Casa Andina Private Collection - Valle Sagrado
Hotel Description
At the Casa Andina Private Collection - Valle Sagrado travelers can escape to an isolated retreat amidst spectacular Sacred Valley scenery and have myriad activities at their fingertips at the same time. Its two-story buildings resemble mountain chalets set among landscaped gardens, housing 80 superior rooms and five suites infused with a rustic warmth that harmonizes perfectly with the beautiful mountain views afforded by each and every one. Superior rooms feature white stone walls and exposed wooden beams, warm down bedding, carpeted or parquet wood floors and either a balcony or a sunny sitting area. The two-story suites are extra spacious with a first-floor living area and loft-style bedroom and are appointed with two TVs, a DVD player, Jacuzzi bathtub and mini bar. All rooms come with a coffee maker, hair dryer, Wi-Fi Internet, cable TV, telephone and safety deposit box.
Among the Casa Andina's unique facilities that set it apart from other Sacred Valley hotels are its planetarium and full-service spa. At the planetarium and observatory guests can observe constellations visible only in the Southern Hemisphere, learn about Inca cosmology and receive instruction on how to use the professional electronic telescope. The Sacred Spa is a soothing oasis of stone floors, bamboo walls and waterfalls adorned with native plants, textiles and music to imbue it with a distinctly Andean feel. A full range of treatments is offered, including facials, reflexology and specialized massages, and a large stone hot tub surrounded with candles is provided especially for hydrotherapy.
Other on-site facilities include a restaurant and bar, billiards and game room, TV lounge, children's playground, computers with Internet access, an ATM and a corporate meeting and banquet room. The meeting room is an attractive high-ceilinged space which can accommodate up to 180 people and is appointed with all of the essential multimedia and audiovisual equipment. The hotel garden is another common space that can serve as a venue for native dances, rituals and shows. Guests can also take advantage of laundry and taxi service, as well as the hotel's range of family- and adventure-oriented activities such as mountain biking, ceramics classes and visits to Andean markets.
Area
The hotel lies in between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo about a quarter of a mile off of the main road that runs through the Sacred Valley. It's well-situated for easy access to many of the valley's Inca ruins and other attractions at Moray, Maras, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The train station in Ollantaytambo for service to Machu Picchu is just a ten-minute drive away.
Food & Beverage
The hotel's gourmet restaurant and bar serves a buffet breakfast (including custom omelets and a variety of local fruits, juices, cereals and more) each day as well as lunch and dinner. The dining area is elegant yet casual, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace, and nearly every table has lovely mountain views. Local Sacred Valley produce provides the foundation for its menus, including barbecues and pachamancas prepared for special events held in the hotel gardens. The hotel also offers Peruvian cooking classes and private picnic outings near the Inca ruins at Moray. Room service is available as well.
How To Get There
The hotel can be reached by road (bus or taxi) from Cuzco. The road through Chinchero is more direct and will get you there in an hour while traveling through Pisac will take an extra half hour. Head north through the Sacred Valley through the town of Urubamba and when you reach the town of Yanahuara take the right-hand turnoff to get to the hotel.
Amenities & Services
General:
Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Breakfast, Restaurant, On-Site Store, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, 24-Hour Front Desk.Services:
Laundry Service, Fax, Room Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN (free), Currency Exchange, Business Center, Photocopying, Computers with Internet Connection, On-Site ATM, Taxi Service.On-Site Activities:
Video Games, Children's Playground, Spa & Wellness Center.Nearby Attractions:
Canoeing/Kayaking, Hiking.Hotel's Location
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