Inside a remodeled 16th-century home, the plush rooms of this elegant hotel have interior balconies and thick walls. Beautiful woodwork fills the rooms and common areas, service is top-notch and a peaceful air pervades the place. There's an excellent restaurant, the Rincón de Cantuña, serving Spanish and Ecuadorian cuisine in the covered courtyard.
Hotel Patio Andaluz
Quito
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Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
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Nearby Quito attractions
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On the northeast side of Plaza Grande, this former archbishop’s palace is now a colonnaded row of small shops and restaurants, located between Avenidas…
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8. Centro Cultural Metropolitano
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Just off Plaza Grande, this beautifully restored building houses the municipal library and lecture rooms, and hosts temporary art exhibitions.