The Grand Hotel Guayaquil is unique; it shares a whole city block with the largest and the most spectacular Cathedral in Guayaquil. 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 perfect place to start your Ecuador tour.

Hotel Location
The Grand Hotel Guayaquil's location is ideal; it is within walking distance to the newly constructed riverside park and shopping complex, the Malecon 2000, and also the governmental, financial, and commercial center of the city. The Hotel is located 4 miles from the International Airport ( a 10 to 15-minute ride away)

Rooms
The Grand Hotel Guayaquil's 175 air-conditioned rooms are generously sized, handsomely decorated and full of amenities.

Amenities:

Cable TV
Refrigerators
In-room coffee machines
Large desks
Direct dial telephones
Free wireless internet service
Hair dryers
Radio alarms
Plenty of good reading light
Safety boxes

Restaurants

1822 Restaurant: The menu and decor capture the year 1822, when the two liberators, Simon Bolivar and San Martin, met for the first and only time in Guayaquil.

Barbecue Restaurant: A poolside barbecue with a view of the inner court garden can be arranged; it has been popular with groups.

Cafeterias and Bars

La Pepa de Oro: This 24 hour coffee shop captures the flavor of the era of Ecuador's Cacao Boom at the turn of the 20th century.

Turtle Bar: Your favorite beverages in a cozy setting with live music.

Business Center
The business center is located conveniently in the lobby area and offers all the latest office equipment and secretarial services—from 7:00 a.m. to midnight!

Terraza Racket Club
The Grand Hotel's gym is a 7000 sq. ft. rooftop sports complex! Guests can play squash on two courts, relax in a sauna, have a massage, or stretch out on the sun deck with a great view of the cathedral. For staying in shape... there is an aerobics instructor and a large area full of the latest in training equipment.

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