Casa de Mármol

We made Casa de Marmiol our base in Riobamba for two weeks whilst doing the Laguna Amarilla trek and climbing Chimborazo and I can barely put into words how welcome we were made feel by Irma and her family! The hostel is meticulously clean with great comfy beds, an excellent shared bathroom (with the best shower we've had in 15 weeks in South America), a roof terrace and a big tv/ lounge room. Irma and her son Sebastian speak excellent English. Want to know the best place to get your laundry done? Good quality restaurant/ food delivery? Need a cheap taxi? A place to eat in the neighbouring towns? A guide for Chimbo? Help with permits for Laguna Amarilla? Irma had a guy! She was able to sort anything and everything! We had a fantastic breakfast every morning and she provided free luggage storage whilst we headed off on each trip, with us coming back to our same room, prepared early and bags waiting both times. The whole family made everyone so welcome and it created an atmosphere where guests ate meals together and got to know each other and we got to meet some amazing new people. We can't thank Irma, Diego, Sebastian, Karlita and Emma enough and if we are ever back in the area we'd have no hesitation in returning to our 'Riobamba Family'.

habitaciones muy grandes y limpias con camas cómodas. Un gran salón y una cocina para cocinar por ti mismo. Los anfitriones son muy agradables y serviciales. El desayuno era muy rico. Hay muchas actividades para hacer en la region.

Our rooms were very clean. We had a very good experience with Irma. She is very friendly and gave us very good recommendations for activities. Her breakfast is very delicious (flexible time choosable). The wifi was also good. Thank you for everthing! Carina & Benjamin