金德之家酒店

This hotel is fabulous. The family are so lovely, it’s on a very, very well lit street and the rooms are spotlessly clean. Laundry is cheap - a large basket for $5 but make sure you ask for a long wash otherwise they won’t be cleaned properly. The WiFi only intermittently worked for me.

I arrived so late and they let me do my check in the morning. They prepared me breakfast personalized. I felt so special everyday I was there. The family was so attentive. They even upgraded my room. I was so close to the main attractions in the city. Just walking distance away. The view from the top of the building was amazing.There is also a water filter in the main lobby so you never have to buy water. I would definitely stay again.

We visited Kinde House in mid April - not high season but a great time to be in Quito. Location: It's in a "safe" part of Old Town with well-lit streets, only a half-block away from the Community Hostel (which you want to visit as soon as you arrive for free walking tours and other reasons). Eduardo showed us on the map what streets to avoid at night and what streets were safe. My wife and I had a nice time walking past local families and kids playing in the street to the local Italian restaurants. Staff: It's a family-run business and they're all very attentive, friendly, and efficient. Facilities: free internet, bottled water (to fill your own bottle), community kitchen, comfy firm beds. Breakfast: These were truly special! Looking back on my 18 days in South America I'd have to say these were the best three breakfasts I had. We stayed three nights and each b'fast was different (and wonderful)!