"Efficient Comfort in a Safe Environment" Four Points by Sheraton Quito Tip by mikey_e

I knew this hotel as the Sheraton Quito, but I suppose that it was, at least at one time, a Four Points. In any case, this is a great hotel and one at which I would undoubtedly stay again when I return to Ecuador. The hotel staff is always ready to help and provide suggestions, but they do not push paid services or make guests feel like they are waiting for tips. The guests here are primarily business travelers, but there are occasionally families and pleasure-seekers. The rooms are well appointed, clean and well-maintained. A light in my bathroom was burnt out, and an engineer came within my first hour in the hotel to change it (either that or someone decided to bug my room). Internet was fast and never lapsed and the television, which was a flat screen, had a wide variety of local and international channels (including TeleSur). Fitness facilities are modern, clean and extensive, although there is no pool, just a water-massage tub and a hot sauna and turkish bath. The staff at the gym were quite friendly and talkative. Breakfast is not included in the hotel price (at least not in my long-term rate), but there are bakeries and coffee shops right outside the hotel, offering cheap and delicious alternatives to the hotel meal.

Unique Qualities: The rooms at the Sheraton Quito are great, as are the beds, but perhaps one of the greatest aspects of the hotel is its easy access to various sites. QuiCentro is across Av. Naciones Unidas, from which a shuttle to/from Pichincha departs (USD1 each way). There are numerous shops and restaurants on Republica de El Salvador, including the very tasty Parillada de el Homero, and Av. 6 de Diciembre's rapid transit line (the red line) is steps outside the hotel. On that, it will take approximately 10-15 minutes to get right into the Historic City. All of this is combined with an area that is very safe, even for walking after dark. Access to the airport is also quick, with a complimentary shuttle to and from the hotel.

Address: Avenida Naciones Unidas y Republica de el Salvador, Quito, Ecuador
Comparison: about average
Directions: Right across from QuiCentro.
Price: US$180 and up
Theme: Hotel