
Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar
Iñaquito, Quito
Bar in Quito, Ecuador
Why go
Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is a practical Quito pick for sushi, cocktails, a polished hotel-bar setting inside JW Marriott Quito. It suits dates, business drinks, low-risk celebrations better than purist sushi occasions, especially when convenience near the financial and shopping areas matters.
About Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar
For Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar in Quito, the planning details are limited but useful: it keeps daily 12 PM-to-late hours and has a smart-casual dress code. That makes it a practical option to consider when you want a Quito venue whose schedule is easy to understand before you go.
The safest read is simple: Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is a Quito venue with late operating hours and a smart-casual expectation.
Reliable hours for simple Quito planning
The strongest confirmed reason to keep Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar on a shortlist is its schedule. It opens at 12 PM daily, closes at 11 PM from Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes the timing relatively flexible for midday, evening, later weekend plans.
Smart-casual dress code is also worth noting. It gives guests a clear baseline without implying a formal fine-dining requirement. Readers planning a fuller night can use the Quito bars guide for a second stop, or the Quito restaurants guide if the evening needs another Quito dining option.
What to expect if outdoor space is the priority
Outdoor seating, terrace views, live entertainment, menu details, specific bar features are not confirmed in the public record. If any of those details matter to the occasion, confirm directly before committing. For travelers building a Quito itinerary across meals, drinks, stays, activities, the Quito hotels guide can help with the broader plan.
The verdict: choose Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar when the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your Quito plans. If the brief depends on a specific menu, outdoor table, happy hour, seating format, or service style, verify those details directly before going.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Francisco de Orellana y Av. Río Amazonas 1172 y, 170518 Quito, Ecuador
- Website
- ofertas.espanol.marriott.com/jw-marriott-hotels-resorts/ecuador/quito/the-exchange-and-kaori-sushi-bar
- Phone
- +593 2-297-2000 ext. 6154
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale hotel-lounge atmosphere with a polished, modern feel and lively evening energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
- Music
- Live Entertainment
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
unique cocktails
Planning details
Location
Av. Francisco de Orellana y Av. Río Amazonas 1172 y, 170518 Quito, Ecuador · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Sun Deck Bar if the group is asking for outdoor atmosphere first and food second. Choose Aperitif Lounge if the plan is primarily cocktails and conversation rather than sushi and a longer hotel-bar meal.
Bar context
How It Compares
Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is the safer Quito choice when the brief is sushi plus cocktails in a polished hotel environment. Compared with Aperitif Lounge, it reads as more meal-friendly because sushi is part of the core format, while Aperitif Lounge is the better cross-shop if the plan is mainly drinks and a lighter bar stop.
Against Sun Deck Bar, the decision is more about ambiance. Pick Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar for a more controlled indoor setting, business-friendly dress expectations, an easier sushi-and-cocktail combination. Pick Sun Deck Bar if outdoor atmosphere is the deciding factor and food is secondary.
For booking difficulty, Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is the low-stress option: reservations are recommended, but this is not positioned as a hard-to-secure counter. For value, it works when the group will actually use both sides of the venue, food and drinks. If everyone only wants cocktails, Aperitif Lounge or Sun Deck Bar may be the cleaner choice.
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How it compares in Quito
Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is the practical middle ground: more food-capable than Aperitif Lounge, more controlled and hotel-polished than Sun Deck Bar. It makes sense for groups that want sushi, cocktails, an easy setting rather than a bar-only night.
If outdoor space drives the decision, Sun Deck Bar is the more natural cross-shop. If the night is centered on drinks with less need for a full meal, Aperitif Lounge is the tighter fit. Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar wins when convenience, smart-casual polish, a mixed food-and-drink agenda matter more than a single defining view or bar concept.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar open late?
Yes. Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar is open until 11 PM from Sunday through Thursday and until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours are 12–11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 12 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Aperitif Lounge is another option to compare while planning.
Is Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar good for a date?
It can be a practical Quito option for a date if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan.
Is the food good at Exchange Bar & Kaori Sushi Bar?
If you need a particular dining style or menu, check with the venue before going. Aperitif Lounge and Sun Deck Bar are other venues to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.











