Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel - Quito

LEED Certified eco-friendly hotel in Quito's historic center

Sustainability & Certifications

Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel holds LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and B Corp Certification, making it the first hotel in Ecuador to achieve this dual distinction. The hotel operates a system that cleans and reuses 70 percent of water consumed on the property, and 30 percent of its energy comes from solar power. An on-site urban produce patch supports local organic farming, reinforcing the hotel's commitment to measurable environmental standards.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at the Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel features custom-made beds with organic hypoallergenic Alpaca duvets and pillows, along with handcrafted chairs and private bathrooms with a shower. Public spaces include a reading salon, a wine cellar where guests schedule wine tastings, and a rooftop lounge with a 360-terrace view of the city. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily, and a complimentary tea hour runs from 15:00 to 18:00 every day.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The hotel offers in-house culinary experiences such as cooking classes and chocolate tastings, using locally sourced organic ingredients from the urban produce patch. The Bistro Restaurant serves a diverse menu that highlights these local products, and guests can enjoy meals alongside wine pairings from the on-site wine cellar. Themed dinner nights and live music performances are available on select evenings, adding variety to the dining options.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Carlota Sustainable Design Hotel is located 300 ft from Plaza Grande, 700 ft from the Metropolitan Cathedral, and 2000 ft from Basilica del Voto Nacional, all within Quito's historic district. The hotel offers guided walking tours and a tour desk to help guests explore these cultural sites. Airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge, with Mariscal Sucre International Airport 46 minutes away by car.

Wellness & Activities

The hotel provides yoga classes and massages with ancestral concepts, including back massage, couples massage, and full body massage treatments. A public bath and spa and wellness center are available on-site for relaxation. Cooking classes, happy hour, and themed dinner nights offer additional ways for guests to engage with local culture and cuisine.

• Sustainability: First hotel in Ecuador with B Corp Certification and LEED Certified
• Energy & Water: 30% solar power, 70% water reused on property
• Dining: Cooking classes, chocolate tastings, Bistro Restaurant with local ingredients
• Location: 300 ft from Plaza Grande, 700 ft from Metropolitan Cathedral
• Wellness: Yoga classes, massages with ancestral concepts, spa and wellness center
• Rooms: Organic hypoallergenic Alpaca duvets, custom-made beds, wine cellar tastings