We are open today until 6:30 pm. Call 020 7590 0692
Terrace, Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador

Casa Gangotena, Quito

Historic Hotel

Summary

Short description

An historic, neoclassical hotel overlooking Quito's famous Plaza San Francisco

About

Recommended for:
City | History & culture

Location

A restored historic mansion on Plaza San Francisco, the main square of Quito, the Relais & Chateaux-owned Casa Gangotena is a fabulous hotel. Neoclassical in style, the building is befitting of its excellent location, depicting a strong sense of past with its fine furniture, array of antiques and evocative design. Rebuilt in 1926, the hotel sits on a square that dates back to the Inca period, when it housed temples and a sizeable open-air traders' market.

Accommodation 

The interior design is largely contemporary, while the 31 rooms on offer feature high ceilings, art-deco furniture and Wi-Fi. Request a luxury room with garden access, or elect for an excellent plaza view instead. All rooms are en-suite – complete with a shower and bath – and also feature TVs with national and international channels, free Wi-Fi access and air-conditioning (or heating for the cooler months).

Dining

Casa Gangotena’s Cedron Restaurant consistently serves excellent traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, with many dishes offering a modern take. Ingredients are locally-sourced – often from as close as the restaurant's own garden – while each meal can be paired with an in-house sommelier chosen fine wine (of which there are over 100). Seafood is the main draw, here, although the Quiteño lamb stew is ever-popular with the restaurant's diners. In keeping with Quiteño tradition, afternoon tea is also served, providing an ideal opportunity to sample the reinvigorating agua de frescos – a herb and water-based drink topped up with fresh lemon and sugar to energise oneself after a day's wandering around the city.

Facilities

Away from your own room, Casa Gangotena's Sitting Room is an elegant affair and offers stylish respite. However, the real treasure is the hotel's third-floor terrace, providing unbeatable views of the charming plaza below and mountainous surrounds.

Stay here on these holidays

Blue-footed Booby, Galapagos Islands

Luxury Quito, Mashpi Lodge & Galápagos Cruise

15-day tailor-made holiday from £11,420 pp incl. flights

Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Galápagos aboard a luxury yacht with fore and aft observation decks, a glass-bottom boat, daily excursions and quality service.

Meet our experts

Speak to a tailor-made specialist on 020 7590 0692

Meet the team

Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on 020 7590 0692 to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.

Learn why Wexas is the leader in creating luxury holidays. What is tailor-made travel?

Expert advice & support

Visit us in our London office

Let our travel specialists curate the perfect holiday:

  • Inspirational ideas based on experience
  • Established for over 50 years
  • Tailor a holiday to your precise requirements
  • Personalised quotes and documentation

Every step of the way

Every step of the way

Our services are with you from start to finish:

  • Dedicated personal consultants
  • Free airport lounges on qualifying bookings
  • Care and guidance pre, post and during holiday
  • Full financial security: ATOL & ABTOT protected