Hotel Santa Lucía
A Gem in Cuenca's El Centro

There are many buildings in Cuenca that stand out for their beauty. Hotel Santa Lucía is one of them.

Just a block from El Centro's main plaza, Parque Calderón, Hotel Santa Lucía (also known as Hotel Boutique Santa Lucía) seems, from the outside, like a lovely and cherished grandmother.

On the inside, she's full of stories and history. Elegant in all her finery, she's attractive and full of charm and character.

She is, of course, a restored colonial home, built in 1849. Named after one of her owners, she has three floors around a gorgeous courtyard full of plants, flowers and dining tables.

Walk inside and Santa Lucía invites you to while away the time in the Inti cafe or the bar, which are across from each other as you enter the hotel, or to enjoy a fine meal in the spacious courtyard restaurant. Relax in the beauty of the large sitting room. Or rest in the carefully selected and artful elegance of one of the guest rooms.

Hotel Santa Lucía is a gem and a treasure that's sure to please the most discerning visitor to Cuenca.

The Public Areas of Hotel Santa Lucía

Throughout the hotel you'll find handpainted walls, antique furnishings, comfortable sofas and fireplaces.

The glass roof provides warmth and light to the indoor balcony on the second floor and the courtyard restaurant on the main floor. The sitting areas are decorated with lovely murals and handpainted metal work.

Also on the second floor, the large sitting room (with a working fireplace) often serves as a conference room for up to 40 people.

The Rooms in Hotel Santa Lucía

There are 20 rooms in Hotel Santa Lucía, all with a welcome cocktail and breakfast included. Each comes with a private bath. The triples have bathtubs.

• Doubles have two queen beds or two double beds.
• Simples have one double bed.
• Triples have three beds, one queen and two twins (the twins are in a loft area).

There is also a third floor where four private rooms are located for those who desire complete quiet.

Dining at Hotel Santa Lucía

The restaurant, Trattoria Novecento, serves an elegant selection of Italian cuisine.

The menu offers many selections of seafood and unusual preparations of chicken and beef. The salmon is especially wonderful, served with grilled vegetables.

Meals are very reasonably priced. The restaurant has a large wine collection of over 300 varieties.

Inti cafe, which faces the street, specializes in local Ecuadorian cuisine and Italian dishes. Inti has its own special chef from nearby Gualaceo.

Moshi Moshi is Cuenca's only lounge. Here you can enjoy unique snacks along with champagne, wines by the glass, and a wide range of cocktails.

Services

Parking, wake-up calls, and a concierge/valet parking service are all available. Additional services include laundry, room service, babysitting, airport transfers, and medical care.

Wireless internet is available in each room and in the public areas of the hotel. There is also a computer station if you don't have a laptop computer or iPad with you.

Hotel Details

Hotel Santa Lucía is located at Antonio Borrero 8-44, near Mariscal Sucre. The phone numbers are 593 (7) 2828000 and 593 (7) 2842443. If you're calling from inside Ecuador, call 07-2828000, 07-2842443.

The hotel has a web site at www.santaluciahotel.com. The email address is info@santaluciahotel.com.

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