Restored riverside cloister
Guests wander quiet cloisters and riverbank gardens, with private access to the surrounding botanical park after public gates close.
Where it shines
Notable
Nineteenth-century Republican timber cloisters finished with custom Ecuadorian furnishings.
Notable
Relais & Châteaux hospitality, marble bathrooms, and after-hours botanical park access.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
a beautifully restored 19th-century edifice that was actually moved, piece by piece, from its original city-center location, and has in the process been updated
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set inside Samborondón's Parque Histórico, the grounds connect directly to riverside mangrove trails and protected botanical gardens.
The rooms
Rooms frame central open-air courtyards, pairing high ceilings and Ecuadorian woodwork with cool marble bathrooms and walk-in showers.
The spa and gym
Treatments take place in the restored chapel's bell tower overlooking the tree canopy, alongside a bright fitness room.
At the table
Casa Julián serves coastal Ecuadorian seafood along the Daule River, and El Jardín pours coffee in the courtyard glass pavilion.
How it began
Built in 1891 as a city hospice, the timber structure was dismantled board by board to escape demolition and reassembled riverside.
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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.