We liked it here a lot! Lots of great details/details/details that make it worth any extra cost, compared to other hotels. The room was great---very quiet. Lots of lovely, vibrant art work tastefully displayed. Even outside in the patio/garden area there is some wonderful eclectic art-work. Breakfast was great too! Had dinner here one nite: Excellent! (At the very least enjoy a piece of their home-made berry pie w/ a scoop of their home-made ice cream....).
Beds were great and plenty of hot water.
One day we just came back and sat out on the fairly large front balcony and read our books while the Virgen Falls splashed away in the foreground....Splendid!
We were going to do a local Zip-line along the river and then Tim (The Manager, I think?) told us about a brand new 6-line Zipline that had just opened up. It was simply FANTASTIC!!!
It is up by the "Tree House"-----Hint: Go there after the zip-line to swing out over that crazy ledge and view the Volcano. There were 6 separate ziplines and it was the same cost as the 1 line by the river. 3 brothers set this up and it is really, really cool. They will even let you do 1 run, upside down and another run like "Superman"---Do it!! (You will feel like you are 12 years old again;-)

As soon as you step into Hostal La Posada del Arte, you will know you made the right decision to stay here. It is a quaint hotel, adorned in local art, with beautiful rooms and dining areas. The owners, Jim and Marcia, are a warm, delightful couple from Chicago, who are helpful in suggestions for local tours, spas and restaurants in the town of Banos. I stayed in two different rooms, room 6 and room 5 - one of which had a fireplace and a small patio with a single hanging chair swing. Both rooms were extremely comfortable and had big bay windows with lots of light. The food in the restaurant was excellent, both for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast included in the price was fantastic. You had a choice of three different items, all of which were substantial and delicious.
When I return to Banos, I look forward to coming back to the La Posada del Arte and having a drink with Jim, Marcia and Simon (the resident dog). Don't hesitate to check out their brewery, run by their son and family friend, Tim, in town. Great beer and yummy food!

Amazing place, nice rooms, nice patio, nice views! People super friendly and food was excellent!!!! We didnt want to leave. Location was ok, not in the middle of town, so it was nice and wuiet, amd still walking distance from everywhere.

We returned to Banos for another Visit & chose the Posada Del Arte based on our last trip Dec 2010. We were NOT Dissapointed! Room #7 still has the incredible View of the Falls & you can still hear a Faint Whisper @ Night w/ the windows open.

FirePlace in Room #7 is Cozy & works well. Each night we had a nice intimte fire to warm us.

Breafast in the morning is Very SPECIAL & Included in the price. Fresh Juices Fresh Bread Mummmmm Mummmm

Dont miss taking a trip on the CableCar "Tarabita" a few miles down the Canyon @ Cascada De La Novia! For $1 its a Thrill Ride across the canyon or Down the Canyon to walk right up to the Face of the GUSHING WATER!

Dinner menu is Excellent & Staff Superb! Hosts Jim & Msarilyn always around to help with Questions etc.

MASSAGE: We found a Flyer there & went Blind. Its called "ENERGIS VITAL" WOW Top Flight Massage 1 Hr $25 A STEAL! 1000am-900pm Masseuss "INES" did an incredible massage. We tried others last year but this WAS the BEST! only coupla blocks away 12 de November & Montavalo Streets phone 095907174. Look for the Small Black & White Brochure on the Brochure rack. 1 FULL Hour Of ANTI-STRESSING for $25!!!!!