Mansion Alcazar Boutique Hotel, in the center of the city's Historical core, where the decor is warm with elegant comfort.
With its increasingly prominent position on the travelers map, this is one of the hidden gems of Boutique Hotels in Ecuador.
Accomodations
Boutique Hotel Mansion Alcazar offers 11 rooms and 3 suites, each one individually and tastefully decorated, making our guests feel they are in a private home rather than in a hotel. All rooms are NON SMOKING. Each room is equipped with Cable TV, international dialing telephone service and a safe. Additionally, all bathrooms have hair dryer and deluxe amenities. Nightly turndown service is included. Internet WI-FI in the social areas.
The Bar
Enjoy exquisite drinks and wines in an intimate and original spot. Opens from 17h00 to 23h00.
Services
GARDEN
Enjoy the peacefulness in a quiet ambiance.
CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE
Enjoy the exquisite interior design, carefully chosen furniture, objects of art and wonderful crystal chandeliers bring back the "old days of colonial living" in one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador.
LIBRARY:
Great books collection in all languages.
T V ROOM:
Equipped with a big screen TV, DVD and VHS.
INTERNET:
Complementary internet service 24 hours a day and WI-FI in social areas.
Dining
Dining at Casa Alonso is to experience the very best cuisine in an intimate and relaxing atmosphere on a trip to Ecuador. The cuisine reflects the both pride in the Ecuadorian culinary tradition and expertise in preparation of international specialties. Only the finest products from local farms are being used.
The hotel assures you that even the most discerning palates will be inspired. A list of carefully selected South American wines will complement your dining experience and be the topping of a memorable occasion.
About Cuenca
Surrounded by mountains, traversed by four rivers, and home to beautiful 14th- and 15th- century architecture, Cuenca surprised nobody when it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the Old Town, you will find Parque Calderón and other colonial parks and plazas, neighborhoods that date back to the first days of the Spanish conquest of the area, and religious art museums showcasing some of Ecuador's most impressive artwork. A trip to Cuenca is a great way to extend an Ecuador tour.
Also to be admired in this area are architecturally impressive buildings and churches such as the Old and New Cathedrals, Santo Domingo, San Sebastián, and San Blas, to name but a few. The city is also famous for hosting the International Art Fair.
The most impressive of the city's many museums are as follows: Banco Central, Casa de la Cultura, Conceptas Convent, Remigio Crespo Toral, Artes Populares de América, Arte Moderno, and Instituto Azuayo de Folclore.
With so much cultural heritage to offer the tourist, it's no surprise that Cuenca was chosen as the Cultural Capital of the Americas in 2002.
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.