The hotel is centrally located and very beautiful. Service is very friendly. All of the positive things you have read in the prior reviews is true, so I have little to add. I will weigh in with a few thoughts: Palacio Nazarenas vs. Monestario: As you probably know, Palacio Nazarenas and Hotel Monestario are both managed by Belmond and located immediately next door to each other. Both hotels are beautiful and very well maintained - I can’t imagine being disappointed with either. While we did not stay at the Monestario, we did go over for a look and a drink. The main thing that struck me about Monestario was the vibe - it seemed significantly more busy with both the bar and restaurant having more of a buzz. At Palacio Nazarenas, by contrast the vibe was more quiet and chilled - we were the only ones at the bar and the restaurant was pretty quiet. From an architectural perspective, Monestario has a very large central courtyard with nice seating options and a place to sit and have a drink. The Palacio Nazarenas has a series of smaller courtyards, by comparison, filled with fountains. The Palacio Nazarenas has a heated pool that we used during our stay - the water was sublime and a nice way to relax after all of the sightseeing - it was chilly getting out, have a robe handy :-). Again, I think anyone would be happy to stay at either… Oxygenated Rooms: We stayed in a room that was pumped with oxygen. I have to admit, I am not sure we notified any benefit. Maybe others feel differently. Luckily, none of suffered any severe altitude issues, but give the altitude (approximately, 11,500 feet), the people in our group only slept about 3-4 hours per night. I highlight this to encourage people to manage expectations. If you need oxygen, they can get you a tank and mask.
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