Bird Garden Guest House — Hotel in Mariscal Sucre

What a gem this place is! Doña Elena is a superlative host: warm, welcoming, attentive. She goes out of her way to make her guests feel at home, whether that’s carrying breakfast (different each day) up to the flower-filled terrace, providing informed advice on destinations, calling you a car, even making you dinner, on request. I honestly can’t say enough good things about her hospitality. |The guest house itself is spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, shower was hot, and the location is convenient for exploring the city. In contrast to other places I’ve stayed in Quito, the Wifi was reliable & worked well. And the price is more than reasonable. |(If you stay, do check out the charming cafe/bookstore, El Farol, on the corner.)|Five very...

The Bird Garden Guest House is a lovely retreat in Quito. Communication was very good and included support for airport transfers, local tours, and suggestions for local dining within walking distance (e.g., Achiote, Miskay). My room was clean and comfortable and very reasonably priced. Beautiful photos of birds decorate the walls. Elena is a gracious host and a fabulous cook. Breakfast includes delicious local juices, fruits, and eggs, cooked to order. The outdoor, second floor patio is lovely with blooming plants and sparkling violetear hummingbirds flitting around. I highly recommend a stay at...

I arrived in Quito in the late afternoon on a Sunday. By the time I arrived at Bird Garden, all of the restaurants in the area were closed. The proprietor, Elena, immediately went to work in the kitchen to prepare an impromptu, absolutely delicious, home-cooked meal for me. Afterward, one of her friends dropped by with an amazing desert to share, and they listened with my broken Spanish with great patience and interest. I've now stayed at the Bird Garden twice, and I know Elena will take great care of me every time, such a warm and...