DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Ecuador {ECU}
#16
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Philadelphia,PA
Programs: United 1K,Marriott Platinum Premier,IHC Platinum Ambassador,Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,898
I stayed at the Hilton GYE in December..i did Not recieve an upgrade..Man..that place is SCARY..guards with machine guns at hotel..i didnt feel safe..
#17
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Paul, MN
Programs: Walmart Super Elite
Posts: 727
We stayed at the Hampton GYE a couple of years ago. As a Gold, I received an upgrade to a nice-sized room. It was in back, away from the street noise. The breakfast was fine, too. Downtown, but there is free transport from the airport and it's only about 20 minutes away.
The neighborhood is ok during daylight hours, but gets dicey about 4-6 blocks away. I wouldn't walk at night.
The neighborhood is ok during daylight hours, but gets dicey about 4-6 blocks away. I wouldn't walk at night.
#18
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,503
The neighborhood around the Hilton in UIO is, according to Lonely Planet, quite dangerous and taking cabs even 1-2 blocks is recommended--that was written in 2005.
Now, when we were there last week, I was amazed to see busy, crowded streets into late nights, with lots of activity at bars and restaurants and night clubs nearby. Still, the 2-3 blocks nearest the hotel weren't that great, but it seems the Mariscal neighborhood is really improving quickly! Dozens of new restaurants and bars, and also they had an opera performance on Saturday night at 9pm, where they set up a stage and closed the road, for us to watch! A nice surprise.
Now, when we were there last week, I was amazed to see busy, crowded streets into late nights, with lots of activity at bars and restaurants and night clubs nearby. Still, the 2-3 blocks nearest the hotel weren't that great, but it seems the Mariscal neighborhood is really improving quickly! Dozens of new restaurants and bars, and also they had an opera performance on Saturday night at 9pm, where they set up a stage and closed the road, for us to watch! A nice surprise.
#19
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York City
Programs: Starwood Platinum, AA Platinum
Posts: 114
We stayed in the Hilton GYE last December over the holidays and received a nice upgraded room. As I recall there was a good selection of food in the Executive Lounge for both breakfast and in the evening. The staff was very friendly. We didn't feel unsafe at all.