Just across the street from Iguana Park and the Cathedral, the Continental is in a very good area, just a few blocks from Malecon 2000. I stayed 2 nights after being in Puerto Lopez and one more after flying back from Cuenca. The junior suites have just enough space, comfortable beds, wi-fi, and are well worth the price. Unfortunately, I found the front desk staff to be rather imperious and dismissive, but the rest of the hotel staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The doormen, bellmen, waiters, and even the security guards could not have been more pleasant. The food at "Fortin", the gourmet restaurant was a little disappointing, but the 24 hour cafe/coffee shop was actually good, and the breakfast buffet offered good choices. If I am in Guayaquil again, I will very likely book a room at the Continental.
- Continental Hotel Guayaquil
