Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel in Cuenca with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador is just 2 mi (3.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
$159 nightly
The current price is $175 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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La Condamine y Tarqui, Cuenca

What's nearby

  • San Sebastian Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Church of Santo Domingo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Cathedral of Cuenca - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Calderon Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga - 13 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar) - 12 min drive
  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 79.2 miles/127.5 km
  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station - 15 min walk
  • Luis Cordero (Hermano Miguel) Station - 18 min walk
  • Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station - 18 min walk
  • Unidad Nacional Tram Station - 19 min walk
  • Parque del Molinero Tram Station - 20 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free bus station shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Molinos Tradicion Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tienda Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café San Sebas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Qumir, (Q'umir - Jardín De Sabores ) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

  • Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador is just 2 mi (3.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (USD 12 per day; reservations required)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free bus station shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and the best at a hotel. (6 reviews)
  • The rooftop restaurant offered amazing views and served excellent food with great service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Everything was great. Unfortunately I didn’t check but most of the rooms are windowless. As I’m claustrophobic this was issue. The other thing if you are coming by car is the parking which is about half a block away. These are common themes for hotels in the historic center though. If you are looking for traditional American comfort try hotels on the other side of town
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was excellent Room was very good Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The food in the rooftop restaurant was excellent. I highly recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and very attentive throughout our stay. The room was spacious with a wonderful view of the city. Location is at walking distance from many restaurants and stores. Breakfast was very good. We would definitely stay here again if we ever re-visit the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and service was superb . The room was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed our stay so much! Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel ambiance is really Beautiful, the location is very convenient, you are close to the main sites of Cuenca, all of them walking distance. The staff are very nice, courteous and kind. Recommended to anyone wishing a great place to stay in Cuenca.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

The hotel was wonderful. It has an old-world charm but with the features of a modern hotel. The rooftop restaurant had amazing views and unbelievable food. I enjoyed every aspect of the hotel except that they did not have parking on-site.
This was photo from the rooftop with no filters!
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and staff was fantastic! I have only wonderful things to say about the hotel and staff. However, the breakfast was not very good. I would eat elsewhere. We did not have dinner there for that reason but aside from that. 5 stars.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff were amazing. Very helpful. From the front desk to the restaurant staff! All lovely! The hotel itself is a gem! Small, quiet, beautiful. The rooms were very clean, the bed was heaven! We had complimentary breakfast and it was delicious. The restaurant is a rooftop with a gorgeous view!!! The hotel is walkable to all the touristic areas. It is not in the middle of the crowded areas which I appreciated very much. The only thing to keep in mind is that they have no parking insite. But this is not uncommon in the downtown area. There is a parking site at walking minutes and the hotel staff helps with the luggage there. Not a deal breaker at all. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning hotel, the staff is very helpful and friendly, the breakfast in bed was amazing. An absolute must try for anyone visiting Cuenca.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best stay at a hotel we've had!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning stay, with great service. Excellent environment and decoration.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. I was pregnant and the wokers were very attentive. If you want to have a beautiful experience, It’s worth staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful! Great service
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place ! Awesome service , Gustavo and Cristina were very helpful all around! Great food at the rooftop and great location ! Great price ! Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience at Cruz del Vado. The property is beautiful and comfortable. Staff was incredibly accommodating. We had a late check in and their security guard escorted us from our car. We even had treats left in our room. Cant wait to go back!
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4/10 Fair

The pictures in this hotel offer something completely different of what it actually offered. I would say the rooftop/restaurant area are above and beyond, the service and breakfast were really good. But when it comes to the pricing and the actual room where you have to sleep, leave a lot to be desired. For example, the pictures show open windows with curtins, but you are actually looking at the hallway, if you get one of the two suites offered, only the you will get a street/river/mountain view on a not "private balcony" (anyone can access it). The hotel claims they do not have a ventilation system in the rooms because the municipality does not allow to install it because of the "historic building" which is built on. So you are paying pretty much a 5 star hotel for a "nice room" which pretty much feels like a sauna. I have been to cuenca many times and actually felt cold in the rooms in other properties, but here, i had to ask the front desk for 2 fans because the heat was unbearable. All of the rooms, except for the 2 suites, do not have windows and face the hallways. I never used my room key because you could fisically open your hallway window, and open your door. Bathrooms and rooms where spotless (they could use better toiletries to get your money's worth). The hotel is nice, but definitely not worth the money paid. Definitely would never stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bonito, súper limpio, el cuarto hermoso pero pequeño, al rededor del hotel, el área no es tan buena q se diga.
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8/10 Very good

Buen Hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente

Excelente
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6/10 Good

Pésima ubicación

La ubicación es pésima porq no se puede llegar en el auto, hay que subir caminando y no hay donde estacionar. Después cuando llegamos no nos abrían la puerta tuvimos que esperar mucho tiempo para que nos abran!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente
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8/10 Very good

Muy lindo hotel ubicado en el centro de cuenca. Lo único negativo es que tienes que caminar dos cuadras para parquear el carro.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Cruz del Vado, it´s the best option in the town.