StarDome Peru, a domed boutique hotel, will officially opened to visitors February 1. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, in the Sacred Valley, the hotel is co-founded and run by the local indigenous Quechuan community and it aims to provide travelers with firsthand cultural immersions and transformational experiences led by locals.
The versatile property offers rugged luxury, where heated marble floors and handmade ceramic bathrooms are contrasted by an ultra-remote location only accessible through a private road and a staff that is 100 percent local with no prior hospitality training. With prime location and deep local roots, StarDome Peru serves as a gateway to the region.
The hotel's structure is that of a dome where the bottom floor offers access to five guest suites and the top floor offers the unique and immersive StarDeck, which has floor-to-ceiling glass walls and offers 360-degree views. The space also has a telescope and is built for lounging, stargazing and hosting events.
Guests can choose from a total of six accommodation options. Within the StarDome guests can choose from five suites: The Garden Mountain, Garden Valley, one of two Sacred Valley Suites and the owner’s personal hideout, the Royal Mountain Suite. Inspired by traditional Incan decor and construction, all of the suites include heated marble floors, a private stone shower, traditional Inca-inspired tiling by world-renowned Peruvian ceramic artist Seminario, queen-sized beds, handmade blankets and hotel-like amenities. Meanwhile, the Royal Mountain Suite offers a king-sized bed, a double Jacuzzi and a private entrance to the StarDeck, in addition to the most iconic view of the region. Towering above StarDome in a stand-alone, cabin-like structure, the Royal Apu Suite, offers guests the best views and most privacy.
Included with each suite booking is a traditional breakfast at the StarDome’s signature restaurant Apu, with options for private dining experiences that showcase the culinary heritage of Peru and highlight local chefs. Future plans call for as many as 10 more suites, a healing center for yoga and groups up to 20 with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and endless views.
Guests can book either nightly stays or three to six day all-inclusive personal retreat packages that cover everything from accommodations and transportation, to meals and curated experiences. Led by Quechua Inca community members and elders, StarDome guests can take part in such experiences as healing ceremonies, plant medicine encounters and natural excursions to some of the area’s most sought-after destinations, including the renowned Machu Picchu, the Puma Marca Archeological Site, and the ancient village of Ollantaytambo, to name a few. Catering to solo travelers, couples and groups alike, StarDome Peru also offers buy-out options.
Visit www.stardomeperu.com.
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