Howard Johnson Hotel La Carolina

The Resort and Its Setting

Howard Johnson Hotel La Carolina is an RCI-affiliated timeshare property set in Quito's La Carolina district, a modern, business-oriented neighbourhood that stands in contrast to the city's colonial core. It's a practical base rather than a resort-style retreat: think well-appointed accommodation geared toward both short exchange stays and longer owner visits, with the city's shopping centres, international restaurants and banks all within easy walking distance. The property reflects the Howard Johnson brand's standard approach to service and room quality rather than offering beachfront or resort-specific facilities, so buyers and renters should see this as an urban city-stay timeshare rather than a sun-and-sand destination.

Quito and the La Carolina Area

Quito sits almost 2,850 metres up in the Andes, and that altitude shapes everything from the light to the climate — expect cool mornings, warm midday sun, and layers of clothing to prove genuinely useful. The La Carolina neighbourhood itself is contemporary and commercial, but it's only a few kilometres from Quito's UNESCO-listed historic centre, with its colonial churches, convents and plazas. Within easy reach are the Museo del Banco Central, Plaza Grande, the neo-Gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional, and La Mariscal's restaurant and nightlife strip. For something further afield, the Otavalo indigenous craft market makes for a well-known day trip from the city. This is a destination for travellers drawn to culture, history and highland scenery rather than beach time.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Howard Johnson Hotel La Carolina and are considering your options, BidMyTimeshare.com offers a straightforward owner-to-owner route: you list your week privately, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. No commission is taken on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuinely interested buyers, rather than handing over a cut of the final price.

Because this is an independent, RCI-affiliated property rather than a branded timeshare chain with a published transfer schedule, resale here typically runs through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a standardised corporate transfer process. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sellers and buyers should confirm directly with the resort or its administration: the transfer fee that applies to change ownership, whether the association holds any right of first refusal on resale, how long the transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. None of these figures are published here, so treat them as essential questions to settle before any deposit changes hands — a resale buyer should also clarify exactly what transfers with the week (RCI affiliation status, banked points or exchange credits, and any outstanding dues) and what does not.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for confirmation of dates, proximity to the historic centre and La Carolina's amenities, and clarity on what's included in the week — details worth spelling out clearly in any listing.

Practical Notes for Owners and Travellers

Quito's altitude catches many first-time visitors off guard, so it's worth advising renters to allow a day or two to acclimatise, stay hydrated and take it easy on arrival. Public transport in the city is extensive and inexpensive, and taxis are easy to find, so guests don't need to rely on a rental car. Spanish is the everyday language, though English is common in tourist areas and at the resort itself. Peak season in Quito runs June through August and December into January, so listings covering those weeks are worth highlighting clearly with exact dates.