La Andaluza

We over-nighted here on the way from Quito to Cuenca. In the middle of nowhere Riobamba (not a pleasant or interesting city) there is this amazing resort. At the foot of a snow capped mountain, it reminded us of an upscale US ski resort. Excellent setting, grounds are spectacular and rooms are very spacious. The restaurant is spectacular - one of the best meals ever - and well priced.

The bartender was not a professional one. Everybody else was great. The natural flower's arragements, and the antiques give to the hotel a great atmosphere.

Un sejour parfait dans un cadre idyllique.

Love this place very much althought it is 16 KM from the city of Riobamba. Many taxi driver don't know this place when I arrived the bus terminal. A radio taxi charged me 17 dollars to reach there. However, you can catch any northbound bus at the terminal for just 50 cents to reach the hotel on the roadside of Panamericana Highway, about 1 km north after the toll. This is an elegant hosteria from an old building. You can enjoy the room and the public area for a couple of days stay. Great view of the Volcano Chimborazo is right outside the hotel. Trekking around should be a great pleasure. The breakfast is great with good service!

Very nice historic hotel in a lovely area. Wonderful and friendly staff. Great stay.

Between the extremely accommodating staff, incredible menu, and beautiful rooms, this was one of the most unforgettable hotels I have ever had the fortune to know.

Es un hermoso hotel ambientado, el tamaño de la habitacion es muy grande y el personal super amable

We stayed in Andaluza for 1 night. It is located in the outer limits of a small town called Riobamba. It was very easy to find as you can see it from the road. The staff was extremely friendly and you could feel that they just wanted to make you feel welcome. At the reception, they welcome you with a traditional drink called Canelazo, which is made of hot passion fruit juice and small amout of spirit... It was delicious. The rooms were neat and bed sheets were pristine. The building is all vintage and decorated with antique tools. Very well equiped with all basics, plus flower decorations and local fruits. We slept very comfortably. They have activities like horse riding and cow milking which you have to reserve the day before. The food was delicious, both local and international cousine. Definitely, their best asset are the views as the hotel is surrounded by mountains. A place to rest, relax and recharge your energies. We just hoped you could stay longer.

We had difficulty actually finding hotel having downloaded incorrect directions and arriving at night. There would have been no difficulty had we arrived in daylight hours as La Andaluza is just off the Pan American highway. Hotel is reminiscent of Swiss Mountain Lodge and is huge and rambling with great character. Staff were helpful and efficient both at reception and in the restaurant. Room was large and spacious and rose petals on the bed was a nice touch. Bathroom was OK but could do with an upgrade. Great location but not close to other amenities.

This is a wonderfully, relaxing place to stay right off the Pan-American highway. I stayed with my husband and 7 month old baby. We really enjoyed our stay. I'm in Ecuador for work, but this hotel was a lovely and rejuvenating break.