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Review Peru: Cusco – Hostal Rumi Punku (accommodation)

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Name: Hostal Rumi Punku

Location: Cusco, Peru

Address: Choquechaca Number 339; Cusco, Peru

Phone: 00 5184 221102

E-mail: info@rumipunku.com

Website: www.rumipunku.com

Review: Rumi Punku is a very nice mid-priced hotel located very near both the Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas in Cusco. The hotel sports its own original Inca doorway which opens into a lovely courtyard where you will find 30 comfortable and spacious rooms. There is a sauna, jacuzzi and a lounging area on the third floor with tables and chairs and a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding Cusco.

Each room has a heater (included) and an amazing shower in the bathroom with hot water 24 hours a day. The rooms have a lot of character and are charming and comfortable. In the center of the courtyard is the reception desk where an English-speaking staff member is always present. There is a safe, luggage storage and travel information as well.

A good continental breakfast is included in the rate: bread, fruit, cheese, ham, eggs, tea and coffee (real coffee not instant!!!). The breakfast room is very nice with a fireplace, large dining area and some couches for lounging. An additional great bonus in this hotel is the free Internet access (fast!) offered with the two computers in the breakfast/lounge area. The staff is very attentive and very helpful. We paid $40 US per night for a double room in the low season (it goes up to $60 in the high season) which was very reasonable for this highly recommended hostal.

Would I book with them again: Yes, definitely

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Review Peru: Cusco – Hostal Marani (accommodation)

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Name: Hostal Marani

Location: Cusco, Peru

Address: Carmen Alto 194, San Blas; Cusco, Peru

E-mail:  info@hostalmarani.com

Website: www.hostalmarani.com

Review:  Hostal Marani is a delightful mid-priced hostal in the lovely part of Cusco known as San Blas.  There are around 20 rooms built around a nice courtyard with tables and chairs for relaxing.  There is also a small cafeteria (known as the Cafetin) where breakfast is served (choice of 3 breakfasts…the basic continental is included in the daily rate) as well as snacks and light meals.  The people working in the hostal are charming and helpful and there is always someone around who speaks good English. 

The rooms are very clean and spacious with hot water 24 hours a day in the bathrooms.  It can get quite chilly in Cusco so you can rent space heaters as needed (we didn’t) for $5 per day.  There is laundry service available as well as a safe, free luggage storage and assistance with travel plans.  An additional benefit of staying here is that some of the profits go towards a charity that helps Peruvian children in need of health and education services. 

The regular rates for 2007 range from $25 US for a single room to $60 for a quadruple room though we were able to negotiate a discount for a double room to $31.50 (normal rate of $36) during the low season month of early December.  All in all, a very nice place to stay in Cusco for a moderate price. 

Would I book with them again: Yes, definitely

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Review Ecuador: Cuenca – Hostal Macondo (accommodation)

Friday, November 16th, 2007
Name: Hostal Macondo Location: Cuenca, Ecuador Address: Tarqui 11-64 y Mariscal Lamar PO Box 597 Cuenca, Ecuador Telephone: (593-7) 282-1700 E-mail: info@hostalmacondo.com Website: http://www.macondo.cedei.org/ Review: Hostal Macondo is a great hostal in central Cuenca...close to the main square and attractions but on a quiet street. ... [Continue reading this entry]

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