Hostal Suites Madrid

We had some time to kill on our trip back from the Galapagos so we decided to stay someplace within walking distance of downtown, so we didn't have to try and hail a cab from downtown back to our hotel late at night. The Hostal Suites Madrid fit the bill perfectly as it is located a short walk from the Malecon and the city center. We arrived in the afternoon and were greeted by the friendly staff who also took our bags upstairs. We were given the choice of two rooms: 1 on the 3rd floor with a window overlooking the street and one on the 2nd floor with no window. Since we had an early flight (7:00AM) to catch and we needed a good night sleep, we decided to take the room with no window due to the traffic noise outside. The room had an air conditioner so the lack of a window was not too big of a deal. We were able to walk downtown, check out the sites, and return to our room without feeling unsafe. The friendly gentleman at the front desk set up a taxi to pick us up at 4:00AM the next morning and also provided a wake up call for us as a backup to our alarms. I can't stress enough how helpful he was for us even though we were just staying such a short time. The bed itself was not the most comfortable bed in world, but it was pretty on par for hostel standards. Both the bedroom and private bathroom were clean if not sparse. I would recommend the Guayaquil Hostel Suites Madrid to anyone looking for a place to stay in the downtown area of Guayaquil.

We stayed in Hostal Suites Madrid for two days en-route to the Galapagos. It’s a small, secure, scrupulously clean, budget hotel located in downtown Guyaquil. It’s within walking distance of two of the city’s main tourist attractions; 10 minutes (8 blocks) to the Malecon and 5 minutes (4 blocks) to the Central Park. The staff are friendly, helpful and accustomed to assisting with travel arrangements. The rooms are simple and clean. Most have on-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and large flat screen televisions. There was plenty of hot water for showers. Our room was in the front of the building and traffic noise was intrusive. The beds are typical of what you find in Ecuador - very very firm. So if you are noise sensitive or a light sleeper, ask for a room in the back of the building. The hotel is wired for WiFi and has a very nice open air terrace on the top floor. While the hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, there is a modestly priced café, in the same building, that serves breakfast and lunch. The hotel caters to tourists transiting to or from the Galapagos with short stays in Guayaquil. Location; security; cleanliness; helpful; friendly; English speaking desk staff and a very economical price are the strong points. For simple, clean, convenient accommodation, it was worth the money and we would stay here again.

the hotel was nice and the service was great. they do not accept credit cards. Must be cash. Location is in the downtown working area. We hac no problems and was able to walk to the river and many sites. Was warned not to go out at night unless in a large group.

We stayed here one night on our way to Cuenca and then we stayed one night before our return flight to US. Good location, for the money. Ok walk to Malcon Blvd. A little noisy; however, Guayaquil is noisy. One room had AC, the other didn't. The one that didn't was an interior room with a fan which was fine. Cab fare was $5 from/to airport. Just get a cab from the airport - you don't need to arrange ahead of time even when you arrive late at night. We had the name of the hotel and its' address typed out on a piece of paper that we handed the cab driver (most do not speak English). Hotel receptionist is there 24 hours. They can arrange for a cab back to the airport/bus station. NOTE: Bring your written confirmation if you have one, they will ask to see it.

This was my second stay at the Suites Madrid. Both times I was impressed with the service and friendliness of the staff. My rooms were exceptionally clean and quite comfortable.

no air conditioning and very hot with window into the hallway and lots of light coming into the room all night and very noisy. Even for a backpackers hotel, this was way overpriced for the shabby room

The Hotel is fabolous, very colonial style, rooms are great with all the facilities that you need, free High Speed Wi Fi. The Manager ¨Christopher¨did an outstanding job in organizing our trip to GALAPAGOS with an astonishing price, he has a professional attitude always willing to help you.

The hotel is superb, the staff really surprised me at every moment, the cleaning is excellent. The rooms have excellent facilities........ For real I made a research to Book the Hotel for Guayaquil, and I found Suites Madrid as the best option. For sure is what I needed..

EXCEPTIONAL STAFF, THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THE KINDNESS AND THE EXCELLENT TREATMENT; THE MANAGER HELP US TO PLAN ALL OUR TRIP. FOR SURE THE HOTEL IS IMMACULATELY CLEAN, WITH SPACIOUS ROOMS IN A SAFE AREA OF DOWNTOWN, A HUGE LCD IN THE ROOM, NICE BATHROOM. A PLACE TO STAY FOR SURE IS AT SUITES MADRID IN GUAYAQUIL......

planned on staying for 10 days only stayed 6hrs and had to pay for 3 days checked in at 11:30 pm checked out at 6am waited inside until taxi puled up.