OVERLOOKING THE SKYLINE OF OLD QUITO
As you admire a huge vertical garden – a great wall covered in over 150 orchids and other indigenous flowers of Ecuador – you think to yourself; ‘only in La Casona de la Ronda’. And you would be right; La Casona de la Ronda is the only hotel in old Quito with a flower wall, and its unique aspects don’t end there.
Dating from between 1738 and 1763 this historic casa follows a traditional Spanish layout, with stone pillars, ceramic floors, a wooden roof and special sugarcane work; all combining to create a truly quaint courtyard with interesting corridors radiating outwards. There is also an amazing viewpoint lounge overlooking the skyline of old Quito – and a choice of rooms that feature furniture hand-made by skilled local master craftsmen.
LA CASONA DE LA RONDA, QUITO
La Casona de la Ronda, at a glance
- Charming hotel in the historic centre of Quito
- Choice of 22 single and double rooms and suites
- King-sized or twin beds
- Stone en suites
- Hand-made furniture and understated décor
- Beautiful polished hard wood floors
- Café La Ronda serving a fine selection of local specialities
- Cocktail lounge
For leisure and pleasure
- Essential part of a luxury, tailor-made holiday to Ecuador
- Tours of Quito and its surrounding area
- Perfectly placed for discovering the city’s tiny streets – some dating back to 1480 – cafés, restaurants and plazas
- Magnificent colonial buildings, churches and monasteries
- Demonstrations of handicrafts, pottery and candle-making
- La Ronda library with historical works
- Local tour bus stop nearby
We had a wonderful safari experience in South Luangwa, Zambia this September. Despite a few unexpected setbacks behind the scenes, everything ran seamlessly for us. Our driver and guide were outstanding, and the standard of accommodation was truly first class.
