Hotel Victoria ● Cuenca ● Ecuador
Located along a cobbled street in Cuenca’s historic old town, Hotel Victoria is a enjoys a great location overlooking gardens and the river. The hotel is walking distance from bars, restaurants, shops and all of Cuenca’s main sites. This characterful hotel is over 100 years old and the is housed in a beautiful brick building. Inside, the decoration is warm and cosy with real wood fires, wooden floors and old furniture.
“A lovely place to stay in Cuenca with lots of character, beautiful gardens and cosy, attractive interiors.”
Each room has large windows with a view either of the garden or the city. All rooms have comfortable beds and good quality cotton sheets, but the en-suite bathrooms tend to be a bit on the small side. One of the best features of this hotel is it’s renown gourmet restaurant, El Jardin, that has been open for 35 years and is established as one of the best restaurants in the city. There is also a more informal bar called El Barril serving a bar menu, cocktails and other drinks.
