Hacienda Abraspungo
This beautiful hotel is housed in an ancient hacienda. The hotel has thirty-eight comfortable rooms, all named after a mountain in Ecuador and decorated with great attention to the colonial style. All rooms have direct access to the beautiful gardens. In the restaurant, the chefs surprise you with a culinary high-quality Ecuadorian kitchen. From the hotel you can participate in various activities, such as horseback riding, hiking, etc. You are here in a quiet suburb of Riobamba, about a five-minute drive from the center.
For more information see haciendaabraspungo.com
Casa Real
This modern 4-star hotel is located in a quiet residential area in Riobamba. At 300 mt from the hotel you will find a large shopping center and you can visit the handicraft market in ten minutes by car. The building is inspired by colonial architecture, but with a modern twist. The rooms are decorated in warm colors and with every conceivable comfort and luxury. They were built around a beautiful courtyard. The hotel has a fine restaurant.
For more information see www.hotelspacasareal.com
Hosteria La Andaluza
Hostería La Andaluza is located in the valley of Guano, about a ten minute drive from Riobamba. It offers a nice view of the surrounding mountains. On clear days you can see the Chimborazo volcano behind the Hostería. The hotel has spacious rooms, all with bathroom and heating. There is a recreation room where you can play table tennis, volleyball, football, etc. The hotel offers various massages. From the hotel you can participate in various excursions, such as walks, horseback riding, etc.
For more information see www.hosteriaandaluza.com
Rincon Aleman
Rincon Aleman is located in a quiet suburb of Riobamba. The hotel has a nicely decorated courtyard garden and from the rooftop terrace you have a beautiful view of Chimborazo volcano and the mountains Carihuayrazo and Altar. There are 9 spacious and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. The hotel has an equipped kitchen for the use of guests.
For more information see hostalrinconaleman.com
Santa Isabella
This small boutique hotel, located in the center of Riobamba has 25 standard rooms and suites, all decorated in colonial style. Be sure to visit the hotel restaurant. Both Ecuadorian and international cuisine is served here. There is a cellar bar with a large selection of national and international beers. There is also a wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi.
For more info mansionsantaisabella.com
Inti Sisa
Guamote is a small mountain village known for its indigenous people and traditions. As part of an integral development project, Inti Sisa offers 23 beautiful guest rooms here. All rooms have private bathrooms. In addition, you can also enjoy good food in the guesthouse. The project provides support to the local residents of Guamote. On Thursday morning you step out the door and end up in the most beautiful indigenous market in Ecuador. The project is run by a few Flemish volunteers.
For more information see www.intisisa.com
La Quinta
This beautiful hotel is housed in a restored wine estate. The domain is cultural heritage of the city of Alausi. You will find yourself here in a beautiful setting, near the railway station of Alausi. The hotel has about 7 standard rooms and one suite. In the restaurant you can have a nice meal and after the meal you can go to the bar for a drink.
After a long closure due to Covid and also caused by the cancellation of the Nariz del Diablo train route, the hotel reopened in early 2023.
For more info see www.hosteria-la-quinta.com
Chimborazo Lodge
At the foot of Chimborazo, in the Totorilla Valley at 4,000 meters above sea level, is the Chimborazo Lodge. This lodge sits on the ruins of the historic refugio Tambo, a haven for travelers since pre-Columbian times. The lodge is on the border of the Chimborazo National Park, surrounded by the original páramo where llamas and alpacas graze. It is the ideal place to enjoy nature. The lodge does not have internet access. From here you can do several hikes independently, or you can visit the Chimborazo volcano with a guide. The lodge belongs to Marco Cruz, now elderly but once Ecuador’s most famous mountaineer.
Includes: breakfast and dinner
Excluding: lunch
For more info see www.chimborazolodge.com
I am Tom from Belgium and I have been living in Ecuador for more than 10 years. I got my guiding diploma here. Traveling and discovering new places is my passion. Together with the travel agency Descubre-Ecuador, we offer tailor-made tours in Galapagos and on the Ecuadorian mainland.