Hotel Villa Nova Inn (Cuenca, Ecuador)

The Villa Nova Inn is a Boutique Hotel, located on the north bank of the Tomebamba River at Paseo 3 de Noviembre 24-06 Y Escalinatas and is part of Cuenca’s historic ‘El Centro’ district. It is just a short 7 minute walk to ‘Parque Calderon’, the city’s main square. The hotel setting is idyllic, overlooking the manicured, park like banks of the Tomebamba and across the river from the new ‘Parque de la Madre’. This is truly the best piece of real estate in Cuenca, where every evening people of all ages congregate to exercise, be it walking, jogging or cycling. It is also where most weekend promotional or competitive exercise events are held. Sitting on the hotel’s new patio, perhaps sipping a beverage, while watching adults and children playing or just meandering through the area, reminds one of a happy and peaceful Parisienne scene. With plenty of birdlife around the patio, one can watch as hummingbirds come to feed, right in front of oneself, on the numerous types of flowers planted in the long patio flowerbox. The abundance of trees, grass and plant life help enhance the beauty of the area, while purifying the air, making the air quality one of the best and purest in the city. The Villa Nova’s new café with dining room and patio bar, make it an ideal setting to meet friends, relax and enjoy a meal and/or beverage. In the evening one can watch the sun go down while the strategically placed lighting, provides the patio with an eclectic ambience, unmatched anywhere in the city.