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Hotel Azul de la Plaza

3.5 star property

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Free full breakfast, a corner/local shop and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Azul de la Plaza. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Exclusive Studio Suite, City View

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  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Park view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 2
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  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Cuenca, a neighbourhood in Cuenca, Hotel Azul de la Plaza is near the airport. San Francisco Plaza Market and Plaza Rotary Market are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden and Cuenca Municipal Planetarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Stadium or Pista De Bicicross Bmx Cuenca. Visit our Cuenca travel guide
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8-64 Coronel Guillermo Tálbot, Cuenca, Azuay, 010101

What's nearby

  • Santo Domingo church at night, as seen from a rooftop on Park Calderon
    Calderon Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aerial View of New Cathedral in center of Cuenca, Ecuador
    New Cathedral of Cuenca
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cuenca, Ecuador - Stairs from Calle Larga to Rio Tomebamba
    Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Sebastian Plaza
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Cuenca's Orchid Garden
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • 14n - Antonio Borrero Station
    13 min walk
  • Unidad Nacional Tram Station
    13 min walk
  • Cuenca (CUE-Mariscal Lamar)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jodoco Belgian Brew
    1 min walk
  • Café San Sebas
    2 min walk
  • Café Del Zaguán
    4 min walk
  • Mangiare Bene
    2 min walk
  • Casa Azul
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Azul de la Plaza

Hotel located in Downtown Cuenca
Consider a stay at Hotel Azul de la Plaza and take advantage of free full breakfast, a corner/local shop and a terrace. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Coworking spaces, concierge services and a water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Azul de la Plaza have perks, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1979
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador value-added tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 5 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (from 8 to 10 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Azul de la Plaza Hotel
Hotel Azul de la Plaza Cuenca
Hotel Azul de la Plaza Hotel Cuenca

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Azul de la Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Azul de la Plaza?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Azul de la Plaza?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Azul de la Plaza?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Azul de la Plaza provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 5 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Azul de la Plaza located?

Located in Downtown Cuenca, this hotel is steps away from San Sebastian Plaza, Museum of Modern Art and Iglesia San Sebastián. San Cenaculo Church and Museum of Extreme Art are also within 10 minutes. Unidad Nacional Tram Station is 13 minutes by foot and Parque del Molinero Tram Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Azul de la Plaza Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They wete very accommodating wirh my schedule for check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous, kind, professional, and incredibly helpful. The rooms and property was always kept clean and was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, courteous staff, tasty and plentiful breakfast. The rooms are very clean, the bathrooms spotless with very hot shower. Exceptional internet speed over their wifi. There is absolutely no way you will be disappointed with your experience at this place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

ERICK

The Hotel is good for the price. But need a lot of updates in the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service and value for money. The staff were very helpful and assisted us in calling taxi and answering all the questions we had about Cuenca. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality service and beaty of the hotel is unique. Its strategic location in the heart of Cuenca, plus the variety of breakfast everyday, and the always ready tea/coffee station made us feel very happy! We are more then pleasant for the stay in Hotel Azul de Plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking and sight seeing , across from some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean. Basic with missing some comfort elements.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel. Staff were wonderfully kind and so helpful. Made to order breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the hotel. First of all it’s very beautiful and cozy. The care and attention of Eder and Erica to the guests were exceptional 😃 I liked the walking distance to many attractions. It’s very clean and maintained. I would definitely stay there and recommend this hotel. Look no further it’s a nice and safe hotel 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Azul is in the most historic part of downtown across from lovely Plaza de San Sebastián. If you tell a taxis driver “Plaza de San Sebastián,” that’s all they need to know. Not a lot of traffic on this street but taxis on streets above & below. We stayed 9 nights in this small modest hotel and loved it. The staff is very friendly & helpful. Everything downtown is in easy walking distance & there’s lots to see. First floor is one flight up, but luggage assistance is available.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, good area if you want to be in the middle of the life of a busy city. Lovely park across the street. The room I rented faced the park, and each night, to my surprise, there were huge speakers set up for a Zumba class from 8-9. The door on my balcony did not close completely, so the sound came directly in, as did all sounds from the very busy area. Breakfast was good, but it did not show off the wonderful fruits and juices and coffee of Ecuador.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Cuenca, so I wasn't sure what sort of place the Hotel Azul would be. Boy, was I in for a pleasant surprise! Nothing over the top, but all aspects of this cozy place impressed me. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a nice view of the city and strong/ consistent Wi-Fi. The location is great -- a short walk down to the river or quick stroll to the city center (although there are plenty of affordable and tasty restaurants within a stone's throw). But the best part of Hotel Azul was the staff, who went above and beyond to make sure my stay was memorable. Speaking Spanish is helpful but not vital, as everyone was patient with my limited language skills and they were more than comfortable assisting me in English. Coffee and breakfast are available in the morning, and they even have a convenient on-site laundry option that is amazingly affordable. I ended up extending my stay for a few days because I enjoyed it so much. Hotel Azul does everything right -- you won't be disappointed if you stay here during your time in Cuenca!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nieve Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was very nice the room was a little worn. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great location, and helpful staff…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, our thanks to Erica.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a gem. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was absolutely lovely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and great location

Great staff and great location. Wilmer and his staff went above and beyond to make us welcome even made aji for breakfast. Rooms had an old-world charm with modern bathrooms. Located across the plaza from Jodoco brewery, our favorite, was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first visit to Cuenca, and I absolutely loved the city. Hotel Azul de la Plaza was an excellent base to explore the Centro Historico. The room was spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, and above all, very comfortable. The location really cannot be beat, the price was more than reasonable, and there was parking available in a secure lot. When I come back to Cuenca, I will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location its anazing not much of traffic noise across a park and pubs. Walking distance to all transportation modes. Its extremely clean and maintained. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the bed sheets smelled awful like sweat and not enough bed sheets and blankets for Cuenca's cold nights; the bathroom had black mold in the shower tiles and in the glass wall, the bedroom windows had no security, anyone could open the same from the outside, when we reported that to the front desk lady she said "it's impossible that someone could do that since the room was at the 3rd floor" but the room windows were accessible from the rooftop if someone tried to reach it. The hotel didn't provide water bottles in the room, as advertised in the Expedia room pictures. When asked, the same front desk lady, she said they only provided common water in a jar, who knows where that water came from! We left the hotel one night earlier for those conditions, waste of money and time, don't recommend this hotel to anyone, much better offers closer to the Cathedral and cheaper. In conclusion, we had a very bad experience in this awful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025