Viella maisoh

Eight floors up in the Los Rios building, Viella Maisoh is a compact apartment-style property in Quito's residential fabric, where balcony and terrace outlooks take in the city's Andean skyline rather than a hotel atrium.

Rooms are equipped for longer stays: microwave, dining table, tea and coffee maker, and a full private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Family rooms are available, and the wardrobe, desk, and clothes rack make the spaces functional for working guests. The 24-hour front desk keeps access straightforward at any arrival time.

Quito's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits within a short taxi ride, and the altitude — 2,850 metres above sea level — is worth factoring into first-day plans.