Hotel 9 de Octubre — Hotel in Guayaquil

My grandfather's apartment used to be a block away so I've stayed at this hotel more times than I could count, everything from a single night to months at a time. I'm so used to staying here that it's practically like coming home every time we visit Guayaquil. I have stayed in my fair share of hotels and resorts, in big cities, middle of nowhere, in Ecuador and Europe, as well as some hotels from hell I do my best to forget. Still, this is probably my favorite hotel in the world because of the family memories I associate with this place. The pros are: the rooms are always clean, staff is friendly and attentive, hot showers, smart TVs you can connect to any streaming service, and you can't beat the price for the location smack in the middle of the city's center. The cons: I don't have any besides this being an emotionally charged review because of all my memories. Stay here, you...

This is a very low cost old hotel a few blocks from the Malecón, an area popular with both tourists and locals. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby, as well as plenty of shopping venues. Guayaquil does get quite warm sometimes, and the rooms have individual air conditioning units. The shower has neatly installed and hot water on demand. (what some call a suicide shower, but they're quite safe), which might be a new experience for people from the US and Canada. The staff responds quickly to any problems or complaints. I have stayed at this hotel on several occasions, and the service has always been pretty good. There is a security guard full-time at the entrance, so the hotel itself is pretty safe. They also will secure a trusted cab driver if...

The booking ads say $35-40. I have stayed at this hotel a couple times, and the rate has been $17.50 for a double room with air conditioning. This is not a high-end hotel, but it is clean and comfortable, with widescreen tv and wifi. Note that the shower is hot water on demand, sink is cold water only. This is pretty normal for Ecuador, but people from the US and Canada and Europe may find it odd. The room does not include breakfast, but there are a number of low-cost restaurants within easy walking distance. Also nearby are pharmacies, department stores, grocery stores, etc. It's located near a number of tourist attractions, including the large waterfront park with amusement rides and museums, and the old town with the...