Ecuador · 4 Hotels Listed · Old Town · Mariscal · La Floresta
Quito
The Andes' highest capital. UNESCO colonial Old Town at 9,350 feet, the gateway to Galápagos, and South America's most refined heritage hotels.
The Andes' highest capital. UNESCO colonial Old Town at 9,350 feet, the gateway to Galápagos, and South America's most refined heritage hotels.
Ranked by overall occasion score. Every hotel verified, priced, and reviewed for 2025–2026.
"31 rooms in a restored 1920s mansion on Plaza San Francisco — Quito's grand boutique."
"15 suites Relais & Châteaux on Plaza Grande — Quito's most exclusive city luxury."
"10 rooms in a restored republican mansion — Quito's most design-forward boutique."
"257 rooms — Quito's polished modern luxury in the Mariscal business district."
Casa Gangotena on Plaza San Francisco is the romantic Quito anniversary. Hotel Plaza Grande is the Relais alternative.
All Anniversary Hotels →Plaza Grande with 15 suites is the most exclusive Quito honeymoon. Casa Gangotena is the alternative.
All Honeymoon Hotels →31 rooms in a restored 1920s mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco. Casa Gangotena — Quito's grand boutique and one of South America's finest heritage hotels.
15 suites Relais & Châteaux on Plaza Grande in a restored 1930s palace. Hotel Plaza Grande — Quito's most exclusive city luxury.
10 rooms in a restored republican mansion. Illa Experience — Quito's most design-forward boutique with curated Ecuadorian art.
257 rooms in the Mariscal business district. JW Marriott Quito — the polished family-luxury and business choice.
June–September is dry season. October–May has afternoon rains.
Plaza San Francisco for Casa Gangotena. Plaza Grande for Hotel Plaza Grande. San Marcos for Illa. Mariscal for JW Marriott.
Top tier $280–$550.
Mariscal Sucre Quito International (UIO). Direct from Miami, Bogotá, Madrid.
Book 6-8 weeks ahead. Cancellation 24-72 hours.
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