Hotel Vieja Mansion

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (20 reviews)
Luis Cordero 5-65, b/w Juan Jaramillo, and Presidente Córdova, Cuenca, Azuay, A01000 , Cuenca , EC

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Free airport transportation
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building
Good service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in the bathroom
Maintenance problems in the room
Lack of basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Some guests mentioned cleanliness as an issue, particularly in the bathroom.
Service
8
Guests appreciated the good service despite initial booking confusion.
Location
7.5
The hotel's location was considered convenient, though some improvement could be made.
Room Quality
6.5
Guests pointed out various maintenance issues in the room, affecting comfort.
Amenities
6.5
Mixed feedback on amenities, including the lack of certain basic facilities like a soap holder.
Value for Money
6
Some guests felt the price did not align with the provided services and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7
Positive feedback on breakfast and restaurant services, with expectations for more variety.
Overall Experience
7.5
Most guests had a positive experience overall, with minor concerns about maintenance and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 15:41

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and complimentary wireless internet access. Relax in front of the television in a common area or enjoy room service from the onsite restaurant and bar, KOLO.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in international cuisine at KOLO, complemented by a bar/lounge. Don't miss the complimentary full breakfast served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Cuenca, Hotel Vieja Mansion is within a 5-minute walk of key attractions like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and Sombrero Museum. Discover the city conveniently from this central location.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Vieja Mansion in Cuenca!

Important information:

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: GYE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol allowed onsite

  • General

    Social distancing measures are in place

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.5
J
Júlio César
8
Prédio Bonito, mas precisa de manutenções.
Pros:

O prédio é mt bonito! No início levei um susto qdo disseram q eles ñ trabalhavam com o Hoteis.com há 3 anos! Mas, depois, localizaram minha reserva. Fora este susto, o atendimento foi mt bom. Alguns detalhes precisam ser melhorados, principalmente, no banheiro: Vazamento de água no box para o restante do banheiro; a localização do papel higiênico (molha); a torneira da pia estava solta e tb a falta de uma saboneteira (infelizmente, comum no Peru e Equador).

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

This is a nice, cozy hotel. The Staff is super friendly and always willing to help. The one thing that was a bit bad well not bad but sort of uncomfortable is that there was no heating in the room and it got really chilly in the evening and morning but the comforter was sufficient to stay warm. There is a restaurant (Kolo) on the top floor and the food is super good and the Staff there super friendly.

2021-07-01 via Nuitee
C
Colbey
10
Unbeatable location, quaint hotel
Pros:

Fantastic location - very close to Calle Larga (the main road with tons of great food and nightlife) . It's called "old mansion" for a reason - the decorations were well within the theme! Along with this theme, the keys were super old and there was only key per room; we were asked to leave it at the desk if we wanted to have the room cleaned (no big deal though). For extra amenities: the Wifi was reliable and breakfast was included. The staff was always responsive and the rooms were decent though a bit on the smaller end. Overall a good stay!

2020-02-25 via Nuitee
G
Graham
4
Pros:

This was a short term st

2020-02-08 via Nuitee
L
leslie
10
great value
Pros:

Perfect location. Amazing old colonial hotel, well maintained. No street noise. Wifi very good. Good included breakfast. Great value for your dollar. Mini market with booze across the street. Close to everything. On site restaurant very good

2019-12-10 via Nuitee
L
leslie
10
Great value
Pros:

Perfect location. Amazing old hotel, well maintained. No street noise. Wifi very good. Good included breakfast. Great value for your dollar. Mini market with booze across the street

2019-12-01 via Nuitee
W
William
10
Great location.
Pros:

Near the center of the old town and walkable to most attractions. Older hotel in excellent condition. All rooms open to covered courtyards and have period decor. Hot water takes a few minutes but is plentiful. Hotel also runs the laundry next door for same day service. Breakfast is good and dinners are excellent. There are other dining options nearby as well.

2019-02-17 via Nuitee
H
Hemda
10
Pros:

we love and recomand to stay in this hotel

2018-11-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Hotel Vienja Manion
Pros:

Clean, Quaint hotel - right in the heart of the city. Easy access and convenient.

2018-07-31 via Nuitee
J
James
8
Old World Charm in Great Location
Pros:

Lovely space. Old school. Nice people. Good breakfast. Great location. Kinda creaky, and noise carries through its open spaces, and the hot water was slow to kick in, but full of character.

2018-03-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great location, beautiful historic property,very friendly staff

2018-02-16 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Can't beat the location and the people working in the hotel were very accommodating. Considering the price, I don't think one can expect much more but if you want good light and a comfortable bathroom, this hotel is lacking in those areas.

2017-06-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great central location between Plaza and river. Very good meals. Great staff. Beautiful interior, like on its Web site

2017-05-06 via Nuitee
J
Jason A
4
Good location, little else
Pros:

A good location, but a poor hotel.
When checking in, no staff member could be found. I called out and looked around for 5 minutes before someone arrived. No record of my reservation seemed to exist and I signed a pad to check in.
The room was freezing and the man on the desk loaned me a portable heater. This made it tolerable. The shower was freezing and took 10 minutes to warm up. The bathroom was even colder than the bedroom!
The Wi-Fi was atrocious and hardly ever worked. The reception man insisted that I used the room phone, when I wanted to confirm my tour. Every other hotel in Ecuador I stayed in called for me.
On Christmas day, my room wasn't cleaned, as there is no spare key when the owner is away.
I was given another room, which was slightly better, as the shower warmed up in 5-6 minutes.
On the plus side, the breakfast was good.
When I checked out, again no staff member could be found, after 5 minutes of looking and calling out, I looked over the desk and saw a pair of feet, this was someone fixing the wires on the computer.
He looked around and he finally found the reception staff member, who was working in the laundry next door, that is part of the hotel.
The hotel does have a good location and is only a short walk to nightlife and all of the attractions of Cuenca.
However, there are many hotels with a similar location, they would be a better option, hopefully.

2016-04-22 via Nuitee
L
Lena
8
Beautiful hotel very close to everything
Pros:

I have stayed at this hotel several times as it is very convenient to restaurants, bars, cafes, the river, as well as a very short walk to the cathedral and other historical places. It is also a beautiful hotel, the breakfast is very good, the staff is helpful. I plan to stay there in the future as well.

2015-11-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Never again...
Pros:

Not even a faucet for hot water in the sink? Checking out was a nightmare. Since their internet was down they couldn't run our credit cards, including the one I made a deposit with. We were delayed with this nonsense for a solid hour and we almost missed our flight. Terrible. They were reasonably nice about it, but what an awful experience it was.

2015-02-28 via Nuitee
M
Margrett
8
Very nice
Pros:

Great stay. ..nice folks and nice place

2015-02-05 via Nuitee
B
Byrl
10
Perfect location & breakfast for the price!
Pros:

Perfect location close to main cathedrals, restaurants, shopping, etc. Fantastic breakfast with eggs, bacon, fruit, coffee and the best bread we've had in a while. Only minor issue was the rooms were a little bit cold.

2014-12-27 via Nuitee
P
Pablo
6
Nice location, very expensive
Pros:

It's a nice colonial house at the cuenca's historical center. The building is beautyfull and in excellent conditions. The staff is friendly. I pay 105 for a triple room But what you pay is super overated about what the hotel could offer to you. Cold rooms with cheap blankets. Poor breakfast. No parking. 20" tv with 15 channels. Drunks making noise at 3 am, whose lately was complaining because my Child was playing at 11 am.
In my opinion, you could pay extra 5 dollars and stay in the best hotel of town o pay a third or a half and stay in a similar hotel

2014-10-12 via Nuitee
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Lena
10
Beatiful hotel in great location
Pros:

I spent two great nights at the hotel. The room was charming, comfortable and clean, and the staff was pleasant. The location of the hotel is great! It is only a block or two from some of my favorite restaurants and coffee shops, as well as the river separating the old town from the new. It is also only a few blocks from the main square and the cathedral.

2014-05-05 via Nuitee