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Hotel El Altar

Guano · Ecuador

Avenida 11 De Noviembre Y Demetrio AguileraView location

8.4/10Excellent73 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition8.0/108.0
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Hotel El Altar

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 0. 9 mi (1. 5 km) from Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and 1. 5 mi (2.

4 km) from Olympic Stadium. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. 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). 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.

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.

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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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Olympic Stadium. 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. 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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 22 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.

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

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sesquicentennial Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Novartes Centro Cultural 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Carmen 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Tablon 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Olympic Stadium 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Centro de Arte y Cultura 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
21st of April Park 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Censo 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Museum of Religious Art 3.2 km / 2 mi
Teatro León 3.2 km / 2 mi
Sucre Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
Maldonado Park 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Riobamba Cathedral 3.4 km / 2.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
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  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.ST

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    Hotel El Altar

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Hotel El Altar

    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Hotel El Altar

    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE THREE BEDSQUADRUPLE • THREE BEDSQUA.3B

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    QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel El Altar

8.4
Excellent
73 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
46 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Victor
Great customer service. Very helpful and courteous, knowledgeable. Just great people. I was very impressed and surprised.
Great and delicious breakfast
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2026
Marianela
Good, friendly staff, fresh breakfast itmes.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Christian
Staff was super friendly. Parking was easy and secure. Everything was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Niko
Very clean affordable breakfast was good
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Melvin
Awesome people and space.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
arlene
My room was clean comfortable and quiet, staff was all great,shower was hot and breakfast was good.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2024
Diego
Well located and has parking lot
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
said
Very nice people. Very clean hôtel. En général evrything in this hôtel is perfect
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2023
Lewis
Staff friendly and professional. Full breakfast is nice. Would prefer real coffee to instant however.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2023
Lewis
Great service. Nice full breakfast
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2022
Christopher
My partner and i stayed for 3 days. The staff was very accomadating and welcoming. The hotel is in a safe and convenient location.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2022
Johnny
Poor service for the breakfast
Business Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
22 Apr 2022
Zoila
Was not what I saw in the advertising, I was move to a room on the garage, was pretty old
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2021
Angel

Great service

One night and it was pleasant
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2020
Cristina
It was a neat
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
great people and great place, clean and confortable
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were kind and helpful. The room was a little small for even one person. And the hot shower was not so hot.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Good hotel. We expected a litttle bit more for the price we paid.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2019
David
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.
Business
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2018
Phil
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.
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Rooms are uncomfortable and you can smell what is being cooked in the kitchen. Staff if not very agreeable.
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2018
Verified traveler

Nice Place

Very friendly staff and a very good location. Safe and goog parking facility
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2018
Lawrence

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2018
Glen L.

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.
4/10
Poor
19 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

No Service

People that works there, has no idea, they have no experiencie in hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Patrik Jesse J.

Satisfied with the visit

Good stay in Riobamba, parking was available and breakfast OK! Room nice with useful minibar options available for purchase.

The reception charged me mistakenly at first as I had already paid online, but they caught their error already even before I did, and promptly fixed it.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2025
Luciana

Simpático mas bem caro para o que é

O quarto de casal era grande. O banheiro pequeno. A cortina tipo \"blinder\" era menor que a janela, logo a luz do sol entrou no quarto bem cedo. Café da manhã: um pão, 1/2 fatia de queijo, 1/2 fatia de presunto, um pouquinho de frutas picadas, 2 ovos. Ah! Água ou leite quente para café solúvel ou chá. Beeeem básico.
Outro detalhe: a cidade é bem fria de noite e não há calefaçao. Na cama há muitos cobertores.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
George
It’s what I needed for the night
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
VERONICA
Muy buen servicio
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Diego Elizalde
Excelente ubicación
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2024
Priscila
Todo bien solo di falta secadora de pelo
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
Abdel Ilah
MERCI
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2024
Guillermo
Lugar cómodo y seguro, volvería a hospedarme cuando viajo por trabajo
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
1207Axel
Deben mejorar el tema de la calefacción de las duchas pero el resto sin novedades
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2024
Hugo Alberto

Volvería a alojarme nuevamente

El lugar, la amabilidad de las chicas, la muy buena predisposición para resolver nuestras inquietudes y el desayuno de 10. Si bien está alejado del centro histórico al tener un vehículo la distancia no fue un problema.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Jhonny
El servicio fue muy amable, la habitación era bonita y limpia.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Mario
Muy buena atencion
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Feb 2022
DENNIS MARCELO
Habitacion muy estrecha e incomoda
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Buenas instalaciones
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2020
Rocío
La ubicación del hotel es muy buena, de facil acceso al ingreso de la ciudad
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
26 Dec 2018
Stephany

Desconforme

No hay alfombras en el baño mi hija se cayo en la ducha el baño es resbaloso.
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
La construcción es antigua y la habitación en que nos hospedamos requiere de remodelación. En general es un hotel modesto, pero está muy limpio. El desayuno, aunque no es abundante, es muy completo y delicioso.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2018
Alvaro
Súper bien tiene todas las comodidades y servicios
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2018
Josue
Bien comodas las camas y el dormitorio, pero lo que me gusto es que no me hayan dado todos los servicios tanto de sauna, hidromasaje, etc
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2017
Victor

Casi recomendable

Casi aceptable, primera noche se pudo dormir, al siguiente día se tardaron demasiado en el desayuno sirviendo cada cosa cada 10 o 15 min, segunda noche nadie de mi familia pudo casi dormir por una alarma de algún vehiculo que sonó toda la noche y un grupo de borrachos hicieron ruido desde las 4;00 am en el parqueadero, desayuno no tuvimos porque nadie se acerco a nuestra mesa después de estar media hora sentados, ni siquiera recogieron los platos de las personas que desayunaron antes que nosotros y optamos por desayunar fuera.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2017
Gonzalo

Precio conveniente

En general es un buen hotel a precio conveniente. El desayuno está incluido y es bueno. La limpieza podría mejorar.

Location & surroundings

Hotel El Altar
Avenida 11 De Noviembre Y Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Ecuador

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