Peru has been revealed as the home of the world's top-rated luxury hotel, according to a recent analysis by ReviewPro.
The five-star Palacio Nazarenas, which is located a stone's throw from Machu Picchu in the city of Cusco, finished top of nearly 900,000 online hotel reviews.
It used to be a former palace and convent - but years of restoration have transformed it into one of most exclusive hotels in the world, according to an article on world-first.co.uk.
Amenities include a heated swimming pool, guest lounge, extensive library, stylish boutique, lounge, and butler service.
The research by ReviewPro Global Review measured online guest reviews published during 2013 on more than 100 online travel agencies and review sites.
The Northern Belle, a 1930s-styled, Belmond-owned train that offers overnight journeys in the UK, including to Scotland and the Lake District, scooped second place, while Jumby Bay, a high-end resort on a 300-acre private Caribbean island only accessible by boat, finished third in the rankings.
India's leading luxury jungle resort, The Oberoi Vanyavilas, on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve took fourth place, followed by the Four Seasons Tented Camp, Golden Triangle in Thailand.
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Published: 3/26/2014