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Ecuador: TOP Hotels in Quito and Guayaquil

QUITO

Quito

1) JW Marriott Hotel Quito
On-site restaurants serve Ecuadorian, Peruvian and international cuisine. Address: Orellana 1172 y Av. Amazonas; Tel: (5932) 297-2000; Web: Marriott.com

2) Sheraton Quito Hotel
In the city’s financial and commercial zone, but easy reach of the colonial district. Address: Avenida Naciones Unidas y Avenida Republica de El Salvador; Tel: (5932) 297-0002; Web: starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton

3) Hilton Colon Quito
Walking distance to the colonial Old Town,  with five restaurants, heated pool and casino. Address: Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida 1, Quito, Ecuador 1701-3103; Tel: (5932) 256-0666  Web: swissotel.com/quito

4) Swissôtel Quito
Regular rooms as well as furnished apartments for extended stays. Address: Av. 12 de Octubre y 1820 Luis Cordero; Tel: (5932) 2256-7600; Web: swissotel.com/quito

5) Holiday Inn Express Quito
Central location near the airport with anti-seismic technology. Address: Av. Orellana N6-54 y Calle Reina; Tel: (5932) 2997300; Web: hiexpress.com

GUAYAQUIL

1) Hilton Colon Guayaquil
City resort property has nearly 300 rooms and can hold events for up to 1,800 people. Address:  Av. Francisco de Orellana Mz. 111; Tel: (5934) 268-9000; Web: www1.hilton.com

2) Sheraton Guayaquil
The hotel is in front of El Mall del Sol and just one mile from the World Trade Center. Address: Av Constitucion, Plaza Del Sol; Tel: (5934) 208-2088; Web: starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton

3) Courtyard by Marriott
Free Internet, smoke-free and a designated table for working diners at its restaurant. Address: Francisco de Orellana #236; Tel: (5934) 600-9200; Web: marriott.com

4) Grand Hotel Guayaquil
This hotel shares a city block with the cathedral, which overlooks the property’s inner courtyard. Address: Boyaca entre Clemente Ballen y 10 de Agosto; Tel: (5934) 232-9690; Web: grandhotelguayaquil.com

5) Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil
An elegant boutique option downtown with three on-site restaurants. Address: 9 de Octubre y Garcia Moreno; Tel: (5934) 232-7999; Web: oroverdeguayaquil.com

Ecuador: TOP Restaurants in Quito and Guayaquil

QUITO

1) Zazu
Local ingredients in eclectic preparations at this hot spot. Address: Mariano Aguilera 331 y La Pradera; Tel: (5932) 254-3559; Web: zazuquito.com

2) El Atrio
Creative fare overlooking the Plaza Foch — get a table near the tall windows for the best view. Address: Av. Reina Victoria N24-67 (Plaza Foch); Tel: (5932) 252-0581

3) La Belle Epoque in La Plaza Grande
Gourmet fusion dishes with panoramic views. Address: Calle Garcia Moreno N5-16, Chile de San Francisco; Tel: (5932) 256-6497

4) San Telmo Bar Restaurante
Argentine-style steaks at an elegant New Town establishment. Address: Portugal 570 y Catalina Aldaz; Tel: (5932) 333-1944; Web: santelmorestaurant.com

GUAYAQUIL

1) Matsuri
Simple spot serves well-priced sushi and Japanese dishes. Address: V.E. Estrada & Las Monjas, Urdesa; Tel: (5934) 288-550

2) Caracol Azul
Extensive menu showcases fresh seafood and fish. Address: 9 de Octubre 1918 y Los Rios; Tel: (5934) 228-0461

3) Sake
Japanese restaurant serves over 100 types of sushi. Address: Cicunvalacion Sur 110 y Victor Emilio Estrada; Tel: (5934) 288-7333; Web: sakeguayaquil.com

4) Sucre
Pan-Asia fusion cuisine in a stylish setting. Address: C. C La Plaza local 1-C; Tel: (5934) 283-8066

5) Blu
Gourmet Mediterranean fare with décor to match. Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 701 y Ficus; Tel: (5934) 288-4954.