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Hotel El Altar

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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TV
Front of property
Double or Twin Room
Reception
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 11 de Noviembre y, Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Chimborazo, 60107
  • Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba
    6 min walk
  • Sesquicentennial Park
    8 min walk
  • Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo
    19 min walk

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Riobamba

With a stay at Hotel El Altar in Riobamba, you'll be in a state park, within a 10-minute walk of Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Sesquicentennial Park. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Olympic Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Olympic Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Maldonado Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • National University of Chimborazo - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Riobamba Train Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fogón del Puente - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brothers' Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gas Plaza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rayuela - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Altar

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba
Hotel El Altar offers 30 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Riobamba hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a steam room or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Hotel El Altar has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Spa services
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 5 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet deposit: USD 5 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
EL ALTAR Riobamba
HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel
HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel Riobamba

Hotel El Altar Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and has parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

YOLANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

said

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice people. Very clean hôtel. En général evrything in this hôtel is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and professional. Full breakfast is nice. Would prefer real coffee to instant however.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Nice full breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and i stayed for 3 days. The staff was very accomadating and welcoming. The hotel is in a safe and convenient location.

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service for the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Zoila

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was not what I saw in the advertising, I was move to a room on the garage, was pretty old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
One night and it was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a neat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great people and great place, clean and confortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful. The room was a little small for even one person. And the hot shower was not so hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. We expected a litttle bit more for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great economical place to stay in Riobamba. Easy to find, convenient to the center of town, pleasing staff and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Phil, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Receptionist was friendly when we arrived. Room was reasonably clean, but small with old furnitures and needing a renovation. No outlets available unless unplugging the TV/Cable. Small washroom has no towel hangers and no soap/shampoo support in the shower. Restaurant food was good, but service totally inefficient. We've been waiting 20 minutes to ask for a coffee/desert, while the waitress was chatting in the kitchen... She brought the coffee and didn't even remove our plates... For the price paid, this hotel is FAR below expectations. Not recommended unless you have no other better options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are uncomfortable and you can smell what is being cooked in the kitchen. Staff if not very agreeable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
Very friendly staff and a very good location. Safe and goog parking facility
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem in Riobamba.
This is our second time to stay here when visiting in Riobamba. You can't beat it for the price. Great service, very adequate rooms, terrific breakfast, convenient central location.

8/10 Good

Glen L., Tooele, UT

Inexpensive, clean and efficient.
Let the water run a while to get a warm (not hot) shower. Nice people. Easy in/out and access to town. Not many close restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Service
People that works there, has no idea, they have no experiencie in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abdel Ilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MERCI
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar cómodo y seguro, volvería a hospedarme cuando viajo por trabajo
Stayed 1 night in May 2024