With this relatively small territory (256.370 km2), Ecuador has the biggest biodiversity per area in the world!. In a recent study of the conservation International, Ecuador is among the 17 "megadiverse" countries, with 9.2 species per km2, occupies the first place in the world with regards to species per area. The richness of this country lies on it's DIVERSITY, both natural and cultural.
Ecuador has 4 diverse, and rich regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the Coast, the highland Andes and the Galapagos Archipielago. These four regions are subdivided into 22 provinces. Besides, its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador embraces an impressive variety of ethnic groups, including some untouched communities which still preserve traditional values and customs from ancient times.
Hotels in Guayaquil
CONTINENTAL
Category: Luxury
Description:
Continental Hotel is the result of more than 30 years of hotel experience. Its location in the district of commercial and finance business in Guayaquil is what makes it the first option for business or leisure travelers. Our rooms are completely equipped with telephone computerized systems cable television air conditioning and comfortable baths. Our services are unsurpassable La Canoa with 24 hour service is the most visited cafeteria in the city with the best of Ecuatorian typical food and if you need it we can recommend to you El Fortin a place for international food. We also have Los Candelabros room for events up to 600 people El Astillero Bar Santa Ana Music Hall. Reservations can be made until 6pm day of arrival.
HILTON COLON
Catergory: Luxury
Description:
Situated by the Guayas River, the Hilton Colon Guayaquil stands majestically within the new and booming commercial sector, only a five-minute drive from the airport. Presenting a remarkable architectural design and offering a fascinating panoramic view of the city, with easy access to the downtown financial area. Services and amenities offered by the Hilton Colon are babysitting/child services, bar/lounge, casino, restaurants, shops, cable TV, VIP rooms/services, business center, concierge, mini-bar, pool, room service and foreign currency exchange.
ORO VERDE
Category: 5*****
Description:
Strategically located in the business district of the city, only ten minutes from the airport. This fine hotel provides excellent services in a friendly atmosphere and offers all the comfort of an international hotel's high standards. Our 212 luxurious rooms and suites are equipped with cable TV, mini bar, air conditioning, safety box, laundry service and 24-hour room service. The Hotel Oro Verde offers in the business center secretarial services, personal computers, fax machine, photocopies, courier, cellular phones, business card and stationery printing and translation services. Two meeting room with a capacity of 4 to 12 persons. Also, we have 4 restaurants, a bar and gourmet deli.
LAS PEÑAS
Category: first class
Description:
Located in the comercial and financial sector of Guayaquil, only a ten- minute driving from the Simon Bolivar International Airport, and a few minutes far from public and private institutions and from touristic places like: museums, Malecon 2000, banks, etc.
FOUR POINTS SHERATON
Category: first class
Description:
Four Points is conveniently located 3 minutes from Simon Bolivar International Airport, the Four Points by Sheraton Guayaquil is situated in front of El Mall Del Sol, Ecuador's most modern shopping center only 10 minutes from downtown. The hotel's 144 spacious guest rooms feature a host of modern amenities and services, including a complimentary daily newspaper, an in room hair dryer, minibar, cable television, an outdoor pool, “La Gabarra Restaurant”, 24 hour room service and a fitness center.
GRAND HOTEL GUAYAQUIL
Category: first class
Description:
The Grand Hotel Guayaquil is unique in that it shares a whole city block with the largest and the most spectacular Cathedral in Guayaquil. The Cathedral's spires and impressive stained glass windows adorn the hotel's inner court that includes a cozy pool, a waterfall and a lush 45-foot tall climbing garden. The Grand Hotel Guayaquil has a long tradition of personalized friendly service. The hotel's 175 rooms are generously sized, handsomely decorated and full of amenities. And the hotel's restaurants combine local history with tasty cuisine. The Grand Hotel's gym is a 7000 sq. ft rooftop sports complex! Guests can play squash in two courts, relax in a sauna and/or steam have a massage or stretch out on the sundeck with a great view of the Cathedral.
HAMPTON INN
Category: tourist superior
Description:
At the Hampton Inn you will find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms, along with cost and time saving services and amenities. Offering 24-hour front desk service, laundry facilities, data ports, message and fax services, exercise facilities and your choice of smoking or non-smoking accommodations in 95 single or double rooms with complimentary cable TV.
