Colonial Quito: The 1st UNESCO World Heritage Site (5 star)
Casa Gangotena Hotel | Quito
Casa Gangotena occupies a pivotal spot in Quito’s Old Town: the southwest corner of San Francisco Plaza, the history of which dates all the way back to the time of the Incas. According to early Spanish chroniclers, the plaza remained surrounded by temples and palaces during the 15th century, with one temple having sat right where Casa Gangotena now stands today. Over the course of the following centuries, the large plaza would serve as the site of a giant open-air market (otherwise known as a “Tianguiz”) for indigenous traders from the surrounding regions.
Several Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements from the original Casa Gangotena mansion shine today like never before. These include original and lovingly-restored painted ceilings, oil paintings, wooden paneling, gorgeous mirrors, murals, and friezes. This hotel in Quito is further adorned with fine antiques and beige Egyptian marble that adds warmth to its hallways. Striking Statuarietto marble, with its fine grey-colored veining, covers every bathroom from floor to ceiling.
The rooms at Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel in Quito, with both double and king-size beds, are arranged across all three of its floors. Remaining faithful to the design of the old house, rooms vary in size yet all of them remain quite spacious, averaging around 35 square meters (377 square feet). All of our rooms benefit from the mansion’s tall, elegant ceilings which draw the bright Andean sunlight into their interiors.
Room and suites decoration consists of plush carpets, towering window frames, flowing curtains and Art Deco furniture such as desks, armoires, tables, and armchairs. All rooms are air-conditioned, carpeted, non-smoking and sound-proofed. All have their own private bathroom (nearly all with separate bathtubs and showers). Amenities include telephones, intelligent key-cards, in-room safe boxes, wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with international cable channels.
Casa Gangotena is part of Relais & Châteaux, an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world.
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Junior Suite
Luxury King Room
Luxury Plus Room
Balcony Junior Suite
Casa Gangotena Hotel front view from Plaza de San Francisco
Luxury King Room
Balcony Junior Suite
Casa GangotenaHotel front view from Plaza de San Francisco
Luxury Rooms feature a 388Ft2 and double bed that invites to relax in style, enjoying the peace created by the luxurious upholstery, plush carpets, fine linen, and rich furnishings that adorn each room.
Located along the mansion’s northern facade, these rooms afford stunning views of the Historic Center, including the church and convent of San Francisco and its expansive cobbled square. The rooms are graced with ample amounts of natural light and rich, sophisticated décor.
SIZE: 31.87 m2 / 343.05 ft2
Located along the mansion’s northern facade, these rooms afford stunning views of the Historic Center, including the church and convent of San Francisco and its expansive cobbled square. The rooms are graced with ample amounts of natural light and rich, sophisticated décor.
SIZE: 31.87 m2 / 343.05 ft2
Casa Gangotena’s Luxury Rooms featuring twin beds invite guests to relax in style, enjoying the peace created by the luxurious upholstery, plush carpets, fine linen and rich furnishings that adorn each room.
SIZE: 36.46 m2 / 387.50 ft2
The Luxury Plus room feature 312Ft2 and occupies the end of the southwestern wing of the property. Striking neoclassical columns rise around the room, topped with ornate stuccowork, which interrupts the floral Art Nouveau frieze that runs around the cornicing.
The Junior Suite is one of the largest and most special rooms in the mansion. This room used to be the “tea room” of the Gangotena family, where the family’s women and friends would gather. Situated on the first floor, the spacious Junior Suite features an original, 360-degree restored mural depicting a hunting scene. The Junior Suite overlooks the garden and the Panecillo hillside.
SIZE: 48.75 m2 / 516.66 ft2
Located on the first floor, at the end of the southwestern wing of the property, the Balcony Junior Suite is undeniably romantic. The room has its own balcony that overlooks the garden and offers picturesque views of the Virgin of Quito atop her hill. Neoclassical stucco columns adorn the room. The delightful bathroom features two large windows that draw in the Andean light, while beautiful columns and black-and-white veined marble complete the picture.
SIZE: 29.39 m2 / 312.15 ft2
Casa Gangotena’s Luxury rooms invite guests to relax in style, enjoying the peace created by its luxurious upholstery, plush carpets, fine linen, and rich furnishings that adorn each room.
The Luxury Plus room feature 312Ft2 and occupies the end of the southwestern wing of the property. Striking neoclassical columns rise around the room, topped with ornate stuccowork, which interrupts the floral Art Nouveau frieze that runs around the cornicing.
The Junior Suite is one of the most special rooms in the house. The suites used to be the “tea room” of the Gangotena family, where the family’s women and friends would gather. Situated on the first floor, the spacious Junior Suite features an original, 360-degree restored mural depicting a hunting scene and 517Fts area. The Junior Suite overlooks the garden and the Panecillo hillside.
Located on the first floor, at the end of the southwestern wing of the property, the Balcony Junior Suite is undeniably romantic. The room has its own balcony that overlooks the garden and offers picturesque views of the Virgin of Quito atop her hill. Neoclassical stucco columns adorn the room. The delightful bathroom features two large windows that draw in the Andean light, while beautiful columns and black-and-white veined marble complete the picture. The suite features a 313ft2 area.
The twelve 343Ft2 Plaza View rooms, which are bathed in golden light in the mornings, enjoy wonderful views of the San Francisco Plaza. They are perfect rooms for guests looking to get a little closer to the city and witness the daily happenings outside. Their tall and sophisticated French windows make for the perfect vantage point to examine life as it plays out along the plaza down below.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Inspired by the biodiversity of Ecuador’s ingredients and developed together with our trusted suppliers and farmers, we have created our very own signature cuisine: cocina mestiza. Based on ongoing research into flavors, scents, textures, and ancestral cooking techniques, it’s our tribute to Ecuadorian traditional food. We have adapted our restaurant’s service to ensure the highest safety standards and peace of mind for all.
A den for sophisticated travelers, our bar invites you to relax amid its leather chairs, comfortable banquettes, wood paneling and oil paintings: the ideal spot to indulge in an Old Fashioned or one of the sophisticated specialty cocktails prepared by our bar staff.
We breathed new life into the classic Quiteño equivalent to British “High Tea,” served at the tables or sofas of our orchid- and flower-filled patio. We offer a selection of premium Ecuadorian coffees, infusions made with herbs and flowers (some of which are fresh from the garden), as well as exquisite pastries and sandwiches.
What would the weekend be without a deliciously late breakfast spilling over into lunch?
Our brunch is a festival of North American, European, and Ecuadorian traditional food to be enjoyed leisurely, with friends or family.
