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Triple Room
323 square feet
3 Twin Beds 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Single Room
215 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double or Twin Room
269 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room
269 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Quadruple Room
431 square feet
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel, walk to Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center

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 1.1 mi (1.7 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.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a steam room or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers a steam room, spa services, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel El Altar is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Children's toys
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Television in common areas
  • Garage
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Off-street parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel El Altar offers 30 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down comforters. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Riobamba hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Separate bedroom
  • Heating
  • Dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Shampoo
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Hotel El Altar has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 5 per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 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 onsite 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

One child stays free

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Security system

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Ecuador value-added tax (15%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be eligible for a tax refund. However, nonresident travelers may be exempt from value-added tax (15%) on package bookings.

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
  • EL ALTAR Riobamba
  • HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel
  • HOTEL EL ALTAR Riobamba
  • HOTEL EL ALTAR Hotel Riobamba

We should mention

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.

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