Quito

Historic mansion turned boutique sleep fronting Quito’s famous Plaza de San Francisco. — Jetsetter

This grand 16th-century converted mansion overlooks the Plaza de la Independencia, and everything about it is first class. — Insight Guides

The enormous JW Marriott has an excellent range of facilities, including a huge spa, fitness centre and three pools — The Telegraph

A luxury chain hotel with all mod cons and the service you'd expect. — Lonely Planet

Largely responsible for the Quito’s renaissance... inside, 32 rooms are set within a preserved colonial mansion. — Travel + Leisure

Besides its fabulous central location, Quito's original luxury hotel has everything you might need for a luxurious stay. — Lonely Planet

This option occupies a lovely converted house with an immaculate white-wall interior and fresh, carpeted rooms. There’s a tiny bar-lounge and a restaurant serving delicacies. — Lonely Planet

The hotel, in the Mariscal Sucre neighborhood, feels like a Scandinavian import, with granite tile floors and minimalist décor. — Travel + Leisure

This historic converted house boasts spotless rooms with telephone, TV and constant hot water... Most rooms lack windows, but double doors open onto a lovely balcony over a pretty interior courtyard. — Lonely Planet

When this charming boutique hotel moved from its original location in late 2009, it transformed from pretty nice to spectacular. — Frommer's

Many of the Sebastián’s 50 good-sized rooms have balconies and some have great views... There is a cozy bar with a fireplace. — Lonely Planet

The Sheraton is the best high-end business-class hotel in the city. The facilities are top-notch and service is impeccable. — Frommer's

In a handsomely restored colonial building, the Sierra Madre is an inviting Ecuadorian-Belgian–run place. Rooms vary in size but most have wood floors, excellent beds and a warm color scheme. — Lonely Planet

This Old Town standby offers clean, comfortable rooms at good prices... The best feature of this hotel is its top-floor restaurant with wraparound picture windows and a view of Santo Domingo Plaza. — Frommer's

In a beautiful house dating from 1738 located right on La Ronda, this boutique hotel oozes class — Lonely Planet

The location, literally around the block from Plaza Grande, is the main draw. The rooms are better than they once were, although they're still quite plain and lacking in any character whatsoever. — Frommer's

This stunning boutique hotel, masterfully designed in a crisp, colonial Cuban theme, has refreshing rooms and a colorful flair. — Lonely Planet

The Dann Carlton is understated and elegant and bills itself as a boutique hotel because it offers all the charm and personal service that you'd find at a small hotel. — Frommer's

This beautifully restored colonial mansion has just six rooms, which are set with antique furnishings, 18th- and 19th-century oil paintings and luxurious fittings. — Lonely Planet

A no-brainer for those looking for low-key, low-budget non-hostel accommodations in the Old Town. — Lonely Planet