Patio Andaluz, Ecuador - Natural World Safaris

About Patio Andaluz, Quito

The sense of grandeur, large arches, high attic ceilings and balconies, along with the suitably dressed staff at Patio Andaluz give the feeling of being in a republican era as you wander the halls, experiencing the hotel era by era. Officially a national treasure, the hotel has had many a famous face pass through the doors, in this historic heart of Quito Antiguo.

There is room for just 63 guests in rooms and suites, a huge attraction being the magnificent patios of an old Quito mansion which are now covered with a high, illuminating glass roof.

patio andaluz Details

Style

A colonial house renovated to a magnificent and enchanting boutique hotel.

Setting

In the old historic centre of Quito Antiguo, declared a heritage site by UNESCO in 1978. The hotel is amidst many cultural and historical areas of interest, including churches, museums and national monuments.

Accommodation & Facilities

Rooms are distributed over 2 levels around the hotels two patios and offer a high level of comfort, in keeping with the colonial theme throughout the hotel. Suites have a mezzanine level and come with a large bed and a TV on the lower level, then a sofa, armchairs and bathroom upstairs.

There is a fabulous restaurant on one of the patios, a Cava bar, library, artisan shop and a Gyaysamin lecture room, all within the history laden walls of the hotel. This is a great choice for those seeking somewhere authentic and colonial over modern glitz.

Dining

The restaurant serves national, Spanish and classic International dishes.

Activities

The surrounding area is outstanding and there is much to see and do. Visits to the main square are essential, where you will find the presidential house, municipality, Cathedral of Quito and archiepiscopal palace.