If you would like help with a reservation in Baños, or the surrounding area, just send a request by e-mail to Banosecuador@hotmail.com. Please include your name, date of arrival, number of nights, number in your party and the number of beds desired. We will get back to you within 24 hours or less, with the price quoted by the hotel and availability. Also include the hotel, or hostel of your choice. If you don’t have a preference give us an idea of the kind of room and location you would be happy with and we will make a suggestion. We are at your service.

How The System Works.

Over the years reservations have been taken by telephone, fax and e-mail...but there was not a good system to guaranteed the reservation. A hostel owner would hold the room for five persons and only three would arrive, or worse not arrive at all. Now many of the hostels will take a reservation, and since it was not paid for give the room to someone that was standing in front of them with the money. Because of the bad experiences, I can not say that I blame them. To help both the buyer and the seller we offer a safe and secure service where you can make a reservation in advance, pay for it with a credit card and be confident that you will have a room when you arrive. Our charge for this service is only $1.50 for each reservation, plus the actual cost to us by PayPal for using your credit card. This cost is 3.9% plus $0.30. If your reservation is for three nights, and the cost of the room is $5.00, your cost would be $15.00 plus $0.59, + $0.30, +$1.50. A total of $17.39. No phone or fax charges. If you have a better way...let me know.

Comments Please....
If you have stayed at any of the hotels or hostels on the list below, please take the time to give us your comments...Good or bad. It could make someone else's visit a little better.

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Hostal Carolina

This comfortable and clean hostel is located on 16 de diciembre just south of Martinez. The entrance is between the Super Dispensa (Market) and the Cafe Good. There is a communal kitchen on the 4th floor. Rooms 11, 12 & 13 open onto a nice terrace that overlooks the church and main square. Rates start at $ 4.00 per person. Great Value.

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Gala Inn Hotel

This new 4 story hotel opened in November, 2004. Beautiful rooms, restaurant on property with parking area. Cost $30.00 per room. Located on the corner of Montalvo and 16 de diciembre.

Friday, October 29, 2004

Ross Inn/Hotel

This 18 room hotel opened in May 2004, and is modern, clean and comfortable. Located on the corner of Ambato & 16 de diciembre, across form the Basilica and the main plaza. The entrance is on 16 de diciembre and the reception and lobby are on the second level. The rate begins at $8.00 per person and includes breakfast.

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Hotel Flor de Oriente

This 50 room hotel is located in front of the Palomino Flores Park on the South-East corner of Oriente and Maldonaldo. The entrance is on Maldonaldo and the reception is on the second level. The cost for a single room with a private bath and cable TV is $12.00 which includes breakfast. $10.00 without breakfast.

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Hostal Santa Cruz

Located across the street from Residensial Roita on 16 de diciembre. Nice garden with hammocks.