Parc Royale Suites Hotel

Cuenca is a beautiful city, rich in history and culture. So it naturally invites extended stays. When I arrived in Cuenca 9 months ago, I had a one month reservation at Gran Colombia Suites. A day later, I extended my stay for another month. Then I realized that this was 'the place' for a long term stay in Cuenca. Convenient to Parque Calderon in the historic El Centro, the resident hotel offers a range of suites at a variety of prices. Reception staff Sofia and Jordy are incredible! They graciously satisfy every request and answer every inquiry. Housekeepers Dorita and Nancy energetically clean and polish public spaces. Security guard Denis ensures that guest enjoy a good, safe night's sleep. Manager Isabel coordinates this incredible team. I highly recommend Gran Colombia Suites for international travelers seeking a high quality long term stay in Cuenca, Ecuador.

I wish this place existed when I first moved to Cuenca, spoke no Spanish, and knew absolutely nothing, It would have been a god sent residential hotel, located right in the center of Cuenca, with very helpful and knowledgeable bilingual staff, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, small kitchens equipped with all necessities. Well, nothing of the sort existed then, but, in April, 2023, I had to flee an apartment in hell and this is how I discovered how comfortable Gran Columbia Suites were. I stayed there from April 20, 2023 until August 6, 2023. Except for the first couple of days, I stayed in the suite #11 - a big suite on the 3rd floor. Great big bathroom, separate dressing room, a good size bedroom, living room and separate kichen space. The bathroom was cleaned every week and HOW!! They clean like this only in Germany and Swisszland, and in very expensive hotels in the USA. Thank you, dear Dorita for doing such great job, and always wil a smile, The Internet connection was mostly good, with a few interruptions. Many TV channels. Very comfortable bed and sofa, Nicely made, high quality furniture. I was less enthusiastic about the level of noise that carried up to the 3rd floor multiplied in volume. They had some problem with a bathroom fans I was awaken a few times with the staff calling me at night and knocking on my door at 3 am, demanding that I turn off the fan that was not on :) :) But that problem somehow resolved itself, I also disconnected the phone :) For Ecuador, the place is rather expensive, but it IS comfortable, The staff, all of them, including night guards and cleaning people, are very friendly, pleasant, and always helpful. The front desk staff and the manager are all fluently bilingual and are always ready to help. So, if you are coming to investigate Cuenca/Ecuador as your future residence, do yourself a favor and book a Gran Colombia Suite, The same goes for your first 1-3 months of life in Cuenca while you are looking for an apartment/house. Thank you, Isabel, Mateo, Sofia, Dorita, y Jorge. My very best wishes to all of you.