Hotel Otavalo Ecuador
Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels Ecuador
Vicente Ramon Roca 504, Otavalo, Otavalo Ecuador
www.HotelOtavalo.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Art Hotels Ecuador.
Shareholders
Privately owned.
Date of Creation
1932, remodelled 2014 and reopened February 2019.
Hotel General Manager
Daniel Robalino is an accomplished young professional whose dedication to consistently maintaining high standards of service will be key in redefining Ecuadorian hospitality.
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Boutique Hotel.
Development Strategy
Art Hotels Ecuador’s development strategy is to create circuits of the most important cities and emblematic locations in Ecuador. We continuously work with local communities and entrepreneurs who are the guardians of our culture, safe-keeping traditions or ancestral knowledge to create unforgettable memories.
Hotel Otavalo
History & Story
True to the concept of the brand, our motivation is to find and restore emblematic heritage buildings.
1930: Original construction by Mr. Elias Endara inspired by traditional Spanish colonial architecture
1940s: One of the first rental establishments existent, inhabited by native Otavaleñian families
1952: VOZ DE LOS LAGOS, a radio station broadcasts from the second floor
1955: Dr. Marcelo Endara Miño bought the building from his father and started to operate it as Hotel Otavalo
1960-90s: Hotel Otavalo gained a national and international reputation for providing quality hospitality services
1998: Hotel Otavalo was sold to Mr. Ivan Endara Bolaños
2014: Art Hotels Ecuador purchased Hotel Otavalo and began reconstruction
2019: Hotel Otavalo is re-inaugurated as the only luxury boutique hotel in the north of the country
Date Renewal
February 2014 to February 2019, Architect Andrea Vergara and Maisa Donoso, both part of the owning family.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
- Only luxury boutique hotel in the north of the country.
- Exquisite decoration and architectural prowess in each detail.
- Exclusive displays of GuayasamÍn and Kingman artwork.
- Located in the largest indigenous city and hub for indigenous handcrafts in South America.
- Artists and locals are hired and trained in luxury hospitality.
- Sustainability programs that constantly work with communities who keep their traditions intact to develop high end experiences and exclusive access for our guests.
- Constant improvement and investment to meet clients’ needs.
- Cultural agenda, crafted experiences for our guests included in their stay.
Location
Hotel Otavalo is the crown jewel of the proudly indigenous city of “Otavalos”, the indigenous peoples both are named after. Confident of their roots, they are known to be voyagers, sources of cultural exchange and exposure to the world; besides being the kindest people in the country.
Key sites/activities in the area
- UNESCO Global Geopark: volcanic complexes, lakes, waterfalls, geological faults, mines, archaeological remains, and cultural heritage.
- Mercado de Los Ponchos
- Community Tourism: Andean weaving, Ancestral cooking classes, Dreamcatcher workshop, Andean musical instruments
- Spiritual Tourism: Temazcal, Cleansing Rituals
Fun Facts
- The hotel used to be a Radio Station.
- It is one of 4 buildings to survive a devastating earthquake in 1986, and which were used to build the city grid afterwards.
- A stream called Capacabana used to run behind the hotel in what is now Parque Corazón de Manzana.
- In pre-Hispanic times, in this exact site and neighbourhood, traders from the highlands of Perú brought their devotion to the Spanish-influenced virgin of Copacabana, with whose name the ravine that existed behind this hotel was baptized.
Children’s Corner
- Kids treasure hunt.
- Parque Cóndor, interaction with rescued birds.
- Theatrical check in, by a famous character of the indigenous cosmovision given by staff
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Exposed brick and stone stacked up to high ceilings give our rooms the sensation of staying in a castle. One-of-a-kind embellishments selected from a sublime collection of exclusive artwork are perfectly paired with fine details such as the hand carved headboards made by skilled craftsmen.
Hotel Otavalo offers flexibility with its 29 total rooms broken down in four categories:
- Deluxe 8 Rooms 35m2
- Superior 7 Rooms 40m2
- Premium (Luxury) 8 Room 40-45m2
- Luxury (Suites) 6 Suites 45-60m2
Especially for families, our Deluxe Connecting accommodations offer a Queen size bed, and are connected to a Superior Twin or King room. Handicap Accessible rooms are available in the Superior Category. Premium rooms provide more space, and a balcony based on availability. Our Luxury Suites offer your choice of bed size and are complete with a private balcony and two person Jacuzzi or soak tub.
All our accommodations feature a plush, pillow top mattress, developed by Simmons exclusively for Art Hotels Ecuador. Crisp white linens, a cozy 100% cotton duvet and the exclusively Ecuadorian organic line of AromaVida bath amenities to aid in rejuvenating body and soul.
Count on a modern private bathroom with a walk-in shower and rain-fall shower head accompanied by bathrobes and slippers that beckon you to unwind. A desk area provides easily accessible electrical outlets, as well as a refreshment center presenting exquisite high-altitude Ecuadorian coffee, traditional and herbal blends of tea, and complimentary all-natural bites to eat.
Each guest room also includes an iHome dual charging (lightning dock & USB port) alarm clock/radio, and access to many international channels via DIRECTV with crystal clear picture quality on 40” Samsung HD hospitality televisions, saving 30% more energy than conventional TVs. A laptop size in-room safe can be found in the closet, and remember Wi-Fi is always free at any Art Hotels Ecuador property.
Restaurants & Bars
- Sarance Restaurant: The name of our restaurant, Sarance, is how the native indigenous residents referred to the town now known as Otavalo. Located within the foundation of the hotel, guests can enjoy a journey of flavors in their own comfortable cavern, with each dish presenting different provinces of Ecuador.
- Ñukanchikwan Taki Rooftop Bar: Located in the midst of the Andean highlands, our Rooftop bar ÑUKANCHIKWAN TAKI invites you to a celebration! The name translates to “come celebrate with us” in our native language, Quichua. Live unforgettable evenings enjoying our traditional regional cocktails, local delicacies and live music while admiring the commanding Taita Imbabura volcano. Our rooftop bar and terrace not only has a magical view, but also a dedicated staff that makes your experience a moment to remember.
Wellness
• Spa project second semester 2023.
Corporate & Celebration Events
- Sarance Restaurant: capacity from 40 to 120 people.
- Ñukanchikwan Taki Rooftop Bar: capacity for 20 people
- Hotel Otavalo Charter: Capacity of 29 rooms / 58 Guests.
Extra Notable Features
- Cooking class of ancestral recipes or traditional food.
- Andean mixology, make cocktails with locally sourced ingredients.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
TripAdvisor and 2022 Travelers’ Choice award
TripAdvisor 2020 Travelers’ Choice award
2020: Travellers Review Awards – Booking.com
2019: Travellers Review Awards – Booking.com
2019: Government and Municipality recognition to for the recovering of a Heritage Site and the investment made.
Number of employees
24