Casa de Campo has a stunning location in a quiet corner of San Blas, and could be a terrific place with just a bit of work. The views of the city, the large gardens and patios, and the comfortable if basic rooms have drawn us back to this hostel several times on this trip.
Unfortunately, the service issues that we have experienced here will leave a stronger impression than the nice surroundings. At this very moment, I write this review while waiting for a hot shower. We have been "waiting" for hot water for nearly two hours now. First we are told to wait 15 minutes (we wait 30) then let the water run for longer, then finally they check the boiler, they find a problem and supposedly correct it, then wait 15 minutes (another 30), then wait another 15 minutes..... Each inquiry requires a walk down to the front desk on our part. There is never a follow-up by the staff, or a suggestion for a solution, or even an apology. Just "15 more minutes". Of the four nights we have spent here this trip, three have involved hot water problems, with this by far the worst. We are paying $40 per night, and in Peru, for that price, one should have hot water on demand 24 hours a day. Also, while breakfasts are included, they are lean with no hot foods and bread that is stale at times.
I hope that this hostel corrects these problems and the lack of attention that seems to cause them, because the location is gorgeous. However, with all of the competition in cusco, I doubt people will continue to pay above average prices for substandard services.
- Casa De Campo Hostal Cusco
