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Hotel Emperador

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Col Nac Bolivar Museum

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Breakfast and dinner served
Sauna, hot tub, massages
Property entrance
Indoor pool
Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Located near Ambato Cathedral and Juan Montalvo Park, Hotel Emperador features the relaxing TERRAZA SPA and a health club. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and steam room, while the business center supports working travelers. Services include dry cleaning and tour assistance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Cevallos 1014 Y Lalama, Ambato, Tungurahua, 1801433

What's nearby

  • Ambato Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Juan Montalvo Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bellavista Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Juan Leon Mera Estate Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mall of the Andes - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ambato Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis (Café & Helados) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marcelos's Cafeteria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Fornace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Riviera - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ponche Suizo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emperador

Hotel near Col Nac Bolivar Museum
Located close to Ambato Cathedral and Juan Montalvo Park, Hotel Emperador provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club. Treat yourself to a massage at Terraza Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, JULIO CESAR, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a steam room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 6 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 63 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 15 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • JULIO CESAR

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (15%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 15 to 25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Emperador Ambato
Hotel Emperador Ambato
Hotel Emperador Hotel
Hotel Emperador Ambato
Hotel Emperador Hotel Ambato

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Emperador have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Hotel Emperador pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Emperador?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Emperador?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Emperador?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Emperador provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Emperador located?

Located in the heart of Ambato, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Col Nac Bolivar Museum and Juan Montalvo Park. Ambato Cathedral and Bellavista Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Ambato Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Emperador Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

María José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recomendado 100%
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen establecimiento
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in 11/12/2022 Check out 11/24/2022
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

JOHM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay !!!

Excellet say, great location near to everything , free vallet parking, awsome breakfast, nice warm pool, I recommend this hotel and will stay agian next time in ambato.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel muy bonito y limpio, de igual manera las habitaciones. Me gusto mucho los atentos que fueron a mi llegada, con la ayuda para parquear el auto y cuando lo dejaba con el valet y de igual manera cuando lo recibía.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

This was a good hotel. It was clean, and the service was good. We were only disappointed at the Front Desk person who took care of us when we arrived, this lady was not very nice. But everyone else was polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitaciones Amplias y cómodas
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good location ,clean and the staff was very help full hilly recomended
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amicable and professional people nice and clean very good service this good nex time i use same hotel tanks
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness

Added Carges to the Price we Paid when we Booked

The breakfast was the best oatt of the stay. Great service there, but they added several charges at check-in and woild not listen tp reason when we showed them how it was booked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy recomendable

Muy bien todo, la atención de primera bueno el desayuno, AAA+++
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Juan, Fort my

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely like the people, the staff very cordial, knowledgeable always smiling and being thankful that I’m their guest. Awesome breakfast!$
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They should repair the sauna
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El personal es amable pero los ambientes de lobby y restaurante están pasados de años, en regular estado de conservación
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente en todo sentido
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Demasiado ruido por tráfico

Demasiado ruido en la noche por el trafico en la Avenida Cevallod que no permite descansar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

WGEM, Quito, Ecuador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An ok property that is stuck in time and customer "thoughtfulness". When the price is low ... there is value is coming here. If not ... what do you do? There really aren´t any better properties in Ambato!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradable

Fue una experiencia agradable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confortable

Muy buena alternativa para quien quiere ir de negocios o turismo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendable 100%

Excelente en todos los aspectos, habitación , personal, instalaciones , ubicación.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

MARIA FERNANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

App de hotels.com desaparece reserva

Hice 1 reserva em hotels.com y desapareció.. volvi a hacerla y todo biem. En la app solo aparece 1 reserva. En el hotel le aparecen las dos y me deciam q anule o me cobrarian no se que cosa hotels.com em mi tc. Quiero dejar en claro que su app esta funcionando mal. No es la primera vez q me desaparece la reserva.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana Marcela

Lindo hotel

En general muy bien y agradable la estancia. La única observación q tendría es q había un poco de ruido en las noches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Isma, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Ventilation did not work in the room, room is fine and spacious, other wise. Parking was 3 and a half blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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