Sep 21, 2014, 10:18 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
Peruvian Tax Information
Per local tax laws, an 18% tax must be paid by Peruvian citizens and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru. To be exempt from this 18% tax (IVA), a guest must present both a valid, original passport and a copy of an immigration card. Guests who are unable to present both documents will be required to pay the tax.
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Per local tax laws, an 18% tax must be paid by Peruvian citizens and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru. To be exempt from this 18% tax (IVA), a guest must present both a valid, original passport and a copy of an immigration card. Guests who are unable to present both documents will be required to pay the tax.
SPG INSTANT AWARDS
None.
01/04/24 - e-mail address: [email protected]
Palacio del Inka, Cusco, Peru, Luxury Collection [Master Thread]
Jun 13, 2017, 1:18 pm
#121
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CUZ-hotel:
Hotel-arranged airport transportation - $18 each way per guest.
Taxidatum - $7 (or S/20) per car - family of 4 in my case - each way (it's 4 miles, 15 minutes without traffic. No tipping in Peru for cabs)
Jun 13, 2017, 1:22 pm
#122
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Whichever wiki you are reading needs to be updated. See discussion here
Jun 13, 2017, 1:23 pm
#123
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It's a stamped copy of the landing card. The airline should give you a blank copy before arrival. You just fill it out, Peruvian immigration stamps it, and gives you a copy. At least that's how it worked for me.
Jun 13, 2017, 1:26 pm
#124
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Before late last year, I assume? Or different for other nationalities?
Nov 24, 2017, 9:32 am
#125
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any recent stay reports especially as platinum?
had anyone book a room with prepaid rate and got 18% tax refunded at check-out?
after researching, i found that the custom at Lima airport will not give you a copy of an immigration card anymore.
so basically i will not have this docement to be presented to the hotel. therefore i might not be eligible to be exempted from this tax.
i just want to confirm they will refund this tax back to my card at check-out. (im foreigner visitor staying less than 59 days in peru.)
and im debating between this hotel and jw marriott cusco, which ones seem to be better option? any thoughts?
thank you
p.s. sorry for my poor english.
had anyone book a room with prepaid rate and got 18% tax refunded at check-out?
after researching, i found that the custom at Lima airport will not give you a copy of an immigration card anymore.
so basically i will not have this docement to be presented to the hotel. therefore i might not be eligible to be exempted from this tax.
i just want to confirm they will refund this tax back to my card at check-out. (im foreigner visitor staying less than 59 days in peru.)
and im debating between this hotel and jw marriott cusco, which ones seem to be better option? any thoughts?
thank you
p.s. sorry for my poor english.
Nov 25, 2017, 5:29 pm
#126
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We stayed in July as non-residents and did not pay the 18%. The hotel should remove it automatically. By the way, the hotel is wonderful, one of the most interesting I've ever stayed at in my travels.
Nov 26, 2017, 1:15 am
#127
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I second that. As a Platinum in April 2016 we were upgraded to a very nice suite, with a unique local feel. The staff were extremely friendly throughout. I haven't stayed at the JW but also stayed at the TDI in Urubamba and highly recommend as well.
Jan 27, 2018, 3:43 pm
#128
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I'm planning our upcoming trip to Peru in April and booking both the Palacio and Tambo del Inka during our time there. As a lowly SPG gold do you think it might be worth upgrading from a standard award to a deluxe room - both apparently are available for cash and points and the deluxe room is an additional 500 pts + $20 + tax a night. For a couple of nights it won't add up to too much and I'm afraid the room they assign to a Gold will likely be on the smaller side? Thank you for in advance for any insight! 
Jan 27, 2018, 7:27 pm
#129
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Having stayed at both hotels in December, I would say it won't make a difference at Tambo because all the rooms are standardized. The view is the difference between standard and deluxe room. However, you can consider the upgrade for Palacio because some of the rooms there can be quite small.
Jan 27, 2018, 7:35 pm
#130
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Having stayed at both hotels in December, I would say it won't make a difference at Tambo because all the rooms are standardized. The view is the difference between standard and deluxe room. However, you can consider the upgrade for Palacio because some of the rooms there can be quite small.
Jan 29, 2018, 9:05 am
#131
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Having stayed at both hotels in December, I would say it won't make a difference at Tambo because all the rooms are standardized. The view is the difference between standard and deluxe room. However, you can consider the upgrade for Palacio because some of the rooms there can be quite small.
Jan 29, 2018, 9:20 am
#132
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As December is Peru's wet summer season, the weather is going to be a gamble but there will not be any crowds and long lineup. And yes, we went to Machu Picchu. Twice actually! On the first day, Boxing Day, we went up to MP in the afternoon and it was fine with slight fog. The fog did clear up too. On the second day, we went up in the morning and encountered heavy fog. Eventually the fog turned into heavy rain which lasted for the rest of the day. According to our guide, the weather was fantastic on Christmas Day with clear blue sky. So it really depends on your luck. Hope this helps! If I have time, I will try to write a trip report on this!
Feb 1, 2018, 10:17 am
#134
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That said, we stayed at the Palacio 11-17 January 2018 with different rates over the six nights.We were told the taxes and ‘destination fee’ for the prepaid rates could not be refunded since they’d already been billed. The taxes were waived for Cash & Points as well as Best Available.
We have two Platinum 50 accounts. Unlike many other hotels, they auto upgraded the kids’ room to a Junior Suite as well as ours. Usually we only get one upgraded room.
After a bit of mild protest, the destination fee was waived for the non prepaid nights in lieu of welcome points for breakfast.
Feb 1, 2018, 10:32 am
#135
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any recent stay reports especially as platinum?
had anyone book a room with prepaid rate and got 18% tax refunded at check-out?
after researching, i found that the custom at Lima airport will not give you a copy of an immigration card anymore.
so basically i will not have this docement to be presented to the hotel. therefore i might not be eligible to be exempted from this tax.
i just want to confirm they will refund this tax back to my card at check-out. (im foreigner visitor staying less than 59 days in peru.)
and im debating between this hotel and jw marriott cusco, which ones seem to be better option? any thoughts?
thank you
p.s. sorry for my poor english.
had anyone book a room with prepaid rate and got 18% tax refunded at check-out?
after researching, i found that the custom at Lima airport will not give you a copy of an immigration card anymore.
so basically i will not have this docement to be presented to the hotel. therefore i might not be eligible to be exempted from this tax.
i just want to confirm they will refund this tax back to my card at check-out. (im foreigner visitor staying less than 59 days in peru.)
and im debating between this hotel and jw marriott cusco, which ones seem to be better option? any thoughts?
thank you
p.s. sorry for my poor english.
i argued/made suggestions a bit but gave up.
The Platinum amenity was an issue for us as well. The front desk insisted on the destination fee even though most benefits would have been a given for us. The two Pisco Sours weren’t worth the $30 USD per day so when the manager greeted us I asked about it. He told us all nights would be waived as our Platinum amenity. In the end, we lost our welcome bonus for breakfast, plus the first night destination fee was not refunded.