Hotel del Parque.

Instead of a standard urban tower, Hotel del Parque occupies a meticulously restored 19th-century estate tucked inside the Parque Histórico Guayaquil. This 44-room boutique property trades city noise for tropical gardens and views of the Río Guayas, offering a stay that feels more like a private manor than a hotel. The architecture preserves the character of old Ecuador with high ceilings and inner courtyards, though the amenities—including a spa set in a restored wood-framed bell tower—are modern. Dining is a focal point, anchored by Casa Julián, which serves refined coastal cuisine in a riverfront setting. Guests can wander the park’s botanical paths after hours, long after day-trippers have left, making it a rare, quiet sanctuary within the busy Samborondón district.