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A sympathetically restored boutique property, Santa Lucia Hotel is well-placed for discovering the bustling colonial city of Cuenca with its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity status.

Originally built in 1859, a lengthy refurbishment has seen the creation of 20 uniquely ornamented rooms and suites that overlook a central patio, each decorated in red and gold and furnished with antiques and tapestries.

Why we like Santa Lucia Hotel

The in-house restaurant Trattoria Novecento is set within the property’s central patio and possesses a particularly charming atmosphere and cosy ambience. Surrounded by tropical plants and overlooked by the balconies of the internal rooms, the trattoria is well-known throughout Cuenca for its Italian dishes and attracts both visitors and tourists alike.

Activities

Cuenca is an incredibly enigmatic city that is full of cathedrals, museums and local eateries, but it is also a wonderful springboard for exploration of even lesser-known areas of Ecuador, such as the town of Chordeleg.

We can arrange for you to visit this ancestral settlement in the foothills of the Azuay province, which is just 30 minutes from Cuenca, to peruse their renowned wooden artefacts, ceramic potter and gold jewellery.

Facilities

  • Two restaurants
  • Bar and lounge
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi
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Price guide

£££££

Location

Just two street blocks from the historical nucleus of Cuenca and its Tomebamba River waterfront, Santa Lucia Hotel is a central yet quiet option in the south of Ecuador.

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Santa Lucia Hotel £££££

  • Ecuador
  • City

A sympathetically restored boutique property, Santa Lucia Hotel is well-placed for discovering the bustling colonial city of Cuenca with its UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity status. Originally built in 1859, a lengthy refurbishment has seen the creation of 20 uniquely ornamented rooms and suites that overlook a central patio, each decorated in red and gold and furnished with antiques and tapestries.

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Mansion Alcazar £££££

  • Ecuador
  • City

Positioned in central Cuenca, a vibrant UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity town, Mansion Alcazar is a boutique hotel set within a historic 19th-century colonial building. Within ambling distance of architectural marvels, churches and art galleries, the property evokes old-world charm and elegant modernity all at once. Its 19 cosy rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with fine antiques, traditional touches and hanging artwork, all overlooking either a quiet interior courtyard or colourful external gardens. Gourmet cuisine is served at the in-house restaurant and there is also a delightful lounge and chandelier bar.

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