The South American country of Ecuador straddles the Equator, from which it derives its name. It offers a number of attractions for the visitor, such as the capital Quito which was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in the 1970s for being the best preserved historic center in Latin America, a massive array of bio-diversity and cultures and the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Hotel are given a star system rating, based on their standards, with 5 stars being the highest. A number of hotels in Ecuador hold this rating.
A member of "The Leading Hotels of the World in Ecuador," the Oro Verde comes recommended by the Five Star alliance. Situated in the downtown commercial and banking center of the city of Guayaquil, the hotel is only eight minutes from the international airport. Accommodation is provided in 230 luxury rooms divided into superior, deluxe, suites and presidential suite categories. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV, Internet and comfortable beds, as well as facilities for business travelers. Diners are catered for in the hotel's three restaurants, with there also being a bar and delicatessen on-site. Hotel amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, casino and shopping area.
Oro Verde Hotel
9 de Octubre Street
P.O.Box 09-01-9636
Guayaquil
593-4-2327999
593-4-2329350
oroverdehotels.com/gye/
The Hilton Colon Hotel in the capital of Ecuador Quito is just a 10 minute walk from the colonial Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the business district of Quito, with a number of facilities to cater for business travelers, including 15 meeting rooms for up to 700 people, an executive lounge and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Diners can opt to eat in one of the hotel's five restaurants, including Mediterranean and Japanese eateries. Other hotel facilities include a fitness center and spa, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Accommodation is provided in executive rooms and suites equipped with large beds, work-desks, plasma TVs and large marble en-suite bathrooms.
Hilton Colon Quito Hotel
Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida 1
Quito, 1701-3103
593-2-2560666
593-2-2563903
hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/groups.jhtml?ctyhocn=QUIHIHF
The Radisson Royal Hotel in Quito is located in the historic Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage site) of Quito, 20 minutes from the historic downtown and close to the cultural attractions. Guest accommodation is provided in 112 rooms and suites, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi Internet, a work desk, cable TV, mini bar, clock radio for Ipods, wireless telephones, safety box, 32 inch LCD TV, coffee machine, iron/ironing board and complimentary newspaper. Hotel amenities include a health club including a gym, massage service, sauna and steam bath, and a business center with meeting areas, photocopiers, fax machines and complimentary Internet.
Radisson Royal Quito Hotel
12 de Octubre Ave. and Cordero 444 St.
Quito
593-2-2233333
593-2-2235777
radisson.com/hotels/ecquito
