Mansión Alcázar

An elegant oasis in the heart of Cuenca, this meticulously renovated house once belonged to the president of Ecuador. A beautifully tiled enclosed courtyard with a fountain leads to plush accommodations on two floors. Out back, there's a lovely garden filled with lavender and rose bushes. Each room is unique, but all have one thing in common: Every piece of furniture was made in Cuenca. Elegant antiques and fine objets d'art give the rooms that old colonial feel. Suites have wrought-iron four-poster beds; no. 207 has a mural of angels on its ceiling, but no. 202 is my favorite, with a view over the garden. Bathrooms have Cuencan marble, and each one has distinctly hand-painted walls. It's worth the splurge for one of the suites, as several of the standard rooms, especially those on the first floor, are quite small. The beautiful Casa Alonso dining area overlooks the garden and houses one of the best restaurants in town.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; lounge; free Wi-Fi; limited room service; laundry service

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