San José de Puembo Quito Airport, an Ascend Hotel Collection

San José de Puembo, part of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels, is an elegant and cozy refuge situated in a 17th-century colonial Hacienda, featuring 40,000 m² of serene natural gardens just 15 minutes from Quito's International Airport. This historic hotel seamlessly blends colonial architecture (adobe walls, colonial paintings) with modern comfort across its 78 rooms and suites, making it an ideal destination for relaxation away from the urban bustle, set against the majestic beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes. The hotel offers comprehensive facilities, including a spa, two restaurants (La Pérgola and Le Gourmet), a heated outdoor pool, a gym, and 8 corporate event halls, alongside its commitment to ecological practices like solar water heating and 100% recycling.