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Casa Gangotena is a 31-room luxury hotel housed in a restored neoclassical mansion on Plaza San Francisco in Quito's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. A member of Relais & Châteaux, it features art deco interiors, a restaurant serving Ecuadorean ancestral cuisine, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Avenue of the Volcanoes and Volcán Cayambe.
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Casa Gangotena occupies a neoclassical mansion on Plaza San Francisco in Quito's historic center, designated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The property is organized around a patio with palm trees and an original fountain. The rooftop terrace provides a 270-degree panorama encompassing the city's churches, convents, and squares. On clear days, Volcán Cayambe—the only snow-capped volcano on the equator—is visible along the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
The hotel has 31 rooms and suites in art deco style, each featuring antique mirrors, painted ceilings, and wall frescoes. Room types include Luxury Double Rooms (35 sqm), Luxury King Rooms (35 sqm), Junior Suites (48 sqm), Balcony Junior Suites (29 sqm), and Plaza View Double and King Rooms (32 sqm). All rooms have air conditioning throughout. Check-in begins at noon, and check-out is before 3 p.m. The hotel welcomes children from 6 months old and provides connecting rooms and kids' menus.
The hotel restaurant serves Ecuadorean ancestral cuisine. Individual and group cooking classes are led by the chef, and wine tasting is available. The rooftop terrace serves as a setting for dining and refreshment with views across the city.
Guided activities include walking tours of the historic center, visits to churches and museums, and a tour of the mansion itself exploring its history and transformation into a hotel. Yoga, massages, and cultural visits are available. The property has one meeting room with capacity for 40 people. Parking and valet service, room service, and internet access throughout the property are offered.
The hotel is suited to travelers focused on colonial history and architecture, couples seeking accommodation in a UNESCO World Heritage site, food enthusiasts interested in Ecuadorean cuisine and cooking classes, and families with young children exploring the Andean region.
Editorial verification: Casa Gangotena is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Casa Gangotena is located on Plaza San Francisco in Quito's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town at San Marcos, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador.
The hotel has 31 rooms and suites, including Luxury Double Rooms, Luxury King Rooms, Junior Suites, Balcony Junior Suites, and Plaza View Rooms, all decorated in art deco style.
The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving Ecuadorean ancestral cuisine. Chef-led cooking classes (individual and group) and wine tasting are also offered.
Activities include guided walks through the historic center, museum and church tours, guided history tours of the mansion, yoga, massages, and cultural visits.
Yes, the hotel welcomes children from 6 months old and offers connecting rooms and children's menus.
The rooftop terrace offers a 270-degree view of Quito's historic center, including churches and convents, along with the Avenue of the Volcanoes. On clear days, the snow-capped Volcán Cayambe is visible.
Reservations can be made through the official website at relais-chateaux.com, where availability can be checked and bookings confirmed.
Casa Gangotena is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Casa Gangotena is in Quito, Ecuador. Address: San Marcos, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador.
| Location | Quito, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Address | San Marcos, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/casa-gangotena/
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