The recent installation of the MICHELIN Key plaque at Hotel Otavalo is a moment of pride for an entire community.

Awarded as a recognition of a very special stay by the MICHELIN Guide, this distinction reflects years of shared work, trust, and cultural exchange with the people of Otavalo. From the beginning, Art Hotels vision was never to exist apart from the town, it was to become part of its living heritage.

Otavalo is shaped by ancestral knowledge, textile mastery, music, and a deep connection to the land. The colours of the Plaza de los Ponchos, the energy of nearby workshops, and the natural rhythm of places like Peguche Waterfall are inseparable from the experience you could live at the north of the capital.

Within the hotel, local art, handcrafted details, Andean gastronomy, and personalised service tell these stories respectfully. Every room, every dish, and every interaction is rooted in collaboration, with artisans, guides, farmers, and neighbours who generously share their knowledge and history.

This MICHELIN Key represents continuity, a reminder that meaningful hospitality is built together. We congratulate Hotel Otavalo for this award and invite everyone to experience true luxury in the heart of Ecuador.