See all properties
Save

Hotel El Altar

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Hotel El Altar

A curved wooden bench seating area with a central round table, surrounded by potted plants and cushions.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a red banner, a pool area, and lounge chairs.
A spa area with a blue-tiled hot tub, a sign reading "HIDROMASAJE," and a red informational card on the left.
A building entrance with a glass door, steps, and flower planters.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$76
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

View map
Avenida 11 de Noviembre y, Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Chimborazo, 60107
  • Place, Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sesquicentennial Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and brown bedding, a bedside lamp, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a window with blinds.

Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A room with two beds, a large mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Triple Room

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a door leading to another room.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

About the area

Riobamba

At Hotel El Altar you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Sesquicentennial Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include a steam room, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Riobamba hotel include Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and Olympic Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sesquicentennial Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Novartes Centro Cultural - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olympic Stadium - 7 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Riobamba Train Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ejecutivo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fogón del Puente - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gourmet Pizzería - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gas Plaza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel El Altar

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A steam room, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel El Altar. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Riobamba hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Altar offers 30 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down duvets. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Riobamba hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Similar properties

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a stone wall, and a view of greenery outside.
Hacienda Abraspungo
Riobamba
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 96 reviews
The price is NZ$222
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hacienda Abraspungo

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 5 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Ecuador.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (return)
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Altar?

Hotel El Altar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Altar?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Altar on 11 Dec 2026 start from NZ$76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel El Altar?

Yep, Hotel El Altar has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Altar?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Is Hotel El Altar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel El Altar is a hit with families.

Does Hotel El Altar serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Altar?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Altar?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel El Altar's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Altar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Altar?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel El Altar, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Hotel El Altar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, friendly staff, fresh breakfast itmes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean affordable breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. Parking was easy and secure. Everything was clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean comfortable and quiet, staff was all great,shower was hot and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Very helpful and courteous, knowledgeable. Just great people. I was very impressed and surprised. Great and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome people and space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It’s what I needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service for the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien solo di falta secadora de pelo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Deben mejorar el tema de la calefacción de las duchas pero el resto sin novedades
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio fue muy amable, la habitación era bonita y limpia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Muy buena atencion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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