Mountain Lodges of Peru, a spirited adventure company with a strong commitment to the communities and environmental resources of Peru, has a new signature property for travellers to feel right at home amid the vibrant energy, culture, and creativity of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
X.O Art House, the new bed & breakfast-style hotel located within San Blas, the flourishing arts quarter of Cusco, offers charming views of picturesque streets, historic architecture, and surrounding landscapes from guest rooms and public spaces.
Welcoming guests since December 2018, X.O Art House entices travellers to a new concept in lodging offering seven private guest rooms set within a converted casona, a large, traditionally designed home from the Spanish colonial era. All rooms, from single accommodations to deluxe junior suites, offer inviting interiors arrayed with contemporary furnishings, custom-designed furniture and warm colour schemes at once earth-toned and bright. Rooms and public spaces further showcase visual works of art created by contemporary Cusquenan artists from TOTEMIQ, a local arts collective, with paintings, photography, handicrafts and more inspired by the natural beauty and cultural wealth of Peru.
Accommodations at X.O Art House are available in two categories:
- Superior – sized for singles or doubles, the latter with an option for one full or two single beds.
- Superior Deluxe – junior suites with king-size bedding; separate seating area; kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, mini-stovetop, microwave, coffeemaker and dishware; and rollaway beds available for families or additional companions (subject to additional cost).
Standard in-room amenities selected for the comfort and convenience of guests include an Amazon Alexa for digital assistance, heater, smart TV, in-room safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, daily breakfast and more. Transfers to and from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, located just 15 minutes by car from the property, are also available upon request.
X.O Art Hotel welcomes independent travellers as well as clients enjoying MLP’s adventures exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas, mountaintop Machu Picchu, and remote communities throughout the Peruvian Andes. All of the company’s signature adventures – such as the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu, and the NEW Yoga and Wellness Experience to Machu Picchu – begin and end with overnight stays in Cusco.
X.O Art House is the latest arts-inspired address from Mountain Lodges of Peru in Cusco. The company also offers El Mercado, a newly renovated, four-star boutique hotel with a fresh take on Andean art and cultural elements; and El Retablo, a charming, 17-room B&B-style address showcasing art and murals created by artists from the historic Cusco School of Fine Arts. Both properties are located within blocks from the city’s main Plaza de Armas.
