[4] The building underwent several changes over the next three centuries, including its characteristic Eclectic-style exterior ornamentation made by the Italian architect Antonino Russo, that draws so much attention within the set of historical structures that frame the most important square in the city of Quito, whose common denominator is rather the austerity of the Neoclassical.

[9] On the ground floor is the reception and the hotel cafe, popular with businessman and officials, which serves international and Ecuadorian cuisine.

[9] On the first floor is the hotel's flagship La Belle époque restaurant which serves French cuisine and international dishes.

[9] Set in a lavish room inspired by the Art Nouveau style, the restaurant stocks over 1,500 bottles of wine.

[9] Frommer's describes the decor as "refined, with heavy drapes, plush furnishings, fine fabrics, and tasteful art and tapestries on the walls.