Description
Belmond sanctuary lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient citadel of machu picchu and the best point by which to explore the beautiful surrounding area. The lodge is located only 50 meters from the main entrance to the archaeological site. Only the select few who stay at the lodge have access to the ruins both before and after the throngs of tourists arrive and depart from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. The benefit of exploring the ruins when they are relatively empty is not to be underestimated - and is a key benefit of staying at the lodge. facilities include two restaurants - a bar - business services - gift shop and internet terminals for guest use. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet service is available in guestrooms and public areas. Rates include breakfast - lunch and dinner or buffet breakfast only in the lodges restaurant - depending on the rate plan purchased. 24-hour concierge - 24-hour room service and laundry service are available accommodations reflect the casual - intimate atmosphere of a home away from home. There are two suites and twenty-nine rooms - twelve of which feature amazing views of the mountains. Amenities available in all rooms and suites include complimentary wireless internet access - lcd widescreen tv with movie channels - ipod dock - dvd player on request and lending library - dual 110v-220v voltage - ceiling fan - mini-bar - personal safe - desk - bottled water and windows that open. -web url belmond/sanctuary-lodge-machu-picchu/ -e-mail perures.fits at belmond 29 rooms 2 suites built- 1947 2 floorsDirections
getting to machu picchu - By rail trains depart from cusco to machu picchu town at aguas calientes. Allow three and a half hours from cusco. Train service is provided by perurail and should always be reserved well in advance due to the popularity of the destination. by road there are no public access roads to aguas calientes. Visitors must take the train from either cusco or ollantaytambo. Allow three hours for the rail journey from ollantaytambo. Train service is provided by perurail. bus service from the rail station once in machu picchu town/aguas calientes - a regular bus service operates between machu picchu town and the main entrance to the inca ruins where belmond sanctuary lodge is located. Allow 20 minutes for the bus journey. Please note that the bus service operates daily on a limited service schedule. Reservations should be made well in advance. taxi please note that there are no taxis from machu picchu town to the machu picchu citadel - the only form of transportation is on public buses. trekking it is possible to reach belmond sanctuary lodge by foot along the old inca trail. Allow four or five days. Note that access to the inca trail is limited to 200 tourists per day. Book access to the inca trail well in advance.Recreation
The lodge has one massage room with a limited menu of services. Massage services require an appointment to be made in advance of services. No other recreational facilities are available at the lodge. important notice regarding tickets to the citadel We would like to advise our guests that in accordance with the peruvian national institute of culture inc - entrance tickets to machu picchu archaeological site must be purchased online at the inc website or at the inc main office in the city of cusco at san bernardo street. Tickets can no longer be purchased at the ruins ticket office. we also suggest that train tickets be reconfirmed with peru rail prior to your travel date - as there are new timetables in place and tickets purchased in advance may be subject to minor alterations. the entrance gate to the citadel is 50 meters from the lodge. Open hours - 0600-1730 daily admission - usd 45 - available online or in cusco only Other recreation available at the lodge - - bird watching - garden - sightseeing - wine tastingSafetyInfo
fire/safety certified by local govt- yes -guestroom safety features- - audible smoke alarms - automatic sprinklers - emergency evacuation plan - emergency exit maps - emergency instructions - entrance door has viewport - fire detectors - fire resistant guestroom doors - fire sprinklers - heat detectors - primary entrance by interior corridor - smoke alarms - smoke detectors - visual strobe alarms -public area safety features- - alarms continuously monitored - all exits open 24 hours - audible smoke alarms in halls/public areas - automatic sprinklers - basic medical equipment on-site - distance to nearest police station - 8 km - doctor on call 24 hours - emergency back-up power generators - emergency evacuation drills - 2x per year - emergency exits - emergency instructions posted in public areas - emergency lighting - emergency response time - 20 minutes - exit signs lit - fire detectors in halls/public areas - fire extinguishers in halls/public areas - fire-resistant hall room doors - fire safety system has automatic back-up - fire sprinklers in halls/public areas - first-aid available - hotel building meets local/national building codes - hotel meets local/national fire safety requirements - hotel staff trained on first-aid - medical facilities on-site - multiple exits - parking area is well-lit - safety/security facilities meet natl regulations - security escort available to guestroom - security staff on-site 24 hours - smoke detectors in halls/public areas - uniformed security staff on-site - ventilated stairwells - video surveillance monitored and recorded 24 hours - video camera surveillance of front entrance/halls - video camera surveillance of public areas - visual strobe alarms in halls/public areas - water purification system in use - well-lit walkwaysFood & Drink
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