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Quito, Ecuador

Set at 2,850 metres in an Andean valley beneath the Pichincha volcano, Quito guards one of the best-preserved colonial centres in the Americas, among the first sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978. Its finest hotels range from restored mansions on the plazas of the Old Town to contemporary towers near Parque La Carolina, with gilded churches, rooftop terraces and volcano views at every turn.

Casa Gangotena

A restored Republican-era mansion on Quito's Plaza San Francisco, now a Relais & Châteaux hotel with a rooftop terrace, Art Deco furnishings and a restaurant devoted to Ecuadorian 'cocina mestiza'.

Illa Experience Hotel

An intimate luxury hotel in a 17th-century house in Quito's San Marcos quarter, with individually named suites, a spa, Panecillo views and a programme of experiences rooted in Andean culture.

Hotel Plaza Grande

Fifteen suites facing Quito's Plaza de la Independencia, between the cathedral and Carondelet Palace, with the classic Café Plaza Grande and the basement-level cocktail bar, Bar 1936.

JW Marriott Hotel Quito

A landmark of modern Quito where Avenida Orellana meets Avenida Amazonas, known for its glass-pyramid atrium, outdoor heated pool, spa and easy access to La Mariscal and Parque La Carolina.

Le Parc Hotel

A contemporary design hotel in Quito's financial district, with interiors by Adriana Hoyos, Philippe Starck bathroom details and a heated rooftop pool more than 70 metres above the street.

Swissôtel Quito

A long-established five-star hotel on Avenida 12 de Octubre, with 232 rooms and 43 executive apartments, the Japanese restaurant Tanoshii and the Amrita Spa, between La Floresta and La Mariscal.

Hacienda Rumiloma

A country-house hotel on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano above Quito, with antique-filled suites warmed by fireplaces, llamas on the grounds and sweeping views over the capital.

Hotel Carlota

A sustainable design hotel a block from Quito's Plaza Grande, with individually styled rooms, alpaca duvets, a bistro, a wine cellar and a 360-degree terrace over the colonial rooftops.

Hotel Patio Andaluz

A late 16th-century colonial house and national monument on García Moreno street in Quito's Old Town, with 32 rooms around arcaded courtyards and the Rincón de Cantuña restaurant.

La Casona de la Ronda

A heritage boutique hotel on La Ronda, the most picturesque colonial lane of Quito's Old Town, with hand-carved furniture, polished hardwood floors and junior suites steps from Santo Domingo.

Hotel Mama Cuchara

A renovated Spanish colonial house in La Loma Grande, one of Quito's oldest quarters, with skylit courtyards, art for sale along its galleries and a rooftop bar with 360-degree views.

Sheraton Quito

A modern five-star hotel at Naciones Unidas and República de El Salvador, in the heart of Quito's financial district, steps from the Quicentro and the lawns of Parque La Carolina.

Casa Aliso Boutique Hotel

A restored 1936 Republican-era house in La Floresta, Quito's most creative dining quarter, with garden rooms, a full breakfast and galleries, cafés and restaurants right on its doorstep.

Hilton Colón Quito

A long-established five-star landmark facing Parque El Ejido on Avenida Amazonas, with a 42-suite boutique tower, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and a sushi bar.

Dann Carlton Quito

A five-star business hotel on Avenida República de El Salvador, near Parque La Carolina, with 210 rooms, Restaurante Ópera, Bar Liverpool, a pool and 13 event salons.

NH Collection Quito Royal

A contemporary NH Collection hotel on Calle Luis Cordero, between the cafés of La Floresta and the bars of La Mariscal, with a restaurant, bar, gym and meeting rooms.

Villa Colonna

An intimate five-suite house hotel in a restored colonial home of Quito's historic centre, with a rooftop patio, home-cooked meals on request and private market and cooking experiences.

Termas de Papallacta Spa & Resort

An Andean hot-springs resort in Papallacta, about an hour east of Quito, where heated cabins have private thermal tubs and guests share exclusive pools, a spa and mountain trails.

Hotel Boutique Mansión del Ángel

A restored 19th-century mansion overlooking Parque La Alameda, ten minutes on foot from Quito's Old Town, with individually decorated rooms, a glass-roofed patio and afternoon tea at five.

Ikala Quito Boutique Hotel

A 43-room boutique hotel in a former aristocratic house of La Mariscal, sister to Ikala Galápagos, with inner patios, gardens, a rooftop terrace and its own restaurant.

Hotel Boutique Casa San Marcos

A 17th-century house in the historic San Marcos quarter of Quito, turned into a small boutique hotel with an art gallery, a restaurant and rooms overlooking the old city.

Hotel Cantuña

Formerly Portal de Cantuña, a boutique hotel in a centuries-old former convent steps from Plaza San Francisco, with gilded baroque-style mouldings, a glass-roofed courtyard and a hot tub.

Hacienda Jimenita Wildlife Reserve

A fourth-generation family hacienda in Puembo, 20 minutes from Quito's airport, with suites in a private nature reserve, birdwatching trails, a spa, a hot tub and a fireside restaurant.