Casa Gangotena
Casa Gangotena is a very nice luxury hotel, located in the heart of colonial Quito, at the Plaza San Francisco. Colonial Quito’s main attractions surround the hotel. The building was built in neoclassical and Art Deco style. The interior was also completely adapted to this style. The hotel has twenty luxury rooms, eight plaza rooms and three suites. Casa Gangotena has a well-known restaurant of a very high culinary level and there is an excellent cocktail bar with a view over the city.
For more information see www.casagangotena.com
Illa Hotel
The Illa Hotel is a small luxury boutique hotel located in the San Marcos district of Quito. It is a five-minute walk from the main and most beautiful squares of the colonial center of the city. The hotel is a renovated colonial house whose authentic aspects have been preserved without sacrificing luxury and comfort. Here you will find only ten rooms and suites, some of which have a view of the beautiful colonial streets and others of the Panecillo, Quito’s most famous statue that stands atop a hill. All rooms have a private bathroom, television, a minibar, a safe and a hairdryer. There is also a roof top bar, a SPA area with jacuzzi and a very good restaurant.
For more information see illaexperiencehotel.com
Mama Cuchara
Mama Cuchara is a small boutique hotel located in the historic center of Quito. The hotel has 26 rooms and has only reopened since November 2017 after a long period of renovation. The choice was made to combine the authentic colonial style of the house with a modern touch. In the beautiful interior you will find a lot of art from Ecuadorian soil everywhere, you can ask the staff to give you more information about this. The hotel also has a good restaurant and a roof top bar with views over El Panecillo and the historic center. The perfect place to enjoy this beautiful view with an evening cocktail.
For more information seewww.hotelmamacuchara.com
Casa El Eden
This small, charming boutique hotel is located in the colonial center of Quito, within walking distance of the Plaza Grande, the Plaza San Fransisco and other tourist attractions. The building is built in colonial style and the interior and the six unique rooms of the hotel, built around the courtyard, have been adapted to this style. The owners, Blanca and Mario, real Quiteños, will advise and assist you in your visit to the city center and even reserve a seat for you at the best restaurants in town.
For more information see www.casaeleden.com
La Palma Polo Club
This luxurious hotel is located in green surroundings, a 15-minute drive from the airport and a 30-minute drive from Quito city center. The hotel has nine beautifully decorated rooms with private bathroom and a beautiful view over the gardens. In addition, the hotel also has two polo fields. There is therefore an occasional polo event. Do you want to relax for a while? Then take a dip in the heated swimming pool. In the restaurant of the hotel you can eat well and if you are interested, you can also rent horses or take polo lessons in the hotel.
For more information see lapalmapoloclub.com
Mansion del Angel
Mansion del Angel is located on the edge of the Alameda park, near the colonial center of the city. The building was built in the style of the old Republic and the rooms and suites were adapted accordingly. The hotel has a restaurant serving gourmet cuisine. Behind the house is a large garden, where it is pleasant to stay. Do you want to relax for a while? Then be sure to take a look at the hotel’s spa. Here you can enjoy a lavender, chocolate or candle massage.
For more info see www.mansiondelangel.com.ec
Ikala Hotel
This contemporary hotel dates from 2011 and is located in the modern Mariscal district, a ten minute walk from the historic center, near Plaza Foch, the bustling part of Quito where you will find many restaurants and cafes. There are forty-four rooms of which ten are junior suites and seventeen suites. All rooms have private bathrooms. In addition, the hotel also has a restaurant, a small bar and a jacuzzi. The hotel also has a nice garden.
For more information see ikalaquitohotel.com
Antinea Hotel
Hotel Antinea is located in the vibrant Mariscal district. You are here near the Plaza Foch and Avenida Amazonas, arteries of the capital. In the neighborhood you will find numerous restaurants, bars and terraces. You are within walking distance of two large parks and by taxi you are in the old city center in ten minutes. The hotel consists of two buildings declared cultural heritage. There are several rooms, suites and four apartments, all very stylishly furnished. In the bar you can enjoy a nice cocktail.
For more information see www.hotelantinea.com
Casa Joaquin
Casa Joaquin is located in the bustling Mariscal district. In the neighborhood you will find numerous restaurants, bars and terraces. The small hotel was founded in 2013 by the Flemish Dirk van den Begin. Twelve rooms and suites have been furnished in this beautifully restored colonial building. The hotel has a roof terrace that offers a beautiful view of the mountains. There is also a small bar and a cozy restaurant with Belgian-French cuisine.
For more information see www.hotelcasajoaquin.com
Wyndham Quito Airport
This modern mid-sized hotel (opened in 2016) is located right across the street from Quito Airport, making it the ideal place to stay if you have a connecting flight the day after you arrive (or vice versa). Included is a 24/7 shuttle, access to the pool and fitness.
For more info see www.sixstarhotels.com.ec
I am Tom and I am from Belgium. I’ve lived in Ecuador for a decade and I’ve been working in tourism for 8 years now. Therefore I obtained my tourism diploma in Ecuador. Traveling and discovering new places is my passion. Currently I live in Guamote, a small village between Riobamba and Alausi. Together with the local travel agency Descubre-Ecuador, we offer tailor-made tours in Galapagos and on the Ecuadorian mainland.
I’m Tom from Belgium and I’ll make sure your trip to Ecuador or cruise in Galapagos goes as smoothly and pleasantly as possible. I have been living in Ecuador for a decade and have been working in tourism for 8 years now. Before that, I obtained my guides diploma in Ecuador. Traveling and discovering new places is my passion.
In South America, Ecuador is one of the smaller countries, but the country is hugely diverse in terms of geography, climate and population. You can visit the Andes, the Amazon rainforest as well as the tropical coast without taking extremely long domestic flights or transfers. And then you have the Galapagos Islands, a once in a lifetime experience. The diversity of flora and fauna per square mile is enormous. Ecuador is South America in a nutshell. Moreover, the country is relatively safe and little visited. The national currency is the USD and you have a wide choice of direct flights to Quito and Guayaquil from Europe and the United States.