Would stay again Lovely hotel with nice amenities Room with tub was great Only thing is not great area to walk to anything from

Recommended for a stay in Quito We had three nights at the Mama Cuchara during our stay in Quito and felt welcome and looked after the whole time. From a smooth and effortless check in with a welcome drink, to a similar smooth experience checking out, we found the staff and atmosphere at the Mama Cuchara charming and inviting. Our room on the first floor faced the inner courtyard. It was a little small and could have done with more hooks and shelving, but other than that it was extremely pleasant and comfortable. There was a large TV with international channels, good Wi-Fi, a fan, safe, large wardrobe with lots of hangers, a large and comfortable double bed, free snacks, a turndown service each night with a freshly made treat, a good bathroom with constant hot water and strong pressure, and a very good shower. The housekeeping is excellent. The hotel has good amenities including a boutique and an excellent rooftop bar with views across the city, a great spot to relax in during day or night. The bartenders, especially Luis, are very efficient and like most members of staff speak very good English. They have a wide selection of beverages and an extensive food menu, either a full dinner menu that does great Ecuadorean dishes, or a bar snacks menu if you want a lighter meal. We spent all our evenings and some days enjoying the chance to watch Quito go by. The only slight criticism I would make is that on a couple of occasions dishes we wished to order were not available and we had to choose something else. There are water dispensers on the ground floor and a small lift for bags and those who find stairs an issue. Reception staff are friendly and approachable and there is always security present. We were told by a local guide that the neighbourhood is safe during the day, and it seemed to be as we would walk back from the old city about ten minutes away, but she warned us to be careful after dark. The local streets contain grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and other shops if you need anything. Of course, the hotel is full of art works, some available for sale, and there is information on the works and artists. Breakfast is served in the inner courtyard, a bright and pleasant area that we also sat in one afternoon and read. There was no buffet, we were given cereal, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, cold meats, bread, pastries and eggs made to order. Juice, coffee and tea were also made to our requests. Service was very good and attentive. The courtyard tends to echo, so if you are light sleeper and wish for an early night or late get up, this is something to bear in mind as people eating and conversing below can be amplified in terms of noise. You also hear people walking past the rooms sometimes but It did not disturb us, and we found the Mama Cuchara a very relaxing place to start our adventures in Ecuador and I would recommend it as place to base yourself in the Quito.

Beautiful and so colonial and the hotel is well-maintained I loved being part of the hotel