Top 10 Les Alpes Hotels

We spent two days in Quito following our Galapagos cruise and booked this very expensive hotel as a splurge to end our vacation. On the plus side, it is very beautifully decorated, our room was quite large and there were lots of fluffy towels and nice toiletries. We received a bottle of wine and some chocolate when we checked in, and the people at the front desk were very nice. But the negatives certainly overshadowed the positives, considering how much we paid for the room. The air conditioner was barely adequate, although we turned it down as low as possible, so we spent two uncomfortable nights. One of the main reasons for booking the hotel was to eat in their lovely restaurant, We even thought we made a reservation for our first night. However. when we checked in , we discovered that the restaurant had been closed for months and the only available restaurant was little better than a coffee shop, although they did serve dinners. The breakfast that was included in the room rate was very limited, with most of the other offerings an additional cost. Even at more modest hotels, we have enjoyed very nice buffets with many choices, but not at this hotel. And finally, our trip ended on a very negative note. The hotel is on a pedestrian street so we, with all of our luggage, walked to the corner with the bellman to meet our car. He didn't have a cart so we carried everything. While we were standing there someone took one of our bags, unfortunately the one with the presents we were bringing home to our family. The hotel never bothered to get in touch with me afterwards, although I guess technically it was not entirely their fault, even though they walk guests to the corner on a regular basis. But an expression of regret would have been appropriate and much appreciated. I really intended to give the hotel a “poor” rating, but decided in the end for “average” but only because the people at the front desk were so pleasant. But we would never recommend this hotel to anyone.

Fabulous in every way! The staff is fantastic from servers to reception to housekeeping. The rooms are very comfy and the breakfast is delicious! We were only there for a short pre cruise stay but I would go back in a heartbeat. We also had an amazing dinner in the South American restaurant. I will write a separate review

My husband kept raving about this hotel. Ignore any negative reviews you might spot here. Front desk staff were attentive and pretty fluent in English (although it’s presumptive to expect that wherever we travel). The hotel is on a quiet street for Quito and had double-glazed windows (unusual in this temperate climate) so it was super quiet. I got there at night and closed the heavy drapes; only in the morning did I discover there were blackout shades, too — a nice touch. Abundant hot water (not always a given in Ecuador) and a spacious room. This hotel felt very luxurious to us. The pool and workout area, which we did not have time to use, was amazingly well appointed. Breakfast buffet was pretty varied and phenomenal as well. We felt pretty spoiled staying here. When we were there the English Ambassador and his entourage were also staying there, so I think it’s considered to be a pretty good place.

Near the hotel is a large shopping Citic, shopping and shopping is very convenient, the back door of the hotel is the Mexican Embassy, if you apply for a visa to stay at the hotel is very convenient.

This a hotel with a bit of charm and character. Our room also has the widest bed I have ever slept in - positioned at either end it was possible for our hands not to touch both at full armspan! The breakfast spread was not as luxurious as in some hotels we stayed in but the egg station served up some comparable quality fare. In addition, the croque monsieur we had as a late afternoon snack / alternative to dinner was particularly good! The hotel was very accommodating about printing a 15 page document for me free of charge and also supplying some oxygen to our room when my girlfriend eventually realised she was suffering with the altitude! They also happily put the Champions League semi final on their big (giant) tv with English commentary. Security was very visible and provided a sort of personal protection detail for my girlfriend whenever she stepped outside to vape. This, alongside the remote lock that sounds like a prison gate being opened(!) does, however, have the double edged effect of making one feel a little hyper sensitive about safety! The only slight issue with the hotel is that because it is built around a central courtyard it is noisy when guests arrive/depart during the night. And because of flight times to/from the Galapagos and Quito this is quite a common occurrence. This hotel is differentiated from slightly more corporate / super-luxury alternatives but will still satisfy people used to that standard of accommodation. The service was excellent and they were very accommodating. No gym etc. We found a good little laundrette within a five minute walk that washed our entire accumulation of dirty clothes for something like five dollars….

My wife and I always stay overnight at the Wyndham when we arrive on a late flight to Quito after our travels. We live fairly close-by but we feel like we are extending our vacation for another night when we stay here. The hotel is beautiful and everyone we come into contact with is very nice and provides impeccable service.