We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Quito, Ecuador. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Central. Great restaurant. This incredible colonial-style hotel is located in Quito's San Francisco square and boasts panoramic views of the historic center from its terrace. Quito´s Basilica is 8 minutes driving. Casa Gangotena offers guests free American breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The elegant air-conditioned rooms at this property come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some boast views of the city. Free water is available during your stay and a welcome fruit selection offered at check-in. International and regional cuisine is served at the on-site restaurant, and guests can find other dining options within just 500 metres of the hotel. Plaza Independencia Square is a 5-minute walk away, Casa del Albado Museum is situated just 200 metres away, and Quito's Basilica is an 8-minute drive away. Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 40 km from Casa Gangotena.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Great value. The 5-star Plaza Grande is on Plaza de la Independencia, Quito´s central square. It features colonial architecture with 15 luxurious suites, a wellness spa and moonlight horse-drawn carriage city tours. Accommodations at the Plaza Grande Hotel have elegant décor, dark woods and brown earthly tones. All suites have marbled bathrooms, a hydromassage tub and a separate lounge area with a sofa. Guests at the Plaza Grande Hotel can select from 3 restaurants. La Belle Epoque restaurant has gourmet fusion food and live opera music, while the Café Plaza Grande serves traditional Ecuadorian cuisine with live guitar music. El Caustro wine cellar features live Flamenco music and shows. The hotel is located only 9.1 km from Mariscal Sucre Airport. Free nearby parking is available.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Quito. It also has super comfortable beds and great affordability!
Creative. Stylish. Attractively located in the centre of Quito, Illa Experience Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and some rooms have city views. All rooms have a wardrobe. Illa Experience Hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Popular points of interest near Illa Experience Hotel include Sucre Theatre, Bolivar Theatre and Colonial Art Museum. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International, 38 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Super central. Great restaurant. Great location. Hotel Patio Andaluz is an elegant boutique hotel with colonial and classic style from the end of the 16th century, a national monument whose walls contain centuries of history and art, with large arches, and inner courtyards filled with light and colorful gardens. These unique spaces creates a charm and cozy atmosphere for guests and visitors. In each hall of the hotel there are living rooms and spaces to relax, enjoy a drink and admire all the decorative pieces, plants and architectural details that give personality and warmth to the hotel Hotel Patio Andaluz has a privileged location in the heart of Quito just 150 meters (490 feet) from Quito`s downtown main square: Independence square, 7-minute walk from San Francisco square; 5 minutes from the famous church la Compañía and its impressive golden interior; 6 minutes from Teatro Sucre, scene of important events; and to many other sites of great interest in Colonial Quito such as museums, churches and historical sites. At Patio Andaluz, guests can dine in the exclusive El Rincón de Cantuña restaurant located in the heart of our main patio, offers a variety of Ecuadorian and international dishes. The wine cellar Marquez de Jerez offers a private and exclusive ambient to enjoy Tapas, cocktails and wines. In the new coffee shop Cafe del Patio, guests can find Ecuadorian coffee and chocolate specialties, pastries and salty and sweet snacks made with local products.Show full description
One of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Quito. It also has a central location!
Central. Great restaurant. Comfortable beds. Set in a colonial style house built in 1738, La Casona de la Ronda Hotel Boutique Patrimonial offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma Tv in Quito’s historic centre. Breakfast is provided. Decorated with stylish wooden furnishing and parquet floors, rooms at La Casona de la Ronda are very bright. Some of them have seating areas and enjoy city views. An American buffet style breakfast is included in the room rate. Drinks from the bar and hot beverages from the coffee shop can be enjoyed in the garden and on the terrace. Excursions can be booked at the tour desk, and airport shuttles can be arranged. La Casona de la Ronda heritage hotel is 150 metres from Santo Domingo Bus Station and 14 km from Mariscal Sucre Airport.Show full description
Creative. Cosy rooms. Great value. Set in a picturesque 17th Century building featuring an art gallery and a restaurant, Hotel Boutique Casa San Marcos offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV in central Quito. Independencia Square is 500 metres away. Boasting baroque design décor, rooms at San Marcos Casa Hotel Boutique have seating areas with DVD players. All of them have large windows overlooking the city, bathrobes and toiletries. Some of them afford scenic views of the historic city centre. A personalized breakfast including coffee, tea, milk, fruits, cereals, yogurt and bread is served daily. Featuring views of Panecillo, the restaurant offers a wide variety of Ecuadorian dishes and Mediterranean cuisine. Guest can unwind in the patio or in the lounge, which features 3 charming fireplaces. An art gallery including local and international works is featured in the hotel corridors. Massage treatments can be arranged for an extra fee. Hotel Boutique Casa San Marcos is 8 km from Quitumbre Bus Station, and 3 km from Chimbacalle Train Station.Show full description
Nice style. Rooftop bar. Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel is a design hotel that offers Eco-friendly accommodations in the historical Center of Quito. Guests of the hotel can enjoy a 360-terrace view of the city from the lounge or taste the urban cuisine of the hotel’s Bistro Restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each uniquely contemporary decorated room at Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel features a bed fitted with organic hypoallergenic Alpaca duvets and pillows, custom made chairs and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have natural lighting and high ceilings. Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel's eco-friendly installations feature a system that cleans and reuses 70 percent of the water consumed in the property, and 30 percent of the energy used by the Hotel comes from solar power. Other facilities include a reading salon and a wine cellar where guests can schedule a wine tasting. Complimentary tea hour is held from 15:00 to 18:00 everyday. Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel is 100 meters from Plaza Grande and 210 meters from the Metropolitan Cathedral while Basilica del Voto Nacional is 600 meters away. The nearest airport, Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 46 minutes away. Airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.Show full description
Great location. Friendly staff. Situated in a 300-year old building in the historic city centre of Quito, El Relicario offers air-conditioned accommodations with handmade furniture. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. This hotel features rooms of various sizes decorated with Ecuadorian artwork. All rooms at Hotel El Relicario Del Carmen have TVs and en suite bathrooms. They also come equipped with a minibar and a safety deposit box. The hotel’s restaurant serves a variety of Ecuadorian cuisines and international dishes. At the Hotel El Relicario tour desk, guests can receive information about nearby landmarks, churches and museums. Plaza de La Independencia is only steps away from Hotel El Relicario Del Carmen. Quito Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Quito.
Hip. Creative. Great views. Popular among business travellers. Located in the Centro Histórico district in Quito, 300 metres from Colonial Art Museum, Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a spa centre and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Views of the mountain, garden or city are featured in certain rooms. The rooms include a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk, a business centre, concierge service and gift shop at the property. Sucre Theatre is 500 metres from Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique, while Bolivar Theatre is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 20 km from Vista del Angel Hotel Boutique.Show full description
Very stylish. Trendy. Cosy rooms. Situated in Quito, 200 metres from Colonial Art Museum, Adamas House Hotel Boutique features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms have a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature city views. At Adamas House Hotel Boutique all rooms include bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sucre Theatre, Bolivar Theatre and Eugenio Espejo Convention Center. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 39 km from Adamas House Hotel Boutique.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Quito. It also has very cosy rooms!
Creative. Cool. Superb breakfast. Situated in Quito, less than 1 km from Sucre Theatre, Chakana B&B Hotel Boutique Centro features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at the hotel also boast a city view. At Chakana B&B Hotel Boutique Centro rooms have a desk and a TV. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bolivar Theatre, Colonial Art Museum and El Ejido Park. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 34 km from Chakana B&B Hotel Boutique Centro.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Quito. It also has a highly rated breakfast!
Very central. Cool. Rooftop bar. Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Quito. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also have city views. At the hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Popular points of interest near Mama Cuchara by Art Hotels include Bolivar Theatre, Sucre Theatre and Colonial Art Museum. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ideally set in the centre of Quito, Hotel Plaza del Teatro offers 4-star accommodation close to Sucre Theatre and Colonial Art Museum. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Hotel Plaza del Teatro have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a patio. All units feature a wardrobe. Speaking English and Spanish, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Bolivar Theatre is 700 metres from the accommodation, while El Ejido Park is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Quito Mariscal Sucre International, 39 km from Hotel Plaza del Teatro, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Friendly staff. Very clean. Centrally located in the touristic area known as La Mariscal, close to El Jardín Commercial centre, Casa Joaquin Boutique Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and breakfast in Quito. This restored Colonial house features a bar, a patio and a rooftop terrace. San Francisco Convent and La Compania Church are a 10-minute drive. The rooms in Casa Joaquin Boutique Hotel feature unique designs, flat-screen TVs, telephones, and modern private bathrooms with rain showers. Room service is available. Breakfast is served daily and includes a mix of Continental and English breakfast with regional specialties such as empanadas, humitas, coffee syrup, local exotic fruits, fresh croissants and fresh squeezed juice. For dining and leisure options, the hotel is within walking distance from many restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas. Casa Joaquin Boutique Hotel is 2 km from Plaza Grande square and 40 km from Mariscal Sucre International Airport. This 4-star hotel is a gateway to the Galapagos Islands and the Andean mountains.Show full description
Mercure Hotel Alameda is situated just steps away from the Artisan Market on Quito’s showcase shopping street, Avenida Amazonas, within the district of Mariscal Sucre. All guest rooms at Mercure Hotel Alameda feature a satellite TV and an en suite bathroom. In addition, the bedrooms all have WiFi connectivity and a safety-deposit box. The property starts breakfast service at 04:00 and offers a coffee station throughout the morning. Restaurant Spicy is the hotel’s elegant dining establishment, serving a varied menu of local and international cuisine. A French bakery is also available. There are also many restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Guests can make use of Mercure Hotel Alameda's 24-hour business centre, 8 event halls or leisure facilities, which includes a fitness centre. The hotel is local close to many sites of cultural interest, including the Casa de Cultura Ecuatoriana which is 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel is 35 km from Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Free on-site parking is available. Mercure Hotel can arrange airport shuttle for a surcharge.Show full description
Set in an impressive building only 4.5 km from Quito’s historic centre, JW Marriott Quito features a spa, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Boasting stylish décor and modern facilities, air conditioned rooms at JW Marriott are bright and spacious. All of them have minibars and plasma TVs. Breakfast can be ordered at Bistro Latino, which serves international food for breakfast and lunch. La Hacienda Grill offers different steak and seafood options. Drinks and coffee service can be enjoyed at the Café Gourmet and at the Exchange Bar; enjoy the Chef's suggestions hors d'oeuvres with your preference of beer or sangria. Zumay Health Club facilities include Turkish baths, sauna, hot tub and a fitness centre. Guests can relax in the garden. A 24-hour front-desk is available to welcome guests. JW Marriott Quito is 40 km from Mariscal Sucre Airport.Show full description
Located in the centre of Quito, the 5-star Hilton Colon Quito Hotel offers a heated outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy 4 on-site restaurants and an executive lounge. The spacious air-conditioned rooms at Hilton Colon Quito Hotel feature a cable TV and panoramic views of the city and mountains. A minibar can be provided upon request. Guests can enjoy from 4 different dining options. Fresh seafood creations in an outdoors natural environment at Kioto Sushi Bar, enjoy cocktails at Bar La Pinta, Ecuadorean and International cuisine can be enjoyed in Café Colon and Sal & Pimienta Deli and Bakery offers healthy bites. The Hilton Colon Quito is only a 10-minute walk from Quito’s Colonial Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site and 15-minutes walk from financial district. Craft markets, museums and El Ejido Park are all within walking distance. Mariscal Sucre Airport is 40 km away.Show full description
Swissôtel offers elegant accommodation in Quito’s affluent commercial and residential district. It features 2 pools, tennis and squash courts, as well as a spa with hydromassage tub and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi is available. Featuring wood accents and Egyptian cotton linens, rooms at Swissôtel Quito are bright, air conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi access. They all come with cable TV channels, minibar and in-room safe. Five on-site restaurants offer a range of dishes from renowned French, Swiss and Japanese culinary traditions. The hotel’s modern meeting and event centre is one of the largest in the city. Quito’s Old Town district is 3 km from the Swissôtel and is the most intact in South America, according to UNESCO. Mariscal Area is popular with expats for its clubs and bars and is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Popular among business travellers. Located 3 km from the historic centre of Quito and near the World Trade Centre, this hotel features luxurious accommodation with a health club, free WiFi and free breakfast options starting a 2:30 for guests departing early. Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 44 km away. The rooms at the NH Collection Royal Quito are modernly decorated. All are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen cable TV, a coffee machine and a work desk. Some rooms views of Quito. NH Collection Royal Quito's health club provides a variety of massage treatments. Total work out can be done in the well-equipped gym. NH Collection Royal Quito can organize events for up to 200 guests. It is conveniently located within a variety of restaurants and the city's financial centre. The property offers an a la carte lunch and dinner service. Café Royal serves Ecuadorian and international cuisine. Trader's Bar is a nice place to relax while enjoying a drink, during the evening. Room service is available 24/7 and free parking is possible on site. An airport shuttle can be arranged for an additional cost.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Ikala Quito Hotel combines colonial and modern architecture in Quito´s trendy La Mariscal area, featuring three different room categories. It offers free WiFi, business center, a cava bar for small private and corporate events, and a cozy restaurant with national and international dishes. Casa de la Cultura museum and El Ejido Park are 5 blocks from Ikala Quito Hotel, and downtown Quito is a 10-minute drive away. The 4-star Ikala Quito Hotel supplies guests with Standard, Jr. Suite, and Suite rooms ranging from classic to unconventional décor, with tasteful artwork painted on canvas or directly on the walls. Each room also provides a cable TV, complete linen, and amenities. Guests can enjoy one of the many cozy living rooms and sitting areas, inner patios, gardens, and a rooftop terrace with views over the city of Quito. Anahi also offers taxi services and airport transfers at additional costs. We speak your language! . Show full description
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