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Casa Gangotena

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Sumptuous boutique hotel with muted neoclassical decor and an unrivalled location at the centre of Old Quito.

Casa Gangotena is a richly luxurious boutique hotel right on the main square of Quito’s old quarter. The building is a restored Renaissance-inspired mansion which preserves the opulent ambience and décor of its former incarnation. Furnishings and fittings are mostly neoclassical in flavour, the ornate design tempered by the use of muted colours – beige, light green, cream and gold.

Guestrooms are large, quiet and very well appointed. There is a nod to contemporary style in the spacious bathrooms where you will find marble bathtubs and rain showers.

Guests can book treatments at the onsite spa and there is a bar with great views over the plaza and a small patio garden. There is also a small Relais & Chateaux restaurant serving meals throughout the day.

What our clients say

Beautiful hotel and gorgeous huge rooms right in the middle of town. Food and service fair but generally a lovely start to the holiday.
SJ, Winchelsea Feb 2017
"The historic town centre is great in the day but more challenging at night."
ECJ, Newark May 2015
The staff were fantastic. There was a very odd smell in our room from time of arrival although we didn't mention it until there was loads of rain and a…
JR, Barnet Dec 2015
"This was an exceptional hotel. Am very glad you persuaded us to stay here for all of the time we were in Quito as we had had second doubts at…
TV,Reading Nov 2014
A lovely hotel centrally located in the old part of Quito just a block or so away from the main square. Nice room and good restaurant.
DD, Uxbridge Jun 2018
Hotel perfect in every way. Central, great food and beautiful - very comfortable rooms and beds.
KS, London Mar 2016

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Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

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