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Hotel La Cartuja

★★★★ Leonidas Plaza 170 y 18 de Septiembre, Quito, EC

8.8 guest rating· 185 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Neo-Colonial Mansion with Garden Views

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities

Set in a charming neo-Colonial mansion, La Cartuja offers rooms with garden views, free Wi-Fi, and private parking. The rooms feature cream-coloured walls, dark wood furniture, cable TV, and work desks. Guests can enjoy private bathrooms with showers and hot-running water.

Convenient Location and Tour Assistance

Located just 100 meters from an Ecovia Station and 3 km from Quito’s historical centre, La Cartuja provides easy access to explore the city. The tour desk is available to offer assistance and tips for a memorable stay.

Delicious American Breakfast in the Gardens

Start your day with an American breakfast featuring tropical fruits in the hotel's lush gardens. A perfect way to energize before exploring Quito.

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Rooms & rates

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Double bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Sofa

Single Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Sofa

Triple Room

Sleeps 4 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Sofa

Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Sofa

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
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  • Airport pick up
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Minimarket on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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Leonidas Plaza 170 y 18 de Septiembre, Quito, EC

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Check-out
until 12:30 PM

What guests say8.8185 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Clean rooms+ Delicious breakfastOccasional hot water issues
Cleanliness8.6
Service9.1
Location8.9
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.6

A friendly family run hotel with excellent staff

10.0

Lovely hotel the staff go the extra mile to make your experience enjoyable. A family run business with friendly staff. Fresh flowers throughout the building are a lovely touch. The building is well maintained and clean.

ReviewsDeb4040 · 2026-06-30

A home away from home, not just another hotel

10.0

As someone who travels globally for work and is also an avid traveler, I’ve stayed in hotels all over the world. Experiences like this remind me that the most memorable places aren’t always the most luxurious. They’re the ones that make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. If you’re looking for a polished, modern hotel with every amenity, this may not be the place for you. But if you want to experience Quito beyond the typical tourist experience, you’ll appreciate what this hotel offers. The hotel is in a charming older home on a quiet residential street, yet it’s within walking distance of wonderful restaurants, grocery stores, and local attractions. I loved exploring the neighborhood on foot and then returning to a place that felt peaceful and welcoming. What really makes this hotel special is its character. It never felt like I was staying in a commercial hotel. It felt like I was staying in someone’s home, and that’s exactly what made it memorable. The staff deserves special recognition, especially Karla. She was genuinely kind, welcoming, and always ready to help. She made me feel less like a guest and more like a friend. One of the things I appreciated most was the opportunity to experience everyday life in Quito instead of being tucked away in a tourist bubble. That, to me, is what travel is about. This hotel has something that can’t be manufactured, authenticity. It has charm, warmth, and heart. When I return to Quito, I won’t be looking for something different. I’ll be coming back here because it truly felt like a home away from home.

amypW7088WK · 2026-06-25

Guest review

9.0

El primer día no pusieron el shampoo

Magali · EC · 2026-06-13

Very Good

9.0

Very nice hotel

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Glamor · GB · 2026-06-13

Very cosy and safe

9.0

I find the place safe and staff particularly Patricio was very helpful and goes out his way to help us with our needs.

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Glamor · GB · 2026-06-09

Prima hotel voor n meerdaags verblijf in Quito. Centraal en super rustig .

9.0

Mooi gebouw, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, zeer goed bed, ruime kamer, ruime badkamer, mooie binnentuin, mooie zitkamer/lobby, goede locatie in het 'nieuwe' deel van Quito, dichtbij t mooie park El Ejido.

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Antonius · NL · 2026-06-07

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 6 years old to 13 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Adults stay for US$25 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.

You haven't added any cots.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.