Hotel El Crater  

In the mountains just outside Quito — about 30 minutes from the city and minutes from the Equator. Set in San Antonio de Pichincha, the hotel sits near Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and is a short drive to the Intiñan Solar Museum and the Mitad del Mundo monument. A family-friendly spa hotel with commanding volcano and mountain views.

A small Art Deco property with 12 guestrooms and suites decked in minimalist, ethnic-inspired décor. Large picture windows frame Pululahua volcano and ever-changing mountain panoramas. Rooms feature down comforters, premium bedding, refrigerators, DVD players and LCD TVs; baths include deep soaking tubs and designer toiletries. The building uses pumice in a thermal, ecological design for a quietly artistic vibe.

Full-service spa with massages, facials, a massage room, sauna and steam bath. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free breakfast set you up for the day. On-site concierge and tour desk help book excursions; free self-parking onsite. Area shuttle and roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. Wedding services, laundry and 24-hour front desk keep stays effortless.

Conference hall, meeting room and business center with express check-in. Complimentary wireless internet keeps meetings connected. Shuttle and transfer services available on request.

El Crater restaurant and bar/lounge serves local Ecuadorian flavors and casual evening bites. Room service is available during limited hours, and a complimentary breakfast gets you ready for nearby attractions.