Really pretty hotel, I loved the decor, the peace and quiet and the proximity to the thermal baths. Staff were all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, breakfasts were large and tasty, bed was super comfortable and shower had hot water and good pressure. Being able to book activities through reception was great as it didn't cost any extra, I avoided the hustle of the tour offices in town, and they included pickup from the hotel.

This is a charming hotel near the Cascada de Virgin. Fantastic value for a humble room in a colorful, artsy hotel with a cozy, yet sophisticated ambience. Warm tones and lighting inside and outside. The lobby features a sitting area with a fireplace. Another sitting area was outside in the garden. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. I had a single room on the 2nd floor facing the waterfall. I could hear its soothing cascades even when the windows were closed. At night, I left the drapes open so that I could see the colors change with the lighting. In the early mornings, the closed drapes blocked the light well. During the day, I pinned back the drapes and opened the windows for some fresh air. My room had a small balcony with a comfortable hammock. The free breakfast was very good. Juice, coffee, omelette or scrambled eggs or pancakes, fresh warm breads and cheese. No mini fridge in the room, but the restaurant was open all day. Guests could add snacks and meals to the hotel bill and pay at checkout. Parking was available on the street. Quiet and safe street & neighborhood. A few blocks' walk to the church, restaurants, and bars. I enjoyed it here so much, I changed my plans and stayed an extra day!

A few minor things. The rooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. No elevator. Narrow stairways, but the owner carried my bag up to my room for me. The wood floors creaked loudly in the rooms and hallways. The Wi-Fi worked great when I was alone in the hotel; otherwise, it was sometimes spotty. No heater or A/C, but they're really not needed in Baños. The room was a little stuffy if the windows were kept closed.

Beautiful setting right by the waterfall. Great view from our room. The hotel is like a museum or gallery, with local art all over the walls. We were warmly greeted by the owners who were so helpful for our whole stay. Bathing caps provided if you want to visit the local thermal baths. A close walk to the centre of town but set back on a quiet street. Breakfast was delicious and served in the lovely garden. Really enjoyed our stay!

I want to be able to give this place a 10 and I feel like it's so close. Just needs a bit of updating with respect to room facilities. The bathroom tiles are cracked, the private balcony was actually a public balcony accessed from the hallway, and the single and double bed configuration made the room a bit awkwardly laid out. A bedside table, a mirror in the main room area, and a couple more charging ports might help, as would some amenities like shampoo and hooks to hang wet items. Also, the rooms on the third floor get really loud if it's rainy or windy since the tin roof is very noisy.

La Posada del Arte is in a great location in Baños. The gardens are beautiful and the room was very comfortable. It was chilly and the staff helped us make a fire in the wood stove. We came to Baños a day early and the host tried to find us another place to stay because his hotel was booked. Food in the restaurant was excellent. Breakfast is included. I wish I could have spent more time there.

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Every aspect of this place is incredible! It is located in a quieter corner of town right below the prominent waterfall and next to the hot baths. A wonderful international couple runs the place, and they are very friendly. The art throughout the building and grounds make it an extraordinary experience. Do not miss the rooftop terrace. Wonderful breakfast options. Also, something uncommon and Ecuador- wonderful pillows! Close walking distance to countless restaurants.

What's not to like about a place this special and unique?

The property was in a very good location. It is very clean and the people are exceptionally nice. I had a very cozy , cute room and I love the art all over the walls in the hallways. The view from my room you couldn’t beat. The balcony was shared but I had one right in front of my window and enjoyed the view each day. The vibe of Banos was very appealing to me. I felt very welcome here. People ask about hot water, there is plenty and the water pressure is kinda low at times but I didn’t run out of hot water. I loved this place.

This isn’t so much the property but Banos has a power outrage from 2-4 each day or they did when we were there. Not sure if this is regular but if it is there is no power or wifi and not good service for a couple hours.

This hotel is amazing!! We arrived with a group of 8 (including 4 teens) and it felt like coming home. The rooms are spacious cozy and clean, the hotel is beautiful and perfectly located, and we loved loved loved their two sweet dogs. I did so much activity planning before arrival but I could have just come here and asked Carl, the owner, for assistance. He helped us plan three days of adventure- biking to the waterfalls, a day in the Amazon, and canyoneering, and they were all a blast! And no need to find restaurants in town- we ate at a few and La Posada has hands down the best food we’ve had yet on our trip! We will definitely be back.

Really comfortable and enjoyable stay. Hosts were very accomodating and organised a hire bike for me, laundry service and some very timely travel advice. Really liked the fact that they had filtered drinking water available. Breakfasts were tasty and very substantial.

I wasn’t aware that there was going to be planned power outages in the town/country while I was staying. Outside the property’s control but information would have been useful.

The owner was very welcoming, speaking to me in both Spanish and English. She let me check in early and made me very comfortable. People were around all day in the kitchen, at the front desk, and so on to answer questions and assist. It is perfectly located on the edge of town, easy walking distance to everything. I ended up spending more time at the hotel than I expected because the courtyard is so lovely. I took pictures of sculptures and other art -- they have a pretty setup. Excellent food. Filtered water is available from the kitchen. If you're a cyclist, talk to Karl! I noticed his Trek bike and his wife encouraged me to talk to him about biking in Ecuador. I definitely will speak to him if I come back with my touring bike!

The cleaning products in the bathroom have an intense scent - common in Ecuador, unfortunately. Easy to fix: I left the bathroom windows open & closed the door to the bathroom.

Excellent breakfast- very filling. The best part was that it’s at the end of town, near the falls and very near the termales. One can just walk on over very easily and jump right into that wonderful water. Also, despite what one has been hearing about the security in Ecuador lately, there wasn’t even a hint of any of that. The town felt very safe and easy to walk around in the evening.

I would have liked a chair. For unclear reasons, my back has been unhappy lately and I would have liked a comfortable chair.