I went for one night to Papallacta with a colleague after attending a conference in Quito. We booked this hotel spontaneously without checking too much, and wow! what a great surprise. Warning - this is NOT a standard hotel. It's more like a "fancy backpackers hostel". That being said, it's very clean and upclass, but don't expect the concierge, valet parking and mini bar. Instead, expect to have fun and enjoy! Jonathan and Nanve (I hope I got his name right) run this place along with Jonathan's wife (I didn't catch her name). They built it with their own hands and every corner of this amazing lodge is a tribute to their hard work. It is covered with colorful artwork and interesting building concepts and architecture. I was lying in bed, looking at the "strange fire sprinklers" on the ceiling, wondering how they worked, when I realized they weren't fire sprinklers, but rather door handles... the whole ceiling of our room was made out of recycled doors!!!! It may sound strange, but it's ultra cool! There are fun and games all around, from a Fussball table, to old couches, to board games and a little library with kids books, such as Pipi Longstockings and the Hungry Caterpillar. They run a little bar/restaurant with homemade local food and six homemade craft beers on tap. There are bikes and umbrellas and rain ponchos that you can borrow. There's good music playing. It's just great. I was totally thrown back to my backpacking days - remembering the best hostels I stayed at in New Zealand. But I'm more than 15 years older now, and generally don't "rough it" as much any more, but here, I was in a clean, comfortable hotel, just with the hostel atmosphere. How great! Thank you Jonathan and family for the great stay. I'm so glad we accidentally stumbled upon your accommodation!
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