This was our first trip to Ecuador. We stayed our first two nights at Lugano Hotel, and we had a very positive experience! We arranged for airport pickup through the hotel ahead of time, and after flying all night, it was a welcome sight to have a driver with my name on a paper waiting for us! The cost was reasonable, more convenient than finding a taxi, and our driver was very nice. The room at the hotel was clean and roomy. We had two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a small kitchen and living room. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The woman at the front desk (I wish I knew her name) was wonderful--very helpful, kind and patient with all of our questions!! She spoke English and helped arrange a tour for us and transportation during our stay. The included breakfast was good, and included a few hot items, as well as juice, toast, coffee, etc. The location is a little out of way from the new town, and the old town, but we were able to get taxis easily and inexpensively. My only complaint might be that the pillows were hard, lumpy and uncomfortable--the rest of my family didn't complain though:). Overall, a very good experience for our family.
