I booked Hacienda Jimenita for the last two nights of our two-week Ecuador trip because we had already spent three nights in Quito's Centro Historico, and we wanted to experience something "different" and special. Hacienda Jimenita delivered "special" in spades. Email communications prior to our arrival were always prompt and friendly. We had a large bag of gifts sent from our hotel in Quito to Hacienda Jimenita so that we wouldn't have to cart them around the country, and I also asked them to arrange airport transfers for us, and to assign us a room with a real brick fireplace (not a woodstove) if possible. We were met at the airport by their lovely driver in a newer, immaculate SUV. As others have remarked, it's surprisingly close to the airport--just a 15 minute drive. But once you enter through the hacienda's impressive gates, you are in a different world entirely. The grounds are vast, verdant, and bursting with flowers of myriad varieties. It's like something out of a fairytale. When we checked in, we were offered a delicious hot tea made of dried fruits and cinnamon, served with a little jug of sugar cane liquor. We were assigned the "Cotopaxi" suite on the second floor. It's a rustic and charming room with a king-sized bed, stone fireplace, sitting area, lots of storage, and a covered balcony with views over the property and the mountains in the distance. Everything in the room was spotless and in excellent condition. (Note: There are no televisions in the rooms.) The bathroom was small but clean and modern, with good quality organic toiletries, plush towels, and ample storage in the vanity. We were pleasantly surprised to see they also provided very nice bathrobes! During our stay, we hiked the trails that run through the property and along the canyon, admiring the views and the native plants. There are several brick outbuildings dotted around the property with seating areas and/or views of the grounds, mountains, or Quito in the distance. One morning, we took an Uber into Quito to do some last minute sightseeing and shopping; it was a 40 minute drive but cost only $15. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel, and we were surprised at the excellent quality (and reasonable prices) of what was offered. Portions were enormous, and everything we tried was delicious and presented with care and an artistic flare. The cocktails and house wines were great too. The included breakfast featured a beautiful fruit plate. homemade breads with an interesting homemade strawberry butter, eggs cooked to order, yogurt, soursop juice, and delicious coffee. We were really impressed by the quality of what was served! There are a few things people should be aware of before booking. Because it's so close to the airport, planes fly directly overhead, and you can occasionally hear road traffic from some locations on the property. (I used earplugs, so the noise wasn't a problem for me.) There are also some neighbouring properties with dogs that bark a
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