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Hotel El Altar

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba

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TV
Terrace/patio
Double or Twin Room
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Avenida 11 de Noviembre y, Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Chimborazo, 60107
  • Popular LocationRegional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHigher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo19 min walk
  • Popular LocationOlympic Stadium3 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Riobamba

In state park.Your stay at this Riobamba hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Sesquicentennial Park. Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and Olympic Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba - 6 min walk
  • Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo - 19 min walk
  • Olympic Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Riobamba Cathedral - 5 min drive
  • National University of Chimborazo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Riobamba Train Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 18 min walk
  • Gas Plaza - 3 min drive
  • Rayuela - 3 min drive
  • Fogón del Puente - 2 min drive
  • Krispy - 2 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Altar

3-star hotel near Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A steam room, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Altar. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Riobamba hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Altar offers 30 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Riobamba hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Spa services
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 5 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet deposit: USD 5 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Hotel El Altar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and professional. Full breakfast is nice. Would prefer real coffee to instant however.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Nice full breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and i stayed for 3 days. The staff was very accomadating and welcoming. The hotel is in a safe and convenient location.

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service for the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Zoila

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I saw in the advertising, I was move to a room on the garage, was pretty old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
One night and it was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a neat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great people and great place, clean and confortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019