The accommodations are the finest available, offering comfort, ambience and good local food. Machu Picchu Extension Accommodations Cusco El Dorado Hotel, located in the heart of Cusco, is truly a gem. The lobby rises to meet the skylights of the roof and offers a sunny open-air welcome to our arrival. We gather for a short trip orientation and are offered cups of coca tea, a warm, soothing drink that helps us acclimate to the high altitude. Each room in this picturesque hotel is different from the next, so exploring the differences is an intriguing activity.
Rooms surrounding the lobby have windows that open out to the lobby below.
The varied menu offers excellent food that is graciously served in courses. This relaxed meal presentation provides a congenial atmosphere to discuss the events of the day. A special treat awaits us in the lobby just prior to dinner, as often an elderly musician plays enchantingly on an ancient wooden harp. Our stay here at El Dorado will be a delight, a perfect base from which to begin our exploration of the Sacred Valley. The Alhambra, an inn for the last few years, caters to our every need and offers several surprises, the best of which begins as the innkeeper suggests we see the bridal suite.