Kitu Hotel offers a calm retreat in bustling La Mariscal. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, spa treatments, and explore the nearby Basilica of the National Vow and Independence Square. Free in-room WiFi, a library, and multilingual staff are available.
Located in La Mariscal, a neighborhood in Quito, Kitu Hotel is in the entertainment district. Notable landmarks in the area include Basilica of the National Vow and Independence Square, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try City Museum. La Mariscal Craft Market and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Quito travel guide
Located close to Basilica of the National Vow and Independence Square, Kitu Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Apunto Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Kitu Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
24-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Apunto Restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Terrace
Spa
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 buildings
3 floors
Colonial architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch LED TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Cruz Loma Hotel. Hotel Quito
Hotel Sierra Madre Quito
Sierra Madre Hotel
Sierra Madre Quito
Cruz Loma Hotel. Hotel
Cruz Loma Hotel. Quito
Kitu Hotel Hotel
Kitu Hotel Quito
Cruz Loma Hotel.
Kitu Hotel Hotel Quito
Frequently asked questions
Is Kitu Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Kitu Hotel?
As of 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kitu Hotel on 7 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 193, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Kitu Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Kitu Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Kitu Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.
Where is Kitu Hotel located?
Located in La Mariscal, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from La Mariscal Craft Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Basilica of the National Vow and Independence Square. Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and City Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). El Ejido Station is 11 minutes by foot and Pradera Station is 20 minutes.
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Reviews
Kitu Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The rooms are spacious and well decorated. We’ve stayed here 3 times and especially like the rooms on the top floor that have patios facing the mountains. There’s no elevator so it’s a hike to the fourth floor. The staff always helps us with our luggage.
Run down place with lots of creepy religious art. No hot water multiple mornings. Lousy breakfast included. Condescending front desk staff.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Larry
4 January 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cute historic building, clean, fairly comfy
Our room was a fourth floor walk up. Comfortable with two nice beds, good bathroom, shower. There was good TV and WiFi. Breakfast was eggs to order, yogurt, rolls, juice, fruit, some hammy stuff and cheese. All in all totally OK. They nicely let us store bags for three days afterward. I agree it was a bit pricy as we were there over Christmas and the entire area was quiet. For an extended stay you might book a couple nights here and look around. A wide range of hostals is available.
We had several options to choose from and we are so glad we picked this place. We had the room with the balcony that had a great view of the city and surrounding hills. There were a couple of great restaurants just a block or two away for dinner. But best of all was the Nadia at the front desk. She was so friendly and helpful. She never tired of our never ending questions and requests. We would come back again and again!!!
Like a home away from home! Sound cliché, but that is exactly what we felt at Kitu Hotel. Very friendly and extremely helpful staff, ecofriendly environment, great view of the city, clean and comfortable.
Very conscience staff. Once i booked the accommodation I continued to contact the hotel for advise. Nadia organized taxi, with the mans car details, name and where i should be at the airport.
Exceptional service for a person who has never been to Ecuador. The hotel has many repeat visitors from all over the world, i was rather impressed.
Das Hotel ist mitten in La Mariscal Distrikt lokalisiert etwa 2.5 km von historischen Zentrum entfernt.
Das ist im ältere Baustil gebaut mit Holzboden und ein bisschen altmodisch, aber es hat mir trotzdem gut gefallen.
Leider gibt e kein Aufzug und in 3000m Höhe ist es nicht so leicht Gepäck hochzutragen.
Das personal ist sehr freundlich und behilflich und hat mir guten Tipps für die Umgebung gegeben.
Das traditionelle Frühstück war sehr schmackhaft aber auch etwas kalorienreich.
A quaint hotel in Quito. Friendly staff , excellent area within walking distance to restaurants , brewery, Mercado & a SuperMaxi . The staff was knowledgeable . As my first trip to Ecuador this will give me a great memory. A big shout out to everyone at Cruz Lima!
Thank you!
I arrived early in the morning on an international flight and was still allowed into my room right away. The desk staff was very friendly, helpful and spoke excellent English. Breakfast in the attached restaurant was tasty and cost only $3. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very reasonably priced. The building is older and has no elevator, and at night there was some noise from hall/staircase and the street, but that just comes with the territory. The neighborhood is safe and walkable, with restaurants, a grocery store, and small markets for water/snacks very nearby.
The professor and department chair of our department stays here every other summer before he heads out to the Andes for field research. I book it for him every time -- he loves it here!
We stayed at Sierra Madre for one night. The room was a good size and had a large balcony. However when speaking to friends it was overpriced compared to other rooms in the city. That said, the staff were friendly and the breakfast good.
Really cute hotel. Located near the nightlife area but far enough away so not loud or crazy. The beds are very comfy and the room was clean and the staff was welcoming. We paid about $60 a night (including taxes).
Offers a hotel shuttle which consists of hiring a registered taxi for you from airport. Cost ~30 USD, airport about 40 minutes away. Rooms are very simple but clean. No fridge/AC/heat. Situated right in Mariscal Sucre area which is hotspot for restaurants, shops, etc, so easy to find food to eat. Since its in middle of the city, can be loud at night with music, car noises, etc.
I was in Quito for a layover. This hotel's staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and kind. I (a solo female traveller), arrived in the hotel later at night. As it was too late for me to comfortably venture out for dinner, the man at the front desk ordered a pizza for me. I had a single day in Quito before my flight late the following night. So, in the morning, the woman at the front desk sat down with me and went over a map of places to go and things to see. I particularly appreciated the woman's candour in noting areas that would not be safe for me to go alone, even in the daytime. While I ventured out for the day, the hotel stored my belongings (I had checked out that morning). What was exceptionally considerate was when I returned to the hotel and still had a few hours to kill before heading to the airport for a midnight flight, the same man at the front desk from the night before gave me a room free of charge to rest in before my flight. I greatly appreciated the staff at this hotel (and the woman running the breakfast was also very cheerful and friendly).
Hotel was overbooked. Reserved a room with a balcony for 2 nights of vacation. But, when we arrived to check in, we were given a broom closet. The shower did not work, no hot water and no water pressure. Maintenace kept us waiting after midnight, the maintenance man could not fix the shower and said the hotel was aware of the problem before we checked in. Hotel staff working the late shift said nothing they could do since all the other rooms were taken. So our first day was disasterous, after a long flight and not able to shower. On the second day, a huge group checked out, the manager finally agreed to give us another room, however, we were so exhausted from the previous night our short stay was not enjoyable. Older hotel that shows and smells like it.
Das Hotel liegt in Gehnähe vom Ausgehviertel "Foch". Etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber noch einigermassen gut im Schuss präsentiert sich das Sierra Madre in einem anständigen Zustand. Service ist sehr zuvorkommend. Minuspunkte: Frühstück nur bis 09.30 Uhr und WiFi nicht in allen Zimmern verfügbar.