Hotel Casa Gardenia
Colonial-meets-contemporary boutique B&B. Intimate, family-run feel with strong sense of place. Not flashy — the building does the talking.
Ask the owners for their neighborhood safety map — they'll mark which streets are fine to walk and which to avoid at night
Why It Matters
One of Quito's top-rated small properties — ranked #4 of 194 B&Bs on TripAdvisor — with an exceptional location in the residential pocket of the historic center. Three terraces deliver panoramic city and Basilica views. The Basilica del Voto Nacional is an 850-meter walk; the main plaza (Plaza de la Independencia) is about 8 minutes on foot.
A 1700s colonial house turned boutique B&B sitting in the UNESCO-designated historic center of Quito. Small by design — around 6 to 9 individually decorated rooms — it blends original stone walls and period architecture with clean contemporary furnishings. Family-run and genuinely personal, with owners who hand-guests city maps, arrange taxis, and lend rooms to sick guests at no charge.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Room with Balcony
Same comfortable setup as the standard rooms but with the addition of a private balcony or terrace — the ones worth requesting. City views are the payoff here, with the colonial rooftops and Basilica visible in the distance.
Standard Double Room
Individually decorated rooms with a mix of antique architectural details and modern furnishings. Private bathroom with shower, work desk, flat-screen TV with cable, soundproof windows, and blackout curtains. City or patio views.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel provides guests with curated walking maps of the historic center, marking key sights (Basilica del Voto Nacional, Plaza San Francisco, Independence Square, Calle La Ronda) and safety guidance for different streets and times of day.
Staff arrange reliable taxis and recommended tour operators for day trips — to El Panecillo, Mitad del Mundo, Otavalo market, or the Galápagos connection flights. Pre-vetted drivers mean no haggling at the door.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Owners provide personalized recommendations for Quito sightseeing, restaurants, and tours. Maps supplied on arrival with neighborhood safety guidance.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Speeds reported at 100+ Mbps, suitable for 1-2 people or up to 6 devices. Some guests have noted variable signal strength.
On-site garden area for guests to enjoy.
Three terraces at different levels of the property with views over Quito's historic center, rooftops, and toward the Andes. The main draw for city-view seekers.
Small pets welcome at no extra charge — subject to availability and request.
In-room safes available.
Secure luggage custody for guests before check-in or after check-out.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available at an extra charge.
Around-the-clock reception with multilingual staff (English, Spanish, and Italian spoken).
Airport transfers arranged by the hotel through trusted local drivers. Available 24 hours. Extra charge applies.
Free private parking available on site — a genuine rarity in Quito's congested historic center. Reservation recommended.
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