Hotel Santa Lucia – Cuenca, Ecuador
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Unwind by the fireplace
Here in Cuenca’s Old Town, reminiscences of Ecuador’s history come alive.
Oozing Old World charm with its ornate, colonial-style furnishings and colorful murals, this historic hacienda was built in 1859 by the first governor of Ecuador’s Azuay Province and stayed in the family for over a century. Its two-and-a-half-year restoration began in 1999. Cozy rooms call to mind sepia-toned photos from a bygone era, while Inti restaurant (one of two on-site eateries) serves dishes inspired by Ecuador’s rich culinary heritage.
TripAdvisor travelers loved…
The dreamily comfortable beds and the central location in Cuenca’s Old Town district.
The Spellbinders
- Welcome cocktail
- Italian cuisine at Trattoria Novecento, the hotel’s courtyard restaurant
- Beds with memory-foam mattresses and comfy pillows
- The complimentary breakfast buffet
Some Reminders
- Don’t stress about parking; 24-hour valet parking is complimentary
- The quality of Ecuador's tap water can be unreliable, so your room includes complimentary bottled water
Ahh-menities
- Trattoria Novecento and Inti restaurant
- Moshi Moshi lounge
- Located in a 19th-century hacienda in Cuenca’s Old Town
- Complimentary breakfast buffet
- Complimentary welcome cocktail
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- In-room dining
- Concierge services
Out & About
In the Old Town district of Cuenca, red-tiled roofs and wrought-iron balconies nod to the city’s Spanish history. Impressive churches and other structures from centuries past line the cobblestoned streets.
You might like to…
- Champion local coffee farmers with a cappuccino from San Sebas Café, which serves coffee from nearby Yunguilla Valley.
- Honor the city’s past with a visit to its main plaza, Parque Calderón, and its Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción, whose distinctive blue domes tower over the area.
- Respect your body with the organic, local cuisine prepared in traditional clay pots at Néctar Tea House and Gallery, which displays colorful artwork to complement the food.
- Evoke the flavors of the world—from Chicken Mole to Miso Soup—through the international cuisine at the eclectic Café Eucalyptus.
- Memorialize your trip with a souvenir from Plaza de San Francisco Market, which features a diverse array of local artisans selling baskets, weavings, ceramics and more.
- Commemorate the local culture with an evening of live music or salsa dancing at Tal Cual, a lively bar that’s a favorite among locals.
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Getting There
By Land
Cuenca is in Ecuador's southern highlands, southwest of Sangay National Park. The city can be reached via E-35, Ecuador's branch of the Pan-American Highway. Complimentary 24-hour valet parking is available.
By Air
Hotel Santa Lucía is approximately 2.5 miles from Cuenca’s Mariscal Lamar Airport. Taxis are available, or airport transportation can be provided by the hotel for an additional fee. Please contact the hotel with your flight details to arrange a transfer.