Tambo del Inka, Urubamba, Peru preopening discussion
Feb 17, 2009, 6:22 am
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Tambo del Inka, Urubamba, Peru preopening discussion
Has anyone heard anything worth sharing about this new property? It's scheduled to open August 1, 2009, so I'm hoping to book an award stay for my trip in August. But you never know when an opening date could get pushed, so I won't get my hopes up too much.
Apr 9, 2009, 4:10 pm
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Bumping. Anyone have any new information on this property?
Jun 6, 2009, 5:43 pm
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Bumping again. I'm also planning a trip in August and wondering when award bookings will start. August 1 is less than 2 months away, it would seem Starwood should have a pretty good idea whether that's still a realistic opening date.
Jun 11, 2009, 8:17 pm
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Looks like there's a reason why they weren't accepting any reservations: the website has now changed to "Opening November 15, 2009". I was a little worried about staying at a hotel so close to opening day anyway, so maybe it's not such a bad development.
Jul 24, 2009, 11:56 pm
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I have emailed back and forth with one of the managers at the Tambo del Inka in Peru and he has indicated that it is indeed November 15, 2009. I hope so since I have a trip scheduled for December 2009!
I would REALLY like to see a trip report before I go. I'm just a little concerned about staying in a new hotel.
I would REALLY like to see a trip report before I go. I'm just a little concerned about staying in a new hotel.
Sep 29, 2009, 8:30 pm
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It is still scheduled to open on Nov 15 (at least according to their web site), however, no reservations are accepted as of today.
Again, the opening date would be changed to 2010???
We plan to go Cuzco on Nov 25th so if it is opened by then, I will stay at least one day before going Machu Pichu.
Again, the opening date would be changed to 2010???
We plan to go Cuzco on Nov 25th so if it is opened by then, I will stay at least one day before going Machu Pichu.
Oct 13, 2009, 6:47 am
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Update
Any update on the opening of this resort. Website is still saying "Nov 15th" opening but no reservations are being accepted.
Here is an idea: Starwood should ask all guests interested in a "new" property under construction if they want to be updated via email.
Here is an idea: Starwood should ask all guests interested in a "new" property under construction if they want to be updated via email.
Oct 13, 2009, 2:06 pm
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Looking forward to reading reviews once this location finally opens.
Oct 13, 2009, 5:41 pm
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I'll second that idea. Also looking at this hotel for a stay, though not until next July. Don't quite understand how they expect to fill rooms if they're not yet taking reservations for a Nov. 15 opening. Maybe they're planning a "soft opening", a common thing in the restaurant business where the opening isn't advertised so there isn't a rush and the business can get up to speed slowly, working out kinks before they're overwhelmed with customers.
Looking forward to reading reviews once this location finally opens.
Looking forward to reading reviews once this location finally opens.
Oct 13, 2009, 5:46 pm
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Here is a little more info
You can see pics of the rooms here.
http://www.peru-travel.info/eng/hote...peru-hotel.asp
LOCATION
Av. Ferrocarril s/n Urubamba, Cusco
ROOMS
- Number of rooms: 128
- Rooms for handicapped: 3
- Average area per room type: Superior: 40 m2 Suite: 75m2
- Voltage: 110 / 220 v
- Internet Access - Wireless internet
- 24 hours room service
- LCD TV 32”
- Alarm clock with IPOD charge
- Minibar
HOTELS SERVICES
- 1 restaurant – 300 m2
- 1 bar – 170 m2
- 2 conference rooms (maximum capacity for 379 persons)
- Spa – 1070 m2
- Swimming pool
- Business center
- 26 parking spaces
- Private gardens
- Private train station
Oct 13, 2009, 6:45 pm
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I called Platinum desk to find out the opening date. Unfortunately, they do not have any updated information yet.
If I need more information, should I ask Platinum concierge to call the hotel directly?
If I need more information, should I ask Platinum concierge to call the hotel directly?
Oct 14, 2009, 12:58 am
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The property may not be able to provide any updates even to the Platinum Concierge associate.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Nov 11, 2009, 8:32 pm
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Website still claims this hotel is opening in 4 days, but it is still not accepting reservations...
Nov 15, 2009, 10:40 am
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Well it is supposed to open today officially - website still says not bookable.
Eyeing this for a trip next Spring - hoping it opens by then!
Eyeing this for a trip next Spring - hoping it opens by then!