Some excerpts from the website of Crossroads that might be useful
What the guide books say. Lonely Planet Ecuador The Galapagos islands Crossroads has been completely renovated and is popular. Facilities include a good
cafe,
cable TV,
kitchen privileges and a
patio with fireplace. The American owner is helpful. Let's Go - Ecuador A Favorite among adventure travelers. Basic
rooms, But amenities include a
basketball court and an opportunity to chat with the owner, Jeff, who can help plan excursions. The Rough Guide to Ecuador American-run Hostal, offering a range of dorm and
private rooms (some en
suite) with good
showers in a handsome old house, a small
cafe, a
TV room with VCR, and
Kitchen facilities. The Kayaker's Guide to Ecuador The kayaker hotel in Quito. Jeff, the owner, is a paddler. Some
rooms with shared
bath, some with private
bath, and some dorm
rooms. Reservations might be a good idea. Lonely Planet South America Crossroads - With bright
rooms,
parking, a fireplace and a
basketball court. Open Road Publishing Ecuador Galapagos islands Guide This impressive, burnt orange manor-turned-hotel is one of Quito's best options in the budget category. Long hallways of hardwood floors polished till they squeak lead to spacious, simple
rooms, also outfitted with the lustrous floors. Attractive lounging areas include a small
courtyard with with outdoor fireplace, a nice cafeteria, and a front yard
garden. There is also a small guest
kitchen for those that prefer to prepare their own meal.
Reception open 24HRS. Large comfortable
rooms. Locked storage boxes in the dorm
rooms. Clean
bathrooms with lot's of hot water. A guest
kitchen for when you feel like cooking. Common area with
cable TV, DVD,
movies woodstove.
Game boards, playing cards a guitar available. International
phone calls. Free
Wireless Internet connection. Free luggage storage, a space to keep kayaks too. Secure private
parking. International Book exchange. Private
safety deposit boxes in Reception. Tourist Information, Rafting Kayaking Ecuador... There is also a small
restaurant with an international menu open 24 hrs a day for customers of the hostal and from 7:00am until 10:00pm for everyone else. With a large
garden in front and 2 large
terraces, hammocks
patio behind, it's easy to find a
quiet place in the sun to read or visit with friends
2 dorms at $6 per person - typical
shared room with shared
bath. 2 dorms at $7 per person One has it's own
bath the other has a small sun
room and fireplace.
Private rooms with shared
bath are $12/$18/$24single/double/triple.
Private rooms with private
bath are $15/$24/$33 - single/double/triple. foch 678 (E5-23) y Juan Leon Mera Telefax: (593-2)223-4735 / 254-5514 email:
info@crossroadshostal.com. © 2006 all rights reserved
Crossroads
Cafe Hostal is located in the heart of the tourist district of Quito in a recently renovated historic house. With lots of
Restaurants, Shopping areas, Travel agencies, and Night life located `just around the corner'
We are located in Quito, Ecuador in La Mariscal a block off of Amazonas and 3 blocks from Avenida Cristobal Colon. Foch 678 (E5-23) y Juan Leon Mera Telefax: (593-2)223-4735 / 254-5514
Phone# in the USA (616) 217-4043