Small charming boutique hotel, wonderful setting, very clean. It has the feel of a dream traditional home, the room was spacious and charming, the bathroom modern and at the... read more same time the design fit in with the traditional homey feel of the room. Staff friendly and very helpful, good breakfast. The location in the Mariscal Foch area with restaurants and night life. The big street near it closes for traffic on Sunday and the locals bike on it and through the nearby park, very cool. Felt like home and we didn’t want to leave.

  Without Francisco our five-day stay in Quito would have been just-OK and this would have been a four-not-five star review; he was charming, knowledgeable, not pushy, and always available. His... read more mom and wife also work in Casa Joaquin and they were lovely.

We paid extra for the apartment downstairs with a full kitchen and lots of storage, a queen bed in the bedroom, a twin in the living room, and a private lovely little courtyard. Perfect except very moist/musty unlike the rest of the hotel. The bathroom was tiny, but the water super-hot (no bath).

La Mariscal is full of restaurants and hostels, and close to everything, but I would rather be in the Historic Center as a newcomer, or in parts north as a repeat visitor. Many stores on Av. Rio Amazonas, and 2 miles walkable to La Basilica via Parque El Ejido; a bit too far to walk to Iglesia San Francico the most beautiful church I have ever seen.

Francisco recommended the bland and safe 100% tourist-focused Miskay for dinner 1 block away. Not memorable, but excellent food.

We took Francisco's wonderful arranged private car/driver to Papallacta for a day of swimming and hiking $120+tip (more for spa and massages). We did not follow Francisco's recommendation of the Otalvo tour which would have been better for MOST tourists but not us.

The rooftop area was just OK.

Daily breakfasts were OUTSTANDING fresh local fruit fresh squeezed juices, delicious local farm eggs, croissants, toast, yogurt.

Francisco made a good stay great.

  We spent 5 nights in Quito at Casa Joaquin. The hotel is well appointed, well cared for, very clean, and decidedly charming. Francisco's level of service is truly... read more wonderful. He offered great tips for restaurants and sights, and helped arrange car service to and from Quito. The breakfasts were delicious every morning and Francisco arranged an early breakfast for us when our bike tours had an early start. I also just really enjoyed chatting with Francisco: he's thoughtful, kind, and very interesting! The location provided easy access to the Old Town and up to Parque La Carolina. Good restaurants and nightlife nearby. Highly recommended!