La Rabida Hotel

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ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
by Open Road Publishing

Gracefully robed in whitewashed walls and stately french doors, La Rábida exudes elegance and refinement. The eleven rooms inn is located in a quite residential neighborhood, but within easy walking distance of the restaurants and activity in New Town. You should opt for at least one meal in the cozy dining room as the menu, although as diminutive as it residence, offers more an enticing italian than many of Quito's trattorias...

...Breakfast includes homemade breads and marmalade, fresh juices, and other delights that range from healthy to hearty.

Admire the two-foot thick walls as you pass from room to room. The den is furnished with tasteful, comfortable sofas from which you can Hostal de la Rabida - Classy Accomodations in Quito, Ecuador be entranced by a crackling fire. The next room is the bar and library where guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks and animated conversation surrounded by European naturalist prints. The dining room follows an then leads out into the courtyard and luxuriant garden. Most of the rooms surround this small piece of Eden.


A QUITO BEAUTY: HOSTAL DE LA RABIDA
By Mona Moore Birch, TRAVEL WORLD NEWS

A good choice, and a LARC recommendation, is the Hostal de La Rábida, in the north part of the city. The building was once a private home, but since 1994 has operated as an 11 rooms hotel. Congenial owner and very accessible hostess is Nora Giraldi, an Italian transplant to Ecuador. The house has the air of a gracious past, with hard wood floors and closet armoires...

...The intimate restaurant, wich looks out onto the courtyard, serves breakfast and dinner with continental cuisine and service...

COMMENTS BY PAST GUESTS

An excellent stay. The hotel is very convenient for the Mariscal but in a quiet location. Accommodation and food were very good but what set it apart is the wonderful friendliness of Gloria and the other staff. Thoroughly recommended! We will definitely stay here again next time we come to Quito.
Ken & Laura, England

What a lovely place to stay! We loved the room, the garden , the rabbit, the fire last night and the wonderful staff. Thank you for all your help and for making us feel at home. What a treat! We will be back.
Stu & Helen, USA

We loved travelling to and from La Rabida . it felt like "coming home" when we returned each time. A delightful hostal.
Jean & John , USA

We love this place – so beautiful. We will stay again without a second thought; staff are wonderful. Thank you so much, our stay was so special , a highlight of our trip.
Sarah & Ev, Australia

We enjoyed our stay in this hotel very much. A nice `family` atmosphere, friendly staff, good facilities ( Wi-fi!) and quiet surroundings. Shops and restaurants nearby, so definitely worth recommending to other travelers to Quito. Thank you very much for your hospitality!
Matty & Huib, the Netherlands

What a great place --- good location and VERY Helpful people ( the knowledge Gloria and Carlos have is amazing!) Would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for a great stay
Kellie, Australia