Review: Hilton Colon Quito Executive Room

 

Ceviche during breakfast at the Hilton Colon Quito

Trip to Quito and Galapagos

Date of stay: October 24-25, 2023
Address: Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida, Quito EC
Nightly Rate: 30,000 Hilton points
Room: Booked King Bed Deluxe Room, upgraded to Executive Room
How to get here: From Quito Airport, take the Aero Express Bus to Parque Bicentenario, then taxi to the hotel. You can book and pay for this whole trip (bus + taxi) at the AERO desk inside the Airport, cost is 13 USD.

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Hotel Exterior

Hilton Colon Quito as seen from the Parque El Ejido

Entrance

This is the hotel´s main entrance. There is another entrance at the back which leads you to the Bar.

Reception, Concierge & Lobby

Reception

Concierge

A lovely flower arrangement beside the Concierge desk

One of several seating areas on the way to the elevators.

One of several seating areas on the way to the elevators.

Check-in

Check-in went smoothly and after the formalities, I was given the welcome letter with informations on the access to the Executive Lounge.

Elevators

The highest floor is 19th floor but there is no 13th floor.

Executive Room, 1765

The bed was big and comfortable.

Work desk, TV

A chair and table

In the afternoon, the Executive Lounge staff came for the welcome amenity.

Coffee and tea making facility.

Mini-fridge

Closet with iron/ironing board, luggage rack, safe

The bath amenities were from Crabtree&Evelyn and Attica Aromatherapy.

Toilet and bathtub

Fantastic views of the El Ejido Park and the Old Town.

Executive Lounge, 17th Floor (10am to 10pm)

Seating

Seating

Seating

Lovely views of the El Ejido Park and the towers of Basilica del Voto Nacional.

The business center is outside the lounge, to the left.

The toilet is outside the lounge, to the right.

All-Day Refreshments (10am-6pm, 8pm-10pm)

Packaged nuts, fruits, potato chips

Prosciutto

Black forest cake, strawberry mousse, infused water

Coffee, tea

Sofdrinks, yougurt, water, iced tea

Evening Canapes (6pm to 8pm)

Salads and desserts

Cordon Bleu

Fish batter

The usual juices, softdrinks from the all day refreshments but now with Pilsener and Club beers 👍

Nibbles, Como Sur red wine

Cono Sur white wine

Breakfast, Cafe Colon (Ground Floor)

Seating

Fruits

Yogurt, milk, fruit salad, cereals

Detox drink

Juices

Bread, croissant, Danish

Salads, cheese, cold cuts

Roasted vegetables

Hot dishes (sausage, Bolon de verde, etc.)

During my second stay, they had ceviche which was very good 😋

Amenities & Outlets

The elevators to the fitness center and pool are located to the left of the reception, take the stairs to the annex.

Take the elevator and go to P.

Reception

Fitness center

Fitness center

Outdoor pool

Parking

La Pinta Bar

Extras

Toilet, ground floor

Exploring the Area

Parque El Ejido

Cathedral de Quito (Catedral Voto Nacional)

CONCLUSION

It was my first time to visit Quito and while there are two Hilton properties in the city (the other one is the new Hampton by Hilton Carolina Park), this is actually my favorite. First the location is great as it is close El Ejido Park and there are lots of restaurant and shops nearby. The Old Town is about 20 minutes walk. The rooms are a bit dated but was spacious, the upgrade to the Executive Room with views of the Old Town including the tower of the Basilica del Voto Nacional was perfect. The breakfast offering was very good with several hot dishes (it was my first time to see ceviche offered in a breakfast buffet and it was very good). The offering in the Executive Lounge during the all-day refreshments and evening canapes was very good. Overall, for the price I paid, it was very worth it and would gladly stay here again when I am back to Quito 👍

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