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Location and colonial style

Located in the heart of the historic center of Quito, the construction of Hotel Boutique Portal Cantuña dates from 1863 and has been carefully restored . The hotel has a baroque style in its decoration, you can easily notice the gold leaf carved columns and pillars of the room, the dining room and other areas of the hotel.

Quito win a prize

The city was named leader destination of South America in the World Travel Awards 2013 , competing against other destinations such as Lima, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Galapagos Islands.

Quito was the first World Heritage and its colonial center is considered as one of the best preserved in the world.

About Us

In fact the owners are the direct managers of the hotel , offering guests a personalized and warm attention . The Sanchez family is a traditional quiteño family , who has lived in Quito for generations.

The current owner of the hotel is Mr. Mario Sanchez. The house was purchased to the Protectoras nuns of Obrero 120 years ago by the Sanchez family . It is for that reason that is far from the frenzy of Quito streets , at the end of an alley. Since then it was used as a center for collection and marketing of different agricultural products brought from the Barrancas farm, situated in Latacunga.

  • We offer the best service

    Portal de Cantuña specializes in customer service , giving you the comfort and warmth to make your stay unique.

  • Unique location

    Hotel Portal Cantuña is strategically located at the heart of the historic center of Quito , just steps from the Plaza San Francisco , close to the Plaza de la Independencia, the Carondelet Palace , the Church of La Compania and all the historical and cultural attractions of this sector.

  • Eco-friendly

    The water is heated by solar energy through photovoltaic tubes, our complementary decor is based on the recycling and re-use of old objects as part of the decoration. The interior patio cover is made of recycled bottles that form a beautiful stained glass window that represents typical birds of our beautiful country.

  • Culture and tradition

    The hotel has beautiful internal, very well maintained gardens. The giant stained glass covering the inner courtyard gives a magical and colorful atmosphere to the hotel, artworks like the chapel has a late sixteenth century virgin, and paintings from the Quito school that have been heirlooms still held as part of the decor.

Gallery

The hotel has beautiful internal, very well maintained gardens. The giant stained glass covering the inner courtyard gives a magical and colorful atmosphere to the hotel, artworks like the chapel has a late sixteenth century virgin, and paintings from the Quito school that have been heirlooms still held as part of the decor.

The living room and its columns painted with gold leaf,  window borders and friezes hand painted by indigenous artists, the elegant furniture ,cristal rock mirrors brought from Paris, and the carved wood dinning room, which is a replica the Carondelet palace one. All these details give the visitor the privilege of being immersed in the unique atmosphere of an old Quito’s house.

Daily Tours

The hotel can help you arrange trips to Otavalo, Quilotoa, Mindo cloud forest, Papallacta hot springs, volcanoes Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Cayambe and Illinizas, Yasuni National Park, Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, the Galapagos Islands and more.

Just contact us at the reception to help you organizing your tour.

Book Online

The best way to save time and ensure your stay is making your online reservation.

Comments from our clients

Ana C

It is a hotel located in an old restored house meters from the San Francisco church, right in the very centre of Quito. It is run by its very welcoming owners.
The rooms are decorated with very good detail and the whole house is like a museum .

Ana C – Trip Advisor
Milton S

It is a very cozy hotel, service is very good and all who work there are very friendly and cordial. It is located a few meters from the San Francisco church, near major attractions of the historic center. Highly recommended to return .

Milton S – Trip Advisor
Martin

Great hostess ( Sonia ) – very useful and a great location. The triple room we had on the second and third night was great. The staff is outstanding everywhere.

Martin – Booking.com
Kate

I had an amazing time in Portal de Cantuña . The family is very friendly and are lovely people . The location could not have been better. Our stay in Quito would have been completely different (not so good) if we had to stay elsewhere!

Kate – Expedia
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