Quito, EcuadorSan Juan
Hotel Casa Gardenia
Colonial courtyard townhouse
Colonial courtyard townhouse
This eighteenth-century townhouse runs as an intimate bed-and-breakfast, centered on a quiet stone patio beneath panoramic hill terraces.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original eighteenth-century stone walls and timber ceiling beams ground this restored townhouse.
Listed
White minimalist interiors and contemporary furnishings set against restored colonial masonry.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A colonial house from the 1700s in a residential pocket of Quito's historic center, Casa Gardenia sits close enough to the Basilica and main plazas to walk but removed from the tourist crush.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
San Juan's residential streets stay calm at night, and the Basílica and Plaza Grande are a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms open directly onto the central courtyard, pairing minimalist white interiors with views across the historic center.
At the table
Guests take breakfast along the courtyard mezzanine, where made-to-order eggs and fresh bread come with all-day coffee.
How it began
The eighteenth-century home earned an official heritage designation in 2021 from Quito's municipal institute for preserving its original structure.
Quito
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How we rate hotels.
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.