Aristocratic Quiteño mansion
A glassed-in central loggia filled with orchids and fountains anchors this stately residence overlooking the cobblestones of Plaza San Francisco.
Where it shines
Remarkable
High-ceilinged Art Deco rooms appointed with restored original friezes and Statuarietto marble bathrooms.
Remarkable
A 1924 Neoclassical mansion restored with painted Belgian tin ceilings and family hunting murals.
Remarkable
Guests experience Andean limpia cleansing rituals and traditional mid-afternoon Café Quiteño service.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Tatler.
The vibe is decidedly retro — nothing minimalist about it — though the comforts are just as definitively modern.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone streets fan out from Plaza San Francisco toward gold-leafed colonial churches and the pre-Columbian collections at Casa del Alabado.
The rooms
Tall windows, painted tin ceilings, and vintage Art Deco furnishings frame soundproofed bedrooms finished with white Statuarietto marble bathrooms.
The treatment parlor
Therapists in the intimate treatment parlor use Andean herbal poultices and botanical scrubs for restorative bodywork.
Restaurant
Restaurante Casa Gangotena
Cocina Mestiza dishes like locro quiteño and Manabí peanut ceviche are served beneath an original ceiling mural.
the hotel blends Old World elegance with an unmistakable sense of place—from Ecuadorian-inspired cuisine and cocktails to guest experiences that connect travelers with local artists, traditions, and history.
Bar Casa Gangotena
Tufted leather chairs and dark wood paneling line the bar, where drinks are mixed with Andean botanicals and sugarcane spirits.
At the table
Warm spiced canelazo cocktails arrive on the third-floor rooftop terrace overlooking the domes and volcanic peaks of Quito.
How it began
Rebuilt in 1924 after a fire, this Neoclassical mansion served as a private residence for the prominent Gangotena family for generations.
“We checked into Casa Gangotena, a restored mansion that served as our stylish abode. Here, we had a birds-eye view of the festivities from the vantage of our third-floor roof terrace.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.