Hotel Crespo

Overview

Setting

By the River Tomebamba in historical town of Cuenca.

The beautiful River Tomebamba runs past the foot of this 50 year old hotel. The rooms are comfortable with traditional furniture and have great views across the river. The staff at the hotel are very welcoming and helpful. Good location, just 15 minutes walk to the centre of town with a number of nearby restaurants and bars.

Also
A short drive from the city are facinating and colourful indigenous communities where you can see some of the worlds best ‘Panama’ Hats being woven in the same way they have for centuries.

Cuenca
Surrounded by mountains, traversed by four rivers, and home to beautiful 14th- and 15th- century architecture as well as having been an important centre for the Inca’s, it surprised nobody when was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In the Old Town, you will find Parque Calderón and other colonial parks and plazas, neighbourhoods 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. 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.

As a result of its rich cultural heritage Cuenca was chosen as the Cultural Capital of the Americas in 2002

 

If you would like any more information or to chat over the details of the trip we would be delighted to help. Telephone 01482 872 716 for more information or email us today.

Facilities

Rooms

39 rooms, each individually styled and with views across the Tomebamba River. All carpeted with private bathrooms, mini-bar, heating, radio, Cable TV and telephone. Single, double and triple rooms available.

Rates

Single $84, double $109, triple $121 including 22% tax and continental breakfast.

Check-out

Noon, though flexible depending on availability.

Amenities

• Room service
• Internet access
• Restaurant
• Bar

Food & Drink

La Casona Restaurant, has great views across the river Tomebamba and offers a range of international cuisine. They also have a café menu with a variety of sandwiches served with freshly squeezed fruit juices. The hotel also has a bar, El Alambique which has a good selection of drinks.

Activities

The Hotel is within walking distance of the central plaza "Parque Calderón", museums and churches, the perfect base to explore the city of Cuena, a UNESCO World Heritage with beautiful colonial architecture, churches and plazas, modern art gallery.

 

If you would like any more information or to chat over the details of the trip we would be delighted to help. Telephone 01482 872 716 for more information or email us today.