Setting the Scene 

A restored 1920s mansion on Plaza San Francisco, Casa Gangotena pairs Art Nouveau/Art Deco elegance with a front-row seat to Quito’s Old Town—one of Latin America’s best-preserved historic centers. Inside, high ceilings, antiques, and light-filled salons set a calm, cultured tone; outside, domes and spires frame the square.

Who’s Checking In? 

Design-minded travelers, couples, and culture seekers who want to stay in the heart of the UNESCO-listed center, with easy access to churches, museums, and artisan streets—plus curated, guide-led experiences right from the door. 

Hotel Highlights 

• 31 uniquely designed rooms and suites with marble bathrooms and city or garden views.
• Signature restaurant serving Ecuadorian fusion cuisine and elegant afternoon tea.
• Rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Quito’s historic landmarks.
• Daily cultural programming including chocolate tastings, cooking classes, and guided tours.
• Seamless pairing with Mashpi Lodge and Galápagos itineraries via Metropolitan Touring.

Destination Snapshot 

• UNESCO Old Town: One of the first World Heritage cities (1978), famed for Baroque churches and intact colonial streets.
• Andean Setting: High-altitude capital (9,350 ft) with cool, spring-like weather year-round.
• Golden Interiors: La Compañía de Jesús and San Francisco showcase Quito Baroque art and gilded detail.
• City Views: Hills like El Panecillo offer big-sky panoramas over tiled rooftops and domes.
• Cultural Life: Museums, markets, and plazas animate the centro histórico from morning to late evening.

Top 5 Experiences 

1. San Francisco Choir & Bell Towers: Private access with a guide for skyline views and history.
2. Quiteño Chocolate Tasting: Sample bean-to-bar cacao with a tasting led by local experts.
3. Old Town Walking Tour: Churches, plazas, and craft streets with Casa Gangotena’s curated routes.
4. Rooftop Sundowners: Take in domes and the Virgin of Quito from the third-floor terrace.
5. Quito Expedition Highlights: Casa del Alabado, La Compañía, Santo Domingo, and El Panecillo.

Top 5 Places to Visit 

1. La Compañía de Jesús (Jesuit Church)
2. Basílica del Voto Nacional
3. San Francisco Church & Museum
4. Casa del Alabado (Pre-Columbian Art)
5. El Panecillo & the Virgin of Quito

How to Get There 

Address: Bolívar Oe6-41 y Cuenca, Quito, Ecuador

• Closest Airport: Mariscal Sucre International (27 miles; ~1 hr by car)