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• malianrob
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Huillacuna: More Hostal Casa de Arte

To continue about this place: it is small. If I say they had 20 rooms that might be a bit much. It is clean and comfortable but nothing fancy at all. Most of the rooms are upstairs but they do have a few downstairs. The Gallery is toward the front of the Hotel and there are alot of paintings throughout the hotel that are for sale.
This place kind of reminds me of a hippie spot.

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• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: 12 de Noviembre y Av Juan Montalvo
• Written July 6, 2009

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• malianrob
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Huillacuna: Hostal Casa de Arte

My cousins usually stay at the Hostel el Eden but they were booked so we walked around to see where we can get a room.
We found this place, I originally thought the name of the place was called Hostal de Arte because thats what it says on the sign but in small letters you will see Huillacuna.
They charge per person and you can choose to have breakfast or pay a lower fee and not have breakfast. I believe we paid $8 per person and that included a good breakfast. We had cafe con leche, fresh squeezed juice, fruit, eggs, ham, toast, coffee, yogurt and granola. For the price, you can beat it.
The rooms were simple but we had our own shower and two comfortable double beds. They actually took us to a few of the rooms to see which one we wanted.
The service was great, the rooms were simple, the breakfast was delicious.

Unique Quality: The place is also an art gallery. It is a very unique place. I little bit on the tacky side but cozy and in a great location of town.
The owners like to collect antiques and hang them around all over the place. If you get there early or if there isnt too many people around you might be able to get you car inside the place, If not you will have to park on the street. In the middle of the hotel is an open area. In the morning you can have your breakfast there and in the evening and night they often play live music. Nothing fancy just locals and tourist getting together to play anything from church songs to filk music.
The music might have kept me up all night but I was so exhausted that I slept through all the noise. We all did.
If I come back to Banos and I am on a tight budget like I was on this visit I wouldnt mine staying here again. Enjoy the pictures.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: 12 de Noviembre y Av Juan Montalvo
• Phone: 03 2742909
• Written July 6, 2009

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• Kindra
• Reviews: 600

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La Chimenea: Comfy and super cheap

Great place. You get your own private room with private hot water bath and balcony for 6.50 or 7.50 per person per night. The place is quiet and safe and has a roof top area for breakfast, cooking and enjoying the views and sun. Internet is free all day long, you can help yourself to soda and water from the kitchen and you can also sign up for a bano de cajon steam bath experience. There is a pool but its not filled with water (yet?).

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Address: Luis A. Martinez y Rafael Vieira
• Phone: 03-274-2725
• Website: www.hostalchimenea.com
• Written June 19, 2009

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• elsadran
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Posada Marques: The best beds!

Posada Marques is located in a very quiet neighbourhood of the town. The only thing you can hear is the birds singing on the trees of the lush garden. So relaxing! The front rooms have great views to the waterfall and so does the roof top deck. The rest have views to the garden which is equally wonderful. They are very spacious and wonderful decorated in most appealing colours. They have large private bathrooms. The hotel is very clean and offers other services, too, as massages, security safe, laundry service, garage, luggage room and ...salsa dancing courses!
But the best is their soft and firm beds with a wonderful duvet of the best quality. I always slept like a baby. When I mentioned it to the lady owner she said that sleeping well is very important. It's true! It was the best bed I have slept in in South America! There is no breakfast or kitchen but the excellent restaurant in Posada del Arte is just next door.
Singles are 15$, doubles are 16$-20$-25$, triples35$ and quadruples 45$
Taxes are included in the price.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Pasaje V. Ibarra & Av. Montalvo
• Phone: tel 032740053 Fax 032741710
• Website: www.marques.banios.com
• Related to: Family Travel, Backpacking, Singles
• Written May 22, 2008

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• elsadran
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La Posada del Arte: all is art!

A lot of character and an artistic point of view not only in the decoration or the paintings on the walls but in the atmosphere and the excellent food, too. The rooms are decorated with a fine taste of colours and the whole business is run with dedication to quality. Its restaurant is incomparable. The inspired paintings of Ecuadorian artists are for sale. Get into the virtual gallery to have a look http://www.posadadelarte.com/gallery/
Nothing is disturbing in this hotel. Great service, delicious cuisine, unique ambiance, wonderful views of the waterfall from the roof top terrace, fantastic breakfast included, friendly and helpful staff. Even the views to the lush garden is really pleasant. There is a reduction of 5$ per person if you don't want breakfast. There is hot water 24 hours, and bikes for rent as the owners are bicycle lovers. There are even fireplaces in some rooms!
Prices differ depending on the type of room you choose.
Rooms with view of waterfall & fireplace 24$ for 1 person / 42$ for 2 and 53$ for 3
Rooms with view but no fireplace 21/38/51
Rooms with garden view & fireplace 24/42/53
Rooms -garden view-no fireplace 21/38/51
Rooms -no view 19/32
Children 1-4year old are gratis. From5-12 half the price
The tax of 12% is added to the prices.
Get in their nice page and have fun!
www.posadadelarte.com
e-mail: artehostal@yahoo.com

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Calle Ibarra and Montalvo-032740083-next to the Virgen Baths
• Phone: Tel: (593) 3 2740083
• Website: www.posadadelarte.com
• Related to: Family Travel
• Written May 21, 2008

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• JustAWrangler
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• richiecdisc
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there's only one: next time

When at Pailón del Diablo, we stopped for a drink at this cool little cafe with fabulous views of the area. It was quite well furnished but retained a jungle flair nonetheless. They played nice relaxing but atmospheric music and the prices weren't all that bad considering the location. What really drew our attention was that they had cabins for rent. I'd not read anything about them and can't seem to find anything on the Internet but it sure seems like a great place to spend a night. It must be incredible at night with th sounds of the jungle and waterfall. Of course, you'd have to hike down but at least you could enjoy the area when there are no tourist around.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Hiking and Walking, Jungle and Rain Forest, Backpacking
• Written February 18, 2008

D enjoys the ambience

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• richiecdisc
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Chimenea: sometimes the annex is better

Sometimes hostels become so popular you have a hard time getting a bed space or an elusive private double. They often start annexes but rarely do they live up to the original facility. One great thing about meeting fellow travelers is finding out about new places to stay. Chimenea is one of those places. We met a couple on the Quilotoa Loop that said they tried to get a room at Plantos y Blancas to no avail but that they put them up in their auxiliary hostel which turned out to be fantastic. So, we bypassed the popular original and went right to the one they’d stayed at. It was a modern place, more like a mid-range hotel than a hostel. The room was by far the best quality of our whole trip to Ecuador and biggest too.

Unique Quality: The private balcony was a real plus with a decent view to boot and the shower was hot, hot, hot all the time due to the geothermic nature of Baños. The rooftop terrace was nice but unfortunately not very happening so we only went up there once. I guess Plantos y Blancos would be a lot more fun if you were a solo traveler but for a couple, Chimenea was perfect. It was only $14 per night.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Luis A Martninez & Rafael Vieira
• Phone: 03 2742725
• Related to: Backpacking, Architecture, Budget Travel
• Written February 18, 2008

beautiful view from our balcony

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• lemondrop
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La Posada del Arte: By All Means Stay Here!

This place is perfect for your stay in Banos. It's well located(3 min walk to the thermal baths), comfy, beautiful, and the owners are the most laid back couple on earth. Each room is different, so you can check their website and pick your room. The attached restaurant is fantastic, and you don't want to miss the excellent breakfast served here in the morning(included with price of your room). Art lovers take note, the joint is loaded with all types of fantastic paintings from local artists, which are for sale. Hands down the best place I stayed in Ecuador...and also the best breakfast.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Calle Ibarra and Montalvo
• Phone: 03 2 740 083
• Website: www.posadadelarte.com
• Related to: Budget Travel, Arts and Culture
• Written January 13, 2008

The room!

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