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Hotel El Crater

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a sauna

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
Hotel El Crater offers a serene mountain escape with a garden and playground for families. Book spa treatments post-hike, dine at the on-site restaurant, and relax with drinks at the bar. Enjoy WiFi throughout and multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, Ground Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mirador Del Pululahua, San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha

What's nearby

  • Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monument to the Equator - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Intinan Solar Museum - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Pucara de Rumicucho - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado - 23 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Universidad Central Station - 34 min drive
  • Mariscal Sucre Intl. Airport (UIO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Consulado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Pailita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vicente's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Guayasamin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Hornero - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Crater

Hotel near Monument to the Equator
A garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel El Crater. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, El Crater, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and massage treatment rooms
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Crater have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Crater

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per night for guests under 21 years old
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Crater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel El Crater?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Crater?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Crater?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel El Crater provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Crater located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pululagua and Intinan Solar Museum. Middle of the World City and Monument to the Equator are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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