"The hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Breakfast was amazing, the view is breathtaking. Staff are very helpful. We’ll definitely stay again if ever in Quito"
"The hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Breakfast was amazing, the view is breathtaking. Staff are very helpful. We’ll definitely stay again if ever in Quito"
"Fantastic little privately owned and managed hotel in the heart of Quito's historic centre. The building is 250 years old and has retained its old charm beautifully. Witjin easy walking distance of museums, squares and historic buildings and lots of restaurants."
"Fantastic little privately owned and managed hotel in the heart of Quito's historic centre. The building is 250 years old and has retained its old charm beautifully. Witjin easy walking distance of museums, squares and historic buildings and lots of restaurants."
"An absolutely charming hotel with excellent accommodations, a very helpful and friendly staff and an absolutely unbeatable location in central Quito, right on the independence Plaza."
"An absolutely charming hotel with excellent accommodations, a very helpful and friendly staff and an absolutely unbeatable location in central Quito, right on the independence Plaza."
"Wow! This place blew me away. Great old town location. Really quaint, spacious, family run hotel. They really go out of their way to make sure your stay is pleasant. Made to order breakfast was a bonus. Would highly recommend this hotel to friends, family and fellow travelers. "
"Wow! This place blew me away. Great old town location. Really quaint, spacious, family run hotel. They really go out of their way to make sure your stay is pleasant. Made to order breakfast was a bonus. Would highly recommend this hotel to friends, family and fellow travelers. "
"The hotel is just one block from the main square, which makes it easy to visit and enjoy Quito's historical monuments at a leisurely pace. The hotel staff is very attentive and helped us coordinate transfers to and from the airport, as well as helping us with tours of both Quito's historic center and an excursion to one of the volcanoes. "
"The hotel is just one block from the main square, which makes it easy to visit and enjoy Quito's historical monuments at a leisurely pace. The hotel staff is very attentive and helped us coordinate transfers to and from the airport, as well as helping us with tours of both Quito's historic center and an excursion to one of the volcanoes. "
"The entire staff, an extended family, provided excellent service at all times. I will miss the connectedness we felt during our stay and highly recommend the property."
"The entire staff, an extended family, provided excellent service at all times. I will miss the connectedness we felt during our stay and highly recommend the property."
"The staff was attentive to providing great service by daily breakfast taxi service to and from the airport laundry service and room cleaning. What makes this property ideal is its location. "
"The staff was attentive to providing great service by daily breakfast taxi service to and from the airport laundry service and room cleaning. What makes this property ideal is its location. "
"Hi highly recommend this hidden gem of a hotel near Old Town Quito. Mario and Blanco were fantastic hosts from helping us during our very late arrivals, to a wonderful breakfast each morning, helping us with suggestions on where to go in Old Town, making our dinner reservation & transport to the airport. All were perfect! "
"Hi highly recommend this hidden gem of a hotel near Old Town Quito. Mario and Blanco were fantastic hosts from helping us during our very late arrivals, to a wonderful breakfast each morning, helping us with suggestions on where to go in Old Town, making our dinner reservation & transport to the airport. All were perfect! "
"The room was clean, Hernan was extremely helpful and gave us a lot of good suggestions for restaurants and places to see in Quito. I would recommend this place to travelers. The location is excellent in the heart of old town. "
"The room was clean, Hernan was extremely helpful and gave us a lot of good suggestions for restaurants and places to see in Quito. I would recommend this place to travelers. The location is excellent in the heart of old town. "
"Great service from the minute I arrived. Desk agent met my taxi and helped me. Terrific breakfast w more excellent service. Concierge service helped me locate a phone repair and side trips. Very pleased. "
"Great service from the minute I arrived. Desk agent met my taxi and helped me. Terrific breakfast w more excellent service. Concierge service helped me locate a phone repair and side trips. Very pleased. "
"Very charming hotel, conveniently located so that you can walk to the major sites in the center of the city. Staff very helpful and complementary breakfast very good."
"Very charming hotel, conveniently located so that you can walk to the major sites in the center of the city. Staff very helpful and complementary breakfast very good."
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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
9.4/10 (1,122 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito— just one of the monuments in Quito Historic Center. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the cathedral, museums, and churches in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
Independence Square is worth passing through for a few pics when in Quito Historic Center. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the cathedral, museums, and churches in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
If you're interested in local churches head to Quito Historic Center— home to Basilica of the National Vow. You can also discover the cathedral and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Church of the Society of Jesus— just one of the monuments in Quito Historic Center. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the churches, cathedral, and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
Plaza de San Francisco is worth passing through for a few pics when in Quito Historic Center. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, churches, and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.
I arrived very late. The hotel owner was there to greet me and check me in. They accommodated a later breakfast time. Was very happy and would stay again!
I arrived very late. The hotel owner was there to greet me and check me in. They accommodated a later breakfast time. Was very happy and would stay again!
elena
Reviewed December 29, 2014Reviewed December 29, 2014
Hotel Mama Cuchara is a lovely boutique hotel with a great location. The breakfast is delicious and the team took great care of us. We loved our stay there and would absolutely come back and stay again next time we are in Quito.
Hotel Mama Cuchara is a lovely boutique hotel with a great location. The breakfast is delicious and the team took great care of us. We loved our stay there and would absolutely come back and stay again next time we are in Quito.
I was very impressed with both the people and the facilities. I traveled alone to a place that was completely strange to me. I never felt alone. Everyday at breakfast (very tasty) the staff made sure that my plan for the day would work. They had a sincere interest in my well being and my experience in Ecuador. I would whole heartedly recommend this hotel. They made my trip wonderful.
I was very impressed with both the people and the facilities. I traveled alone to a place that was completely strange to me. I never felt alone. Everyday at breakfast (very tasty) the staff made sure that my plan for the day would work. They had a sincere interest in my well being and my experience in Ecuador. I would whole heartedly recommend this hotel. They made my trip wonderful.
What a unique and authentic experience. The owner is very welcoming and proud to show you around this 300 year old property. The host is friendly and spends ample time to give advice on what to see and how. The family enjoyed him, and we enjoyed the stay.
Large enclosed garden area is great for kids to play or an escape from the hustle and bustle.
Parking available on site, although it is tight. Great location with all the downtown locations within walking distance. The best value for money ever
What a unique and authentic experience. The owner is very welcoming and proud to show you around this 300 year old property. The host is friendly and spends ample time to give advice on what to see and how. The family enjoyed him, and we enjoyed the stay.
Large enclosed garden area is great for kids to play or an escape from the hustle and bustle.
Parking available on site, although it is tight. Great location with all the downtown locations within walking distance. The best value for money ever
I’ve traveled all over the world, five countries in the last 12 months. I have to say that this hotel had the best customer service I’ve ever seen. I was treated like a king as a regular traveler. I never leave reviews but I want the next traveler to Quito to find this gem.
I’ve traveled all over the world, five countries in the last 12 months. I have to say that this hotel had the best customer service I’ve ever seen. I was treated like a king as a regular traveler. I never leave reviews but I want the next traveler to Quito to find this gem.
Angel
Reviewed November 8, 2022Reviewed November 8, 2022
This hotel was wonderful all around. If you are looking for something fancy then this place is not for you, but if you are looking for something that feels like staying in a friend's home then you will love this. This place feels more like a B and B than a hotel. The service is top-notch. They will arrange airport pickup and dropoff for you. It is located in the old town close to all the churches and museums. It is family-owned and run and everyone is so nice and friendly. Breakfast is included...
This hotel was wonderful all around. If you are looking for something fancy then this place is not for you, but if you are looking for something that feels like staying in a friend's home then you will love this. This place feels more like a B and B than a hotel. The service is top-notch. They will arrange airport pickup and dropoff for you. It is located in the old town close to all the churches and museums. It is family-owned and run and everyone is so nice and friendly. Breakfast is included...
Mardi
Reviewed September 20, 2023Reviewed September 20, 2023
What a lovely property. Very historic and the plants and wall paintings give it a welcoming touch. Excellent friendly service, especially from Daniel. Breakfast was also very decent. Very good location in historical center, but the only drawback is that the hotel is on a street that has a lot of noisy bars. Best to request the very quiet rooms in the back. Otherwise a perfect stay.
What a lovely property. Very historic and the plants and wall paintings give it a welcoming touch. Excellent friendly service, especially from Daniel. Breakfast was also very decent. Very good location in historical center, but the only drawback is that the hotel is on a street that has a lot of noisy bars. Best to request the very quiet rooms in the back. Otherwise a perfect stay.
david
Reviewed November 3, 2021Reviewed November 3, 2021
We stayed at Hotel Casa Gardenia for two lovely nights. It's located on a very quiet, nondescript cobblestone street just a few blocks from the Plaza Grande. The owners and staff were all very helpful and gave us a map of the area with recommendations on sites to visit. If you like to just walk around and explore, then the Hotel is in a great location for doing just that. We explored almost all of Old Town Quito without ever having to hire a driver. The Hotel has a lovely sitting area with a...
We stayed at Hotel Casa Gardenia for two lovely nights. It's located on a very quiet, nondescript cobblestone street just a few blocks from the Plaza Grande. The owners and staff were all very helpful and gave us a map of the area with recommendations on sites to visit. If you like to just walk around and explore, then the Hotel is in a great location for doing just that. We explored almost all of Old Town Quito without ever having to hire a driver. The Hotel has a lovely sitting area with a...
The environment at the hotel was extremely welcoming, the service was great and the room was well equipped and clean. I particularly enjoyed the walking tour with Santiago, who was very thorough with his explanations and showed us the best of Quito’s beautiful historical town! Even though I was traveling solo, I never felt alone because of the staff. I would definitely recommend this place to any travellers looking for a more personal and traditional trip in Quito!
The environment at the hotel was extremely welcoming, the service was great and the room was well equipped and clean. I particularly enjoyed the walking tour with Santiago, who was very thorough with his explanations and showed us the best of Quito’s beautiful historical town! Even though I was traveling solo, I never felt alone because of the staff. I would definitely recommend this place to any travellers looking for a more personal and traditional trip in Quito!
Location: perfect for us, walking distance to Old town, lovely view of Virgen de Panecillo from veranda and dining room. Has a very relax atmosphere. Wifi is great! Check in was easy, staff greeted us everytime we come back from tour or just strolling in the city. Food in the restaurant is delicìous, breakfast is just amazing with fruits, toasted Quinoa with yogurt and fresh coffee. Lastly, staff is super awesome, Kevin, James and bright eyed lady (sorry forgot her name) took an extra mile by...
Location: perfect for us, walking distance to Old town, lovely view of Virgen de Panecillo from veranda and dining room. Has a very relax atmosphere. Wifi is great! Check in was easy, staff greeted us everytime we come back from tour or just strolling in the city. Food in the restaurant is delicìous, breakfast is just amazing with fruits, toasted Quinoa with yogurt and fresh coffee. Lastly, staff is super awesome, Kevin, James and bright eyed lady (sorry forgot her name) took an extra mile by...
Ilajil
Reviewed November 1, 2023Reviewed November 1, 2023
The hotel is located in the historic center so walkable to all the sites. It's a lovely hotel and the rooms are large. The service is exceptional! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again.
The hotel is located in the historic center so walkable to all the sites. It's a lovely hotel and the rooms are large. The service is exceptional! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again.
Exceptional hotel located centrally in Quito! The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and kind. The house is beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. The bedding was top notch, I didn’t want to wake up! But the best part which I will miss throughout the rest of my travels was getting a massage on site each day from Darwin. How nice to have a 90 minute massage after a day of exploring. Don’t skip booking a massage!
Exceptional hotel located centrally in Quito! The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and kind. The house is beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. The bedding was top notch, I didn’t want to wake up! But the best part which I will miss throughout the rest of my travels was getting a massage on site each day from Darwin. How nice to have a 90 minute massage after a day of exploring. Don’t skip booking a massage!
Great location, stunningly beautiful; very comfortable; great shower pressure; great food; the best breakfast. High class. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Great location, stunningly beautiful; very comfortable; great shower pressure; great food; the best breakfast. High class. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Spent 4 nights at this hotel in Feb 2018.
It is located within an easy 3 minute walk to Plaza Grande on Venezuela St. Tell your taxi driver "Venezuela y Olmedo" that will get you to the nearest corner. The hotel is above a gift shop so you have to be let in/out by the staff. There is a buzzer at the door, and they answer quickly. This is an extra security measure and was not an inconvenience.
Staff was excellent, attentive, and eager to help. Breakfasts were excellent and cooked as...
Spent 4 nights at this hotel in Feb 2018.
It is located within an easy 3 minute walk to Plaza Grande on Venezuela St. Tell your taxi driver "Venezuela y Olmedo" that will get you to the nearest corner. The hotel is above a gift shop so you have to be let in/out by the staff. There is a buzzer at the door, and they answer quickly. This is an extra security measure and was not an inconvenience.
Staff was excellent, attentive, and eager to help. Breakfasts were excellent and cooked as...
John
Reviewed February 23, 2018Reviewed February 23, 2018
I chose this hotel for its proximity to Quito's Plaza Grande and for the hotel's own plaza to show those traveling with me some of the architectural style, knowing that we wouldn't have a lot of time in Quito. But when we arrived we were blown away!
This hotel is one of the most charming I've ever seen after travels on five continents. It is very spacious but never felt busy. After you go through the lobby it opens up into the large plaza shown in the pictures. From my quick walk around, it...
I chose this hotel for its proximity to Quito's Plaza Grande and for the hotel's own plaza to show those traveling with me some of the architectural style, knowing that we wouldn't have a lot of time in Quito. But when we arrived we were blown away!
This hotel is one of the most charming I've ever seen after travels on five continents. It is very spacious but never felt busy. After you go through the lobby it opens up into the large plaza shown in the pictures. From my quick walk around, it...