Guayaquil Hostel Suites Madrid

This hostal, which is really like a hotel, exceeded my expectations. I am surprised it doesn´t have a higher rating simply because of all the amenities that make a weary traveler feel at home. It´s really a unique place, with lots of beautiful blue tiles throughout. Reminds me of Morocco. Rooms are spacious, AC works GREAT, plenty of hot water, and the most helpful people on staff I have encountered in months of travel. Staff is always around cleaning... But it was the amenities I appreciated most. CNN on cable. After being on the road for a couple of months, it was nice to fall asleep to an English TV station. Also, an absolutely spotless kitchen with microwave and icy fridge. And a computer station, though internet was spotty on their computers, wifi was good throughout. And up on the top level are some nice blue tiled sinks and clothes line if you need to wash out some laundry. It´s only a few blocks to the Malecon. They will help with last minute cruises to the Galapagos, and the man at the front desk during the day speaks English. He helped me locate a place to repair my broken camera. If ever back in Guayaquil, I would definitely stay here again!