Casa Lloret

The Hostal is located in a residential area of Cuenca, not the downtown but the property is well maintained the bed is comfortable, the rooms are clean with modern bathrooms. The owner is very easy going and went out of the way to ensure all the guests needs are met. The breakfast is typical for Ecuador,fresh fruit and juice as well as warm croissants with jam and eggs if desired. I would definitely stay here again. I located this property in the best buys category and it definitely lives up to the claim.

This hotel is run by a brother and sister in a very nice neighborhood in Cuenca, near the river. Estefania Lloret managed the hotel(there are two seperate hotels facing each other). Our hotel had eight people staying there and they were all very personable. The breakfast was well done, typical of the breakfast for Ecuador. Estefania is familiar with English, and was always helpful with information. She made it easy to travel to my next destination by finding a hotel for me. This is not a fancy hotel, but is clean, well run, price friendly, and comfortable. My rating reflects what you get for the money and service. The river is a block away and was a joy to walk. You can walk to the center of the city in about forty minutes and not be lost, or take a bus and be there in fifteen minutes. Make sure you have a map printed if you are taking a taxi there from the bus station to make it easier for the driver. It is only ten minutes from there and about $3.

This hotel is exceptional! It is extremely modern but cozy, with several private rooms and suites. It has a lovely outdoor courtyard where I enjoyed reading in the evening. Each room has its own private bath and flat screen TV with both US (English) and South American (Spanish) channels. Breakfast is included and made to order. Casa Lloret is located just outside the center of Cuenca (20 minute walk to the city center or a $1.50 taxi ride). If you chose to take the lovely walk along the river and a beautiful boulevard into the city, it is safe, as is the entire city. There is a large shopping mall and quite a few local restaurants in the neighborhood. The staff is very accommodating, and English (and French, if you prefer!) is spoken by many of the staff. The staff can also provide you with information about the local spa (including mud baths), shopping, eating, and sites as well as recommend real estate agents (a very different search process than the U.S.) if you are visiting Cuenca in the hope of retiring to this beautiful city. I plan to visit Cuenca again in the near future, and this will be my "home away from home">