Mercure Alameda Quito stands at Roca E4-122 and Amazonas Avenue in La Mariscal, the central district of the modern city, and it faces the green expanse of Parque El Ejido, a five-minute walk away. It is a ten-floor hotel with 144 rooms and a full set of facilities that makes it a good place to recover after a day at altitude. There is an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, a health club and the L'essence Spa, which needs a reservation, along with a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a garden and a small area of shops. Free Wi-Fi and free self parking are included. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across more than 300 reviews, with especially high marks for cleanliness and for staff and service. Rooms range from comfort rooms with a king, queen or two twin beds to executive studio suites and two-bedroom superior suites, so it works for couples, friends and families.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about a three-minute walk from the La Mariscal craft market, eight minutes from Plaza Foch and seven from the House of Ecuadorian Culture, so you can walk to restaurants, bars and shops after dark in a district that is lively but best explored with the usual city caution. The El Ejido station on the metro line is about nine minutes away on foot, which is the simplest way to reach the Old Town, and a taxi to the colonial centre takes about fifteen minutes in light traffic. The international airport is on the edge of the valley, roughly three-quarters of an hour away by car, and a shuttle can be arranged for a per-person fee, so book your transfer in advance.
Rooms and facilities
Comfort rooms are a practical size for two, and the suites give a separate bedroom and sitting space for a longer stay or a family. A pool and a spa are not common among Quito hotels, so this is the one to choose if you want warm water after a cold day or a walk in the Old Town. The pool is open from early morning until late evening. Breakfast is a buffet served for a charge, with a vegetarian choice, so check whether your rate includes it.
Parking is free on site, which helps if you rent a car to reach Cotopaxi or the Mitad del Mundo area. Pets are not accepted, and a rollaway bed can be added for a fee. Check-in begins in the early afternoon and check-out is before noon. Ecuadorian tax may be added at the property, and some visitors with a passport and tourist status may be exempt, so ask when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: the hotel suits travellers who want comfort and facilities more than a colonial atmosphere, business visitors, families who like a pool and couples who want a spa evening. It is not in the Old Town, so if you want to wake up among the plazas and churches, look at the hotels around Plaza Grande and Plaza San Francisco. Quito stands at about 2,850 metres, and the first day can feel tiring, so the sauna and hot tub are welcome.
Take it easy on arrival, drink plenty of water and plan the highest viewpoints, such as the TelefériQo, for later in your stay. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates, so compare flexible and fixed options, and book early for the holiday weeks around Christmas and the Fiestas de Quito in early December.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and hot tub
- ✓L'essence Spa (reserve ahead)
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Health club
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Walk to Parque El Ejido
Good questions
Where is Mercure Alameda Quito?+
At Roca E4-122 and Amazonas Avenue in La Mariscal, about a five-minute walk from Parque El Ejido and nine from the El Ejido metro station.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, plus a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. The spa needs a reservation.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a charge. Check your rate for current terms.
