Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) Quito

Quito , Ecuador

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  • Good accomodation, service and food but a bit out the tourist sites

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    arniella 0 contribution Puerto Rico May 15, 2011

    The hotel is in very good conditions, very clean, nice scents all over the place and spacious rooms. The breakfast is excellent, a full breakfast with hot and cold items. I was particularly impressed by the variety of fresh breads and pastries and the coffee was great too. All the staff service that we interact with were very friendly and attentive. The only flaw of the hotel is that is not closely located to major tourist areas although is across the street of La Carolina park. We never visited the park but it looks like a nice place to walk. On the other hand, the location is conveniently close to the airport for people with a short stopover or an early flight.

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