Casa Andina Premium Hotel - Arequipa, Peru
This former 18th century Mint House (now a historic monument) has been lovingly restored and boasts the original manor house as well as an adjacent modern complex. Careful restoration in 2008 helped unveil the building’s rich history by exposing previously hidden frescoes, gold-leaf murals, and an exquisite chapel. Elegant décor and furnishings help to further transport guests back to colonial times, yet now with all the comforts of the modern era—including a sleek bar and a gourmet restaurant. The immaculate guest rooms offer vaulted ceilings, stone walls and wrought iron windows as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions and individually controlled air conditioning and heating.