Sebastian

WARNING! I reserved 2 rooms for 4 nights. Since the time of booking, the hotel sold and old reservations were canceled. Nobody informed me. I found out from a tour operator arranging airport transfers the night before I flew to Quito! Luckily Expedia was able to rebook me. Expedia had not been informed and showed my reservation confirmed. If you have reservations you better call the hotel to confirm. Worst service ever!

I stayed at Hotel Sebastian before and after Galapagos trip. First stay was in older room on lower floor. Second stay was in remodeled room on upper floor. Remodeled rooms were well designed and furnished. Felt I was receiving a great value on room price to quality. Desk staff was quite helpful and most spoke English. Ask for a map of the city which they have behind the desk. There is a guy outside who will help you get a taxi to where ever you want to go. They will also help arrange for a taxi to get to the airport. Great hotel for first time visitor to Quito. Didn't realize how lucky I was on hotel location until I arrived. Hotel is just blocks from the tourist office and Plaza Foch where you get picked up for most of the day tours outside the city. You can buy tickets for the hop-on-hop off city bus tour at the tourist office, which I recommend for getting acquainted with the city. Stock up at the tourist office on good priced chocolate to take home too. Achiote is closest highly rated restaurant. Just 2 blocks away. I felt safe walking to and from there at night as a solo female. I took a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Make certain you arrive with the name of the hotel and address to give to the taxi driver. Would stay here again due to location and comfort.

Enjoyed a nice stay here with family after returning from the amazon. Nicely located and close to the CBD. Rooms are simple but good, friendly staff were helpful. Has a decent restaurant within the hotel too.