Set in front of the Coricancha, just off Cusco’s central square, is the Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel. It is a favorite among travelers for its prime location as well as excellent service. Since being given a complete makeover, the hotel is beginning a new stage in its history as a luxury hotel. It boasts a spa with a highly trained staff and a restaurant overlookng the colonial-era courtyard. The restaurant offers Peruvian and Novoandina cuisine, the latter emphasizing native regional ingredients.