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About this property
Hostal La Orquidea features a colonial-style architecture and is located in the historical center and commercial of the city, just 656 feet from Cuenca main square and the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral. Free WiFi access is available in all areas and an American breakfast including bread, fruits, juices, eggs and coffee is served daily at the cafeteria. Rooms at Hostal La Orquidea are spacious and include cable TV, refrigerator or microwave, wardrobe and private bathroom with free toiletries. Other facilities offered at the property include a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage. The hostal is 2789 feet from Tomebamba River and 1 mi from Pumapungo Museum where the Inca-Cañaris ruins can be seen. Mariscal Lamar Airport is 1.7 mi away and the property can arrange airport shuttles for an additional fee.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Donna
Ecuador
“Beautiful property of outstanding quality. Fantastic breakfast. Best I’ve ever had in a hotel. Family run.” - Laura
United States
“Beautiful, inviting and stunning place. Lovely, heartwarming and memorable.” - Gina
United States
“Great location in downtown and walkable to shops, restaurants and sites. The staff was friendly and helped carry our bags to our room. Room was clean and comfortable with a mini-fridge. Wifi was good. Shower was hot with good pressure. Nice...” - Melius
United States
“Breakfast was fine, location was great. Staff was attentive and friendly.” - William
United States
“Great location. Really great people working there.” - Janet
Belgium
“Cuenca is a lovely city and the Orquidea is a lovely place to stay there. It’s an old colonial building, has attractive painted designs on the walls and friendly staff. My room was comfortable, had sufficient space for putting clothes, including a...” - Scott
United States
“Location to the historic center of Cuenca was excellent” - Donna
United States
“It was perfect for what I needed, a place that was open all the time so I could get in late, it allowed luggage to stay after I checked out, it had a breakfast, it was clean and comfortable room, the hotel itself is attractive, and the price was...” - Mary
United States
“Staff was very helpful about transportation and local information.” - R
United States
“The rooms were nice and spacious. Beds were comfy. The staff was helpful and attentive. The breakfast was delicious. They were willing to accommodate one of our students with food allergies. The location is close to the main plaza.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Hotel La Orquidea of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.