Casa Gangotena
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
The three-story Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel is host to 31 rooms with unique Art Deco-inspired interiors, eye-catching antique furnishings, and quintessential technological conveniences. This eclectic boutique hotel invites guests to relax in their atrium-like Loggia, fountain-adorned garden, wood-paneled bar, and panoramic rooftop terrace. The spectacular orchids, plants, and flowers arranged throughout many of the spaces in Casa Gangotena are typical of Ecuador. Beyond its doors, the wonders of Quito await! From where the hotel is situated in the iconic San Francisco Plaza, guests can head out to explore cobblestone streets, ornate churches, plazas, shops, cafés, and markets. Views of…
A quixotic spell is cast upon you when you step into Casa Gangotena. Situated in Quito’s famed Plaza San Francisco, this exquisitely transformed 1920s mansion is the perfect base for exploring the best-preserved Spanish colonial city in all of Latin America. Its 31 light-filled rooms exude a refined elegance with towering ceilings, handpainted murals, art deco furnishings, and rich fabrics. Enjoy guest-exclusive activities, such as a visit to the San Francisco Choir and Bell Towers or a Quiteño chocolate tasting. Stop by the restaurant to sample the unique cocina mestiza concept and enjoy a house cocktail at the new Rooftop Bar.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- Complimentary lunch or dinner for two people/room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities (minimum 3-courses & value of $100 USD)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Stay on a Thursday for a complimentary tour of the monastery next door; climb the tower stairs, exclusive to Gangotena guests. –Eleanor Hardy Louisville, Kentucky
The property, in facts
| Where | Bolivar Oe6-41 y Cuenca, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 30 |
| Room types | 8 |
| Nearest airport | Mariscal Sucre (UIO) · 22 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Landmarks, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Suite — At the end of the western wing of the property, on the first and second floors, two Luxury Rooms are inter-connecting, providing more space for families and…
- Junior Suite — This Junior Suite is the largest of the hotel's accommodations. Located on the first floor, it faces south and offers views of the Virgin of Quito. Striking…
- Balcony Junior Suite — At the end of the southwestern wing of the property, on the first floor, the Balcony Junior Suite is undeniably romantic, with a balcony overlooking the garden…
- Luxury King — Casa Gangotena’s Luxury rooms invite guests to relax in style, enjoying the peace created by the luxurious upholstery, plush carpets, fine linen and rich…
- Luxury Twin — Casa Gangotena’s Luxury rooms invite guests to relax in style, enjoying the peace created by the luxurious upholstery, plush carpets, fine linen and rich…
- Plaza View King — The eight Plaza View rooms enjoy wonderful views across the Plaza San Francisco, bathed in golden light in the mornings and resplendently floodlit at night.…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Non-Smoking · Safe · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
100% of the 8 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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