La Banksia Hotel in Quito, is a boutique accommodation situated within a lovingly restored, post-colonial house in the best conserved historical centre in South America. The property is located at the end of a quiet laneway in the Loma Grande, one of the most traditional sectors of Quito’s Centro Histórico. As a self check-in accommodation option we aim to offer you convenience and comfort in a stylish space with ample room to make yourself at home. Housed within a traditional Casona originally constructed in 1922, the property was transformed into a unique accommodation after a painstaking restoration undertaken by the Australian owner. Honouring the building’s history, the bespoke renovation has preserved the original architectural details of the building while adding contemporary touches to create an elegant yet cozy ambiance. La Banksia also boasts a woodland-style garden retreat that is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind at the end of a day exploring Quito. And whether your Ecuadorian traveling plans include the Amazon, Cloud Forest, the Andean volcanoes, or the beach, we invite you to make La Banksia Hotel your home base.

I'm an Australian from Melbourne, living in Ecuador for the best part of a decade. Although working in academia as a researcher, the part of me that loves creating, designing, and sharing impulsed me to invest in La Banksia. My aim was to create a space in the historic center of Quito that felt like home - with lush gardens, BBQ areas, art, bespoke furniture and a great vibe to come back to at the end of a day's travelling.

The Loma Grande is one of the most traditional sectors in the historical center. Explore the colorful alleyways and take in the unique vibe of the historic center. With Plaza Santo Domingo at the end of the street and the Plaza Grande only 5 or 6 blocks out of the Loma Grande, you are in a very central area making it easy to get around the historic center on foot. Paid parking is available at a one minute walk from the property open from 6am - 10pm (with overnight parking also available).