Hotel El Altar

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Located close to Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Sesquicentennial Park, Hotel El Altar provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Riobamba, Hotel El Altar is in a state park. While the natural beauty of Sesquicentennial Park and Maldonado Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Olympic Stadium. Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Riobamba travel guide
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Avenida 11 de Noviembre y, Demetrio Aguilera, Riobamba, Chimborazo, 60107

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

  • Ejecutivo
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    16 min walk
  • Fogón del Puente
    2 min drive
  • The Gourmet Pizzería
    3 min walk
  • The Gourmet Pizza
    16 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Altar

  • Hotel near Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba
  • Located close to Sesquicentennial Park and Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo, Hotel El Altar provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a business center.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and concierge services
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel El Altar offer perks such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Children's books, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Altar pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 5 per day and a fee of USD 5 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Altar on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $54, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Altar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Altar?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel El Altar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 170.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Altar located?

Situated in a state park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Regional Autonomous University of the Andes Riobamba and Sesquicentennial Park. Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo and Olympic Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel El Altar Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located and has parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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: 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
Great service. Nice full breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, friendly staff, fresh breakfast itmes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
Awesome people and space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It’s what I needed for the night
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
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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
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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
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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