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Hotel La Cartuja

3.0 of 5
Leonidas Plaza 170 y 18 de Septiembre, Quito, Ecuador
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Hotel La Cartuja
Ranked #40 of 103 hotels in Quito
4.0 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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New York City, New York
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

We stayed here as part of a pre and post Galapagos cruise with G Adventures (formerly Gap Adventures). The first night my mom and I got room #2, which is on the ground floor part of the main house. My sister and her friend got room #8 on the second level of the main house. There are no hair dryers... More

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London
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This hotel was a very homely place to stay with lots of nice pictures along the hallway and a pretty garden to provide some peace from the bustling of Quito. It really felt home from home. We had been warned by fellow travellers that Quito is not the safest of places so we were pleased to see that to get... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Stayed here with five other girls before and after our Galapagos trip. We felt very at home in this friendly clean spot! More

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McCall, Idaho
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

We found Hotel La Cartuja as our meeting hotel for a GAP Adventures trip. The location was great--we could walk to Old Town as well as Plaza Foch in Mariscal. Besides featuring clean, spacious rooms in a quiet location, Hotel La Cartuja has the best staff in Quito. Teresa, Maritza, Miguel, and Patricio (as well as support staff who's names... More

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

La Cartuja is best described as a ostal. it has a small but comfortable room, nice bed, sheets and covers and an old t.v. set with premium cable. it is quiet and cozy, and will allow you to rest easily at night. it is perfect for one-night travelers, specially young adventurers passing by Quito or staying for a larger period... More

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NJ
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

I stayed at the Hostal Cartuja for one night at the end of my GAP adventures tour in the Galapagos. To get into the Hostal Cartuja, you have to be buzzed in through a gate by someone at the front desk, which is manned 24 hours. The hotel has a lot of character and feels like you are staying at... More

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Toronto
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011
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I was La Cartuja for 2 nights at the beginning and end of a GAP Adventures Galapagos trip. It is a nice, basic clean hotel in a good part of town. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is a market nearby with great leather, wool and other souvenir items. Plaza Foch is nearby with many good restaurants. More

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toronto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011

Had a quiet stay when I was here before and after my GAP tour.. Although there's no lunch or dinner service(good breakfast though), a lot of good restaurants are only a cab away. A short walk to fastfood such as Mcdonald's and KFC are available. The hotel is very clean with a small courtyard. The staff are nice and helpful.... More

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Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2011

Very welcoming and helpful staff, who understand the weary travellers needs. Beautiful renovated building with high ceilings and original wood and tile floors. Excellent breakfast and the most gorgeous courtyard to relax and suntan in. The staff are very special and take care of every need. Very well spoken English. As well, they make sure that you are enjoying the... More

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York, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2011

Stayed before and after our Galapagos trip with GAP. Lady that runs it is very friendly and helpful. had 2 different rooms - 1 on the courtyard outside and 1 upstairs in the main building. The one upstairs was much bigger and more grand, but both were fine. Streets outside don't feel the safest at night - but that is... More

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