Standing 19 stories tall in the financial district of bustling Quito, Ecuador, the Colon ... more
Quito Hilton is located 15 kilometers from Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The lively main boulevard, Avenida Amazonas, stretches out within walking distance...
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Standing 19 stories tall in the financial district of bustling Quito, Ecuador, the Colon ... more
Quito Hilton is located 15 kilometers from Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The lively main boulevard, Avenida Amazonas, stretches out within walking distance...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Beautiful setting, churches and Spanish colonial architecture Disadvantages: Traffic noise and fumes, some street crime
We happened upon the Plaza de la Fundación rather by accident, because it does not feature prominently in the guide books. Fortunately, my wife and I had only just started out on our walk around the old town of Quito, and it helped us orient ourselves, both historically and geographically.
As its name implies, the Plaza de la Fundación was where the original Spanish colony was founded. An Inca city had stood on the site, but was hastily demolished by its inhabitants, a tribe who called themselves the Quitu, to prevent it falling intact into the hands of the conquerors. Not long before, the last Inca emperor Atahualpa had been perfidiously executed, despite a vast ransom having been paid for his release, thus starting an ignoble tradition that some Latin American kidnappers persist in upholding to this day. The Quitu must have ...
torr 06.07.2008 (12.07.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: exceptional Review of Quito
Advantages: pleasant climate, lots to see, bustling with local activity Disadvantages: usual big city issues - traffic, smog, beggars, street vendors
Ejido (near the HiltonColon Hotel). This is a large museum with displays covering the history of the country and a substantial number of 19th century and modern paintings.
There are a number of attractions that are very close to the city and can easily be visited either within a city tour or as a special outing. Perhaps the most popular is the Mitad del Mundo. This monument is just 30 minutes north of the city and marks the exact position of the Equator. The monument itself contains an interesting museum covering the distinct ethnic tribes that live in different parts of Ecuador. And, of course, you can have your picture taken astride the Equator line.
Just a few kilometres north lies the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve that traces the rim of an extinct volcanic coldera. You can drive to the rim and will normally get impressive views ...
stuartmelvin 21.03.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Quito
Advantages: In a good location, many friendly members of staff, spacious rooms Disadvantages: Questionable hygiene and maintenance issues
Long before a certain American socialite claimed that everything under the sun was ?hot?, the name ?Hilton? was most commonly recognised as being an international hotel empire. Having expanded throughout the 20th century, from humble beginnings in Dallas, Texas, I?ve always thought of Hilton hotels as havens for businessmen trying to impress potential clients. Alas, as if you haven?t noticed, there is a global recession going on and the chain has seemingly relaxed their approach a little and offered those in need of a leisurely break the opportunity to stay in their hotels at a reasonable cost.
As a result of some rather difficult family circumstances, my folks didn?t want to venture too far away from home this summer. Whilst Coventry might not sound like everyone?s ideal holiday destination, it was far enough away from Lincolnshire ...
