Small Boutique hotels in CUENCA

Boutique Hotel Mansion Alcazar is a beautiful sample of the unparalleled Ecuadorian Republican luxury style. The 19th-century house was restored to its original splendor and has been designed to be a home for visitors staying in the city for business or for pleasure.This boutique hotel is located in the heart of Cuenca, within walking distance of banks, art shops, galleries, churches (Cathedral) and the main plaza.The friendly and welcoming staff ensures superior service and the fulfillment of the most discerning guests' needs.

Enjoying a fabulous location in the Ecuador highlands, Hosteria dos Chorreras is a charming small hotel, offering cosy, luxury accommodation, great food and a fabulous range of activities in a beautiful mountain valley setting. Just half an hour's drive from the centre of the magnificent historic city of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hosteria dos Chorreras is ideal for relaxing stays in this fascinating region. The El Cajas National Park, a hiker's paradise with its beautiful landscapes of rivers, streams, lakes and natural trails, is also within easy reach. Other activities available close by include kayaking, mountain biking, fishing or visits to Guavidula village. Hosteria dos Chorreras also boasts an important selection of on-site facilities, including two restuarants - Dos Chorreras and La Fuente, a newly inaugurated venue which offers ''live cuisine'' on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring typical local cuisine with a gourmet twist. Here guests can learn, taste and interact with chefs in the open kitchen. The Hosteria dos Chorreras also boasts a fully equipped convention centre, for successful business meetings, conferences or private celebrations.

Located in the historic centre of Cuenca, Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia is set in the former residence of the provincial governor, originally built in 1859. After a careful and sympathetic restoration, this charming property was opened as a luxury hotel in 1999, and now offers boutique accommodation, top-class cuisine and excellent service in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. This family owned and run hotel is the ideal location for both business and pleasure in this fascinating historic city. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia is just footsteps away from many of the most important landmarks in Cuenca, including the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral, the Calderón park, and the Monastery of El Carmen de Asuncion. Slightly further afield, the El Cajas National Park, with its beautiful landscapes of mountains, rivers, streams and lakes is also within easy reach. Hotel Boutique Santa Lucia's main restaurant, the Trattoria Novocento, is located in the central patio of the hotel, and serves gourmet cuisine where service and attention to detail come first and foremost. The Inti Restaurant specialises in authentic Ecuadorian cuisine at its best, while the Moshi Moshi lounge bar is a cosy spot for moments of quiet relaxation with an excellent selection of wines, spirits, refreshments and snacks, throughout the day.

Centrally located in Cuenca, Hotel Zahir 360 is set in a unique, avant-garde design hotel, and offers luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and top class service in an elegant, relaxing atmosphere. Ideally placed for both business and pleasure in this fascinating city, Hotel Zahir 360 is within easy reach of all of Cuenca's most important landmarks points of interest - the two cathedrals, the Calderon park, the church of Las Conceptas, the university, theatres, museums. The hotel's unique architecture offers sweeping views of the city from all rooms, suites and public areas, and the hotel also boasts a fully equipped fitness room and a conference area. Hotel Zahir 360's Zircus Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine based on local, regional and international dishes, with full service in a number of different venues, including the VIP area, bar, main dining room and lounge, for any type of meeting or social event. Dining can also be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace, with great city views, and room service is also available.