Four Points by Sheraton Cuenca is a modern international-brand hotel on Avenida Circunvalación Sur at Avenida Felipe II, in the shopping district on the southern edge of Cuenca. The Río Shopping mall is a one-minute walk away, and the Turi viewpoint is about a thirteen-minute walk. The hotel has 120 rooms, including Classic rooms with a king bed or two double beds and mountain views, and Small Suites with a city view. All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a flat-screen television, a coffee maker and 24-hour room service. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with limited daily hours, a hot tub, a sauna and steam room, a restaurant and a terrace bar, a garden, laundry and dry-cleaning, and free Wi-Fi. Free self-parking and a free airport shuttle are provided, and one small pet is allowed per stay for a fee. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book. It is a dependable, easy choice for travellers who like a recognisable brand and good facilities.
Location and getting around
The hotel is outside the old town, in a modern commercial area with shops and restaurants in the adjoining mall. That makes it convenient for supplies, a rainy-day plan or a family meal, but it is not an atmospheric location. The Turi viewpoint, with its sweeping views of the city, is within a walk, and the historic centre is a short taxi ride away, around ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic.
The airport is about twenty minutes by car. The botanical garden and several museums are a few minutes by car, so the hotel works well as a base for sightseeing by taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are well equipped, with Classic rooms of around 334 square feet, and the mountain-view rooms on higher floors are the best choice. The pool is outdoor and has set opening hours, so check the times and the weather: at this altitude the sun can be strong but the evenings are cool. The hot tub, sauna and steam room are good for recovering after a day trip to Cajas National Park, where the air is cold and thin.
Room service is available around the clock, which is useful if you arrive late. The terrace bar is a pleasant place for a drink after sightseeing. Some rates include free cancellation, so compare options when you book. Who it suits: families, business travellers, groups and visitors who prefer a modern hotel with a pool to a converted colonial mansion. It is a sensible choice if you are driving, since parking is free, or if you plan day trips to Cajas, Ingapirca or the craft villages.
It is less suited to travellers who want to walk out of the door into the old town, or who love historic character. Good to know: evenings in the commercial area are quiet apart from the mall, so most guests take a taxi to the centre for dinner; taxis are inexpensive and easy to find. Book early for local festivals and national holidays, when Cuenca fills up.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with set hours
- ✓Hot tub, sauna and steam room
- ✓Restaurant and terrace bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free airport shuttle
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
Is Four Points Cuenca near the old town?+
It is a short taxi ride from the historic centre, around ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic.
Is there a mall next door?+
Yes, the Río Shopping mall is about a one-minute walk away.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with set opening hours, plus a hot tub, sauna and steam room.
