Well, not sure how to read this...... how does a non-backpacking bilingual person fit???

In Cuzco, pretty much anything in town will be in easy striking distance of the airport. One of the nicer spots in the main part of town, very near the central square, is the Howard Johnsons Savoy hotel.... Expedia shows rates at $45 to $60. I have talked to people who ahve stayed there (originally from Cd. Juarez, next to El Paso, FWIW) and they were content.... I stayed at another plance recommended by a friend of a friend, but I can't recall the name of the spot.ç

In Lima, there's not much going on near the airport. If you have a fair amount of tmie in the city, you may opt for a hotel in the Miraflores area---- one of the nicer sections of Lima, and a quick trip along the coastal road to/from the airport. Without traffic, I'd call it a 15 min trip.... with traffic, 30 tops. Miraflores has a Doubletree... not sure of other options as I´m an HHonors guy, but I know there are many.