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Chez Elena Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Parque La Carolina

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A stone bathtub with steps, a window, and a view of greenery.
Gym
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a wooden cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and curtains.
Street view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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Calle Gonzalo Escudero S1-412, Urbanización Las Orquídeas, Quito, Pichincha
  • Place, Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, National Polytechnic School
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, General Rumiñahui Coliseum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a telephone, and a window with red curtains.

City Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

City Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Quito

Puengasi stay.Your stay at this Puengasi guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha and General Rumiñahui Coliseum. University Andina Simón Bolívar and National Polytechnic School are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • National Polytechnic School - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • General Rumiñahui Coliseum - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Parque La Carolina - 20 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Monument to the Equator - 38 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Chimbacalle Station - 10 min drive
  • Cardenal de la Torre Station - 11 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Famosas Tripas De Doña Fabiolita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corvinas de Don Jimmy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café San Blas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vista hermosa 2 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Mosaico - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Chez Elena Guesthouse

Family-friendly stay near Parque La Carolina
Chez Elena Guesthouse offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Chez Elena Guesthouse. An area shuttle within 5 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Quito guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Chez Elena Guesthouse offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 3.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 5 per pet, per night (maximum USD 60 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 5 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 3.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 39 per room (one way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 5 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per night (maximum USD 60 per stay)
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Chez Elena Guesthouse.

Property is also known as

Chez Elena Guesthouse
Chez Elena Guesthouse House
Chez Elena Guesthouse House Quito
Chez Elena Guesthouse Quito
Elena Guesthouse
Chez Elena Quito
Chez Elena Guesthouse Quito
Chez Elena Guesthouse Guesthouse
Chez Elena Guesthouse Guesthouse Quito

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chez Elena Guesthouse to the airport?

Chez Elena Guesthouse is 24.6 mi (62-min drive) away from the Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chez Elena Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Chez Elena Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 39 per room, one way.

Does Chez Elena Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Chez Elena Guesthouse, but breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 3.50 per person.

Is there a casino at Chez Elena Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Chez Elena Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Chez Elena Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Chez Elena Guesthouse have a pool?

Chez Elena Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Chez Elena Guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Chez Elena Guesthouse have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Chez Elena Guesthouse to downtown Quito?

Chez Elena Guesthouse is 1.5 mi away from Quito.

Chez Elena Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a great place to stay! Paco and Elena will make you feel at home. We have stayed 3 times.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel

The hotel was nice. I went with my family (my wife and little daughter) and we enjoy it. The staff is actually a family and they were very kind and friendly. The food was good, basically homemade. The room was clean, no so big but was enough for us. For the price the accommodation was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family staff. NOISY neighborhood.

Comfortable accommodations with a roof top patio. Breakfast and simple dinner available with advance request. Easy bus access to town. Hard for taxi drivers to find it but map with address is available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Piter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelente Ubicacion

De Colores! Esta Excelentemente ubicada cerca del centro historico de Quito, facil acceso en transporte publico, el trato del personal es excelente. Dios los bendiga!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bare bones

Chez Elena is a bit out of the way with not much within walking distance. We showed up around 7pm and were not given the room we booked. They either don't have access to or don't check their reservations. However, Elena was very nice and cleaned another room for us right away. The rooms are very, very basic. The curtains did not block light, and I'm sure people could see right into the rooms at night. Hot water was also iffy. I had a hot shower but my husband did not. While removed from Old Town, the neighborhood is still very loud at night and we did not sleep at all. WiFi is also spotty. The positives are that Elena is extremely nice and accommodating. She made a delicious and generous breakfast, and she even shared with us tortillas made with homemade masa flour her previous guests had gifted to her. She also hunted at length for tape for us to fix a rip in our bag.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Go to a better hotel.

Guesthouse is a correct statement. You are in someone else's home and the owner who is a bit of a moody character lets you know it. Didn't get a warm, fuzzy feeling in this place. Not very accessible to historic area and not worth the money you save by staying here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and clean

Not a central location. Owners willing to help with travel arrangements. Very spacious clean accommodation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Intéresses à y retourner

Un milieu très familial, des gens tres accueillants et tres avenants. Au moins une personne sur place parle français et anglais. On peut obtenir de très bonnes informations sur les points d'intérêts a Quito et dans les environs. Acces facile a la vieille ville de Quito par autobus.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jorge Enrique Gallego

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Como seleccionan ustedes los hoteles que ofrecen?

Terrible, no me recibieron en el hotel, que mi reserva estaba cancelada, que no habían habitaciones, fue evidente que tenían sobre vendido el hotel, por el campeonato Latinoamérica de BMX, al evento que fui, a las 2 de la mañana me toco salir a buscar otro hotel y lo encontré gracias a Dios, eso si la confiabilidad que pude tener con Hoteles.com se perdió por completo, es decir no los recomendaría jamás, ni a ese hotel ni a su sitio web... Pues lo que se gestiona con ustedes no los respetan los hoteles así de simple!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

personel aceuillant

tres bon et en plus le fils dario parle couramment le francais
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Familiär und gemütlich

Für längere Aufenthalte in quito weniger geeignet, da Taxi oder Busse erforderlich sind. Da Türen und Tor abends geschlossen sind, bereitet der nächtliche Einlass gelegentlich Probleme (man erhält dazu keinen Schlüssel). Sehr freundliche Gastgeber und sehr gutes Essen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

agingerabroad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastically run guesthouse; great family

Loved the place and would happily go back again. I recommend checking out some of the day trips they have to offer - you basically get your own personal tour guide :-).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Poppi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The family are very kind and helpful and even picked me up at the airport when I arrived very late at night. They are also creative and there is a cool, arty feel to the place. Enjoyed my stay very much!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like visiting your grandmother.

Convenient family-type atmosphere. Closer to the airport than most. Several steps down from the street and several steps up to our room. Not for handicapped travellers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hospitality, difficult location

I made a quick stay at Chez Elena before heading to the airport the following morning. The proprietors were fantastic hosts. They were friendly, cooked a great dinner, and helped us out with our travel needs (convenient airport shuttle service, for example). It was a pretty small operation and was much more like a homestay than a hotel. The place was a bit difficult to get to (Hotels.com has the wrong address up), and likely requires a taxi to get to anything in the city. The rooms were nice, the building was beautiful, and I wouldn't mind staying there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

Although this inn is out of the city, there is a bus stop right outside, and it's about a 20 bus ride to downtown. Paco and Elena are wonderful, friendly people. Their son, Dario, speaks English. They do their own tours, which were excellent. Excellent value at this guest house. The house is like an art museum. Paco is a noted Ecuadorian artist. The breakfasts are fine. Hot water for showers is limited or missing.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Long way out

Excellent servive!!, Great food,
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

location to be desired

Stay one night at this place. On arrival had to wait on the street for 45min until the owners arrived (in spite of the email sent the previous day). House is nice and clean. The location of the place is far from anything ($15-$20 cab ride from airport)- good thing they offered diner as there are no restaurant nearby. Bring hear plugs for the night: everyone has a dog in the neighbourhood. Very friendly family, good value in spite of location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente Atencion!

Nos gusto casi todo!... si no fuera por el unico detalle de que el baño queda afuera de la habitacion... diriamoa que nuestra estadia alli fue perfecta!... Gracias!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chez Elena in Quito

The owners are wonderful, and very friendly. I will stay there again. You will have to either take a taxi or bus, to get to the tourists sites, but easy to do
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hoel Chez Elena in Quito, Ecuador-excellent value!

This is a very lovely, new, clean, and hospitable hotel. It is a 20 minute bus ride from downtown Quito, which makes it a bit hard to find. I do heartily recommend it, however. Just remember to get the hotel's local number from Hotels.com before you come, so the taxi driver can call to get directions if needed. Alternatively, print the map located on the Hotels.com website and bring it along with you. The owners live right next door. They serve breakfast and dinner. It seems more like a B&B but you have your own private bedroom with its alloted bathroom in the adjoining hallway. The hot water works. Overall, an excellent stay at a quite remarkable price. Oh, the bus line is very convenient into town, picking you up and dropping you off just 100 feet from the hotel. 5 stars except for the location. The wifi signal is weak, but I'll get them to work on it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort