Hotels in Quito, Ecuador

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador located just 15 miles from the Equator in northwestern South America. Quito's altitude in the plaza of the central square is approximately 9,200 feet, which is almost twice the elevation of Denver, Colorado. Teleferiqo is a hiker's favorite location, with 18 gondolas traveling the side of Quito's western mountain range along the Pichincha Volcanoes to a summit with panoramic views and trails. Biking Dutchman Cycling Tours has been offering guided biking trips throughout Ecuador since 1991. Just 40 miles from Quito are numerous volcanoes and mountains amidst cultivated fields offering additional hiking opportunities.

Le Parc Hotel

Le Parc Hotel has 30 executive suites, each with a bedroom and living room. Each suite comes with a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable, complimentary Internet access, refrigerator, anti-riot windows and free breakfast. Blu restaurant provides fine dining in the hotel lobby. Le Bar, located on the hotel's roof, serves cocktails and appetizers nightly. L'Occitane Spa is a full-service therapeutic facility, and within the hotel is also a fully equipped fitness center.

Le Parc Hotel
N34-349 E Irlanda
Quito, Ecuador
+563 2255-3953
leparc.com

Hotel Plaza Grande

The five-star, 15-suite Hotel Plaza Grande is in the heart of the historic district of Quito. All suites provide premium bath amenities, complimentary Internet access, cable TV, mini-bar and Jacuzzi.

The Plaza Grande has three restaurants on site. La Belle Epoque offers a panoramic view of the historic district with gourmet cuisine. Cafe Plaza Grande is a casual restaurant serving traditional Ecuadorian fare, and El Claustro Wine Cellar serves wines and specialty cocktails nightly.

The spa, fitness center and sauna are located on the first floor of the Plaza Grande, and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Hotel Plaza Grande
Calle Garcia Moreno
N5-16 y Chile
Quito, Ecuador
+593 2256-6497
plazagrandequito.com

Mercure Grand Hotel Alameda

The Mercure Grand has 148 rooms, each with mini-bar, cable/satellite TV, along with telephone in bath and bedroom. "Spicy," a coffee shop and deli on the terrace, is complemented with the Grands Vins Mercure selection of wines. "Globe Walker" bar serves cocktails and appetizers from late morning to late evening. A fully equipped fitness center is just off the lobby concourse.

Mercure Grand Hotel Alameda
Roca 653 and Amazonas Avenue
Quito, Ecuador
+593 2299-4000
mercure.com

Best Western Plaza Hotel Casino

Best Western has 100 suites and is located next to the 4-square-mile Carolina Park (Quito's most popular park). Each room includes cable TV, refrigerators, mini-bars, complimentary bottled water, complimentary newspaper, free full buffet breakfast, free cocktail and a separate sitting area with sofa bed. Dine at the rooftop restaurant with views of the park and city. A lobby bar serves cocktails and appetizers from late morning to late evening. There's also a fully equipped fitness center with sauna and massage services.

Best Western Plaza Hotel Casino
Shyris 1757 y Naciones Unidas
Quito, Ecuador
+593 2244-5305
bestwestern.com

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