Double Room
The Double Room at Hotel El Cardenal was designed as a sanctuary of peace. In a privileged spot facing the Malacatos River, it combines the warmth of wooden det…
from $25 / night
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Hotel El Cardenal
We are a family hotel in Loja that keeps the spirit of times past in a privileged setting. As you step through our entrance hall, crowned by the family coat of arms, you will find an intimate atmosphere where 18th-century volcanic stone and wooden ceilings tell the story of our city.
Unlike the big hotels, we offer authentic accommodation.
Rooms
Our rooms
Triple Room
The Triple Room at Hotel El Cardenal is designed to be as practical as possible without giving up the neoclassical style that defines us. It sleeps three in sep…
from $25 / night
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Celebrate with us
Until November 3
Colada Morada and Guaguas de Pan
The thick purple-corn and fruit drink Ecuador makes for the Day of the Dead, with its bread “guagua”.
All year round
Business Lunch Menu
Lunches for business meetings, training sessions and company celebrations: appetiser, main course, dessert and a drink.
$14 per person + VAT
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Everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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Traditional breakfast included
All our rates include a delicious traditional Loja breakfast: highland coffee, tamales or humitas, scrambled eggs, fresh farm cheese (queso amasado), butter and jam.
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Restaurant
At the Hotel El Cardenal restaurant we believe breakfast is the most important moment of the day. That is why we created an intimate, warm space designed exclusively for our guests to enjoy an authentic culinary experience. Here, the traditions of Loja are served at the table with fresh ingredients and service that will make you feel at home.
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Free private parking
No need to look for parking on the street: we have secure spaces inside the hotel.
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High-speed WiFi
A reliable connection in every room and in the common areas.
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Event and meeting room
We have an exclusive room set up for groups of up to 50 people, ideal for privacy and focus. Furnished with high-end Zuleta furniture.
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Loja-style coffee break
Catering with highland coffee and traditional snacks.
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24/7 front desk
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Safety and privacy
24/7 security and private parking included.
Dining
Restaurant & café
Home cooking, coffee and something for every moment of the day.
La Campiña Restaurant
The hotel dining room: European classics cooked with produce from Loja, charcoal-grilled meats and the traditional breakfast…
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Café La Campiña Trattoria
The hotel café: highland coffee, homemade Loja bites —tamales, humitas, tigrillo, bolones— and the day’s cakes. For a late…
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Pizzería Cardenal's
El Cardenal’s family pizzeria, since 2015: pizza baked to order on fresh dough, with slow-cooked homemade sauces and freshly…
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House recommendations
Events
Celebrations made to measure
Weddings, anniversaries, christenings, graduations and business meetings, with our own kitchen and service.
- Business meeting
- Training session or workshop
- Corporate breakfast
- Company lunch
- Christmas dinner
- Baptism
Up to 50 guests
Tours
Experiences to discover the area
Guided outings from the hotel: culture, nature and the flavours of the region.
El Cisne and Vilcabamba
Three days of faith and nature: the Basilica of El Cisne, Podocarpus National Park and the Vilcabamba valley.
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Zamora, El Cisne and Vilcabamba
Four days from the Amazon to the Andes: Zamora and the Bombuscaro river, the Basilica of El Cisne and the Vilcabamba valley.
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naturaleza
Photo: The lifted lorax (Wikipedia en inglés) · Dominio público · Wikimedia Commons
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Vilcabamba and Podocarpus National Park
Cloud forest, highland coffee and the mild Vilcabamba valley in a two-day getaway.
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What our guests say
La ubicación es inmejorable, un sector seguro cerca al Supermaxi y al parque lineal. Se puede llegar caminando a lugares hermosos, especialmente al río que pasa a pocos metros. ¡Seguridad total!
Excelente servicio. Se inicia el día con un exquisito café con tamales lojanos. El mejor hospedaje en Loja si buscas tradición.
Desde el gerente hasta el personal del desayuno, te tratan con una amabilidad excepcional. Recomendado 100%.
Excelente atención y una vista increíble. Un lugar muy cálido y acogedor.
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Location
Where we are
Address: Gladiolos 154-42 y Av. 18 de Noviembre, Loja
Landmark: Urbanización Los Rosales, junto al Parque Lineal La Tebaida y el río Malacatos; a 7 minutos a pie del Supermaxi y el C.C. La Pradera
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