Avenida 11 de Noviembre y, Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Chimborazo, 60107
What's nearby
Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Sesquicentennial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Maldonado Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
National University of Chimborazo - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) - 107.7 miles/173.2 km
Riobamba Train Station - 10 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Enjoy your visit to Riobamba with a stay at Hotel El Altar. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a steam room, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Free on-site self-parking
On-site garage
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Toys
Children's books
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Spa services
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Dryer
Window screens
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Non-resident travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, non-resident travellers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170.00 per vehicle (return)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 17 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 5 per day
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
EL ALTAR Riobamba
HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel
HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel Riobamba
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel El Altar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Altar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Altar?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 5 per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Altar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Altar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 170.00 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Altar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel El Altar and nearby?
Hotel El Altar has a steam room and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Altar?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel El Altar like?
Hotel El Altar is a short 19-minute walk from Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and 6 minutes' walk from Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba.
Hotel El Altar Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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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
6/10 Good
4 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2024
Well located and has parking lot
Diego
Diego, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jul 2024
YOLANDA
YOLANDA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2024
Very nice people. Very clean hôtel. En général evrything in this hôtel is perfect
said
said, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Mina
Mina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2023
Staff friendly and professional. Full breakfast is nice. Would prefer real coffee to instant however.
Lewis
Lewis, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2023
Great service. Nice full breakfast
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Diego
Diego, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2022
My partner and i stayed for 3 days. The staff was very accomadating and welcoming. The hotel is in a safe and convenient location.
Christopher
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Aug 2022
Poor service for the breakfast
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Apr 2022
Was not what I saw in the advertising, I was move to a room on the garage, was pretty old
Zoila
Zoila, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2021
Great service
One night and it was pleasant
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 Nov 2020
It was a neat
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
great people and great place, clean and confortable
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2019
The staff were kind and helpful. The room was a little small for even one person. And the hot shower was not so hot.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Jun 2019
Good hotel. We expected a litttle bit more for the price we paid.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 May 2019
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.
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
10 Aug 2018
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.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Jun 2018
Rooms are uncomfortable and you can smell what is being cooked in the kitchen. Staff if not very agreeable.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 May 2018
Nice Place
Very friendly staff and a very good location. Safe and goog parking facility
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Apr 2018
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.
Lawrence
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2018
Bryce
Bryce, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 Oct 2017
No Service
People that works there, has no idea, they have no experiencie in hotel.