Our Conscious Eye On
- Carlota

Conscious Hotel

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Nearest train station

Terminal de Ferricarriles

Architecture

Veronica Reed

The Originals

Renato Solines & Veronica Reed

Green Certification

B Corp

Quito’s Carlota has had sustainability at its heart from the outset. Created by Renato Solines and Veronica Reed, the hotel is housed in Solines’ grandmother’s home, originally built in 1905. The couple went through a four-year process to restore the space to its original spirit, recovering 90% of the building—including walls, flooring, doors, and windows—and adding their contemporary touch through vibrant color and geometric patterns. Whenever possible, they used the home’s original furniture and built new pieces, such as desks and benches, with wood reclaimed from other construction sites. Today, the hotel is a cultural beacon in the community, hosting events, exhibitions, and salon talks and sourcing food from local, organic producers. Carlota became Ecuador’s first certified B Corporation hotel in October 2019.

“Carlota is working to revitalize the historical core of Quito, generating spaces where neighbors and visitors can connect and learn.”

Veronica Reed, one of the Originals behind Carlota

Carlota

Conscious Hotel Principles

Architecture

Carlota is set inside a renovated building from 1905 that is registered as a piece of cultural heritage. During renovation, 90% of the original building was recovered.

Waste

During construction, new pieces of furniture were made with reclaimed wood from other construction sites. No packaged snacks are served, and only glass bottles are used.

Energy

In addition to using LED lights and efficient appliances, an onsite solar energy system generates 10% of the total energy use and gives the hotel two hours of autonomy.