Stayed there Sept.8,2009 rooms 5&6 and what a fantasic place.I went with a cousin from Ecuador who traveled with me to Banos and recommended La Posada De Arte.It felt more like staying at a friends/family house.Great price,breakfast,location.Marshia,the owner, was friendly,attentive.(I hope you feel better Marshia).And so was the staff.... more

We stayed at La Posada del Arte for three nights and loved it! The breakfasts were fabulous and gave us the lasting energy we needed to go white water rafting, shopping, and visiting the monkey sanctuary. Returning to the hotel after our adventurous days was a comforting and relaxing treat. Also, while I love Ecuador and travel there for the... more

I stayed at La Posada del Arte for five days in July of 2009. It was one of the best places I stayed during my two months traveling in Ecuador. The hotel was beautiful, the food was always delicious, especially the sumptuous breakfasts, and the attention from staff and the owners was always friendly and helpful. It is located just... more

Our group -- two parents and two teenagers -- spent three nights at Posada del Arte and loved it. This small hotel is located by a waterfall and volcanic baths at the edge of the walkable and friendly town of Baños. The atmosphere is cozy (fireplaces, extremely friendly staff and American owners, house dog curled up on the sofa) and... more

My teen daughter and I spent one night at La Posada del Arte in Banos during our journey through Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. The hotel is charming and is decorated with vivid colors. It is well located on a quiet street just a short walk from the center of town. Our room had a small fireplace and balcony where we... more

Of all the places we stayed in Ecuador (Quito, Banos, Cuenca,Otavato) Posada del Arte was the best by a wide margin. This is an incredible small hotel, perhaps 15 rooms, that is tastefully decorated with original Ecuadorian art. The rooms are large, clean and tastefully decorated. The breakfasts are what you might expect to get at a five star hotel.... more

Restaurant and lounge area is lovely but some of the rooms and bathrooms need a little updating. Breakfast was incredible - the best in Ecuador - lots of choice, fresh fruit, juices and bread, good coffee. Hotel situated in quiet area of town. Lots of spa / massage options nearby. more

"Vera" of Alan_and_Vera spent two years of her youth in Baños. We spent a delightful week rediscovering this interesting city while staying at Posada del Arte. Our hosts were charming, as was the hotel. The food was excellent, so good in fact that we ate most of our meals on site. We would gladly recommend Posada del Arte to anyone...except... more

We stayed here for 4 nights in March and we absolutely loved it. The owners are great, the staff are really friendly and the food is amazing! Definitely the best food we had throughout our whole stay in Ecuador, we ate at the posada 3 nights out of 4 - excellent value. The breakfasts were fantastic too. The only problem... more