How Axel worksAxel $30 a night vs $44 on Booking.com at Hotel Las Peñas, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $14 a night less (31%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Escobedo 1215, Guayaquil
24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Ticket assistance · Room service · Family room · Laundry · Concierge services · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Restaurant · Free Wi-Fi
Hotels in GuayaquilA no-frills 3-star in downtown Guayaquil
7.9/10
Good downtown value with helpful staff, but rooms and evening surroundings have trade-offs.
Hotel Las Peñas is a no-frills 3-star in downtown Guayaquil, rather than the historic Las Peñas neighborhood. It's a good-value base for a short city stay, with the Malecón and Seminario Park within walking distance. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, and cleanliness scores are reassuring. Spacious rooms and family options add practical appeal; expect simple comfort rather than polished interiors.
The compromises are dated furnishings, some windowless rooms and occasionally awkward air-conditioning controls. Breakfast earns both praise and complaints about limited variety. Some guests describe street noise and feeling uncomfortable outside after dark, although others report feeling safe. We'd choose it for affordable daytime sightseeing or a brief business visit, but skip it if modern rooms, parking or relaxed evening wandering are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$39 a night with Axel against $42 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$35 a night with Axel against $36 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (4%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$30 a night with Axel against $44 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (31%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
$14/night less than Booking.com (31%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$34 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 20 to Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Jan 2, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 15 to Jan 4, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Jan 2, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 31, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Jan 2, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $30 a night vs $44 on Booking.com at Hotel Las Peñas, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $14 a night less (31%). Seen Oct 13.
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Good downtown value with helpful staff, but rooms and evening surroundings have trade-offs. A no-frills 3-star in downtown Guayaquil, scored for what it is.
Hotel Las Peñas is a no-frills 3-star in downtown Guayaquil, rather than the historic Las Peñas neighborhood. It's a good-value base for a short city stay, with the Malecón and Seminario Park within walking distance. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, and cleanliness scores are reassuring. Spacious rooms and family options add practical appeal; expect simple comfort rather than polished interiors.
The compromises are dated furnishings, some windowless rooms and occasionally awkward air-conditioning controls. Breakfast earns both praise and complaints about limited variety. Some guests describe street noise and feeling uncomfortable outside after dark, although others report feeling safe. We'd choose it for affordable daytime sightseeing or a brief business visit, but skip it if modern rooms, parking or relaxed evening wandering are priorities.
Best for: budget-conscious city visitors; short downtown business stays; families needing multi-bed rooms
Watch out for: dated or windowless rooms; street noise and mixed evening-safety reports; no on-site parking
Location: Central commercial district near the Malecón and Seminario Park, not the historic Las Peñas neighborhood.
Rooms: Generally spacious and simple; confirm a window, and expect some older furnishings and firm beds.
Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings on Booking.com and Expedia, backed by recent positive comments.
Service: Helpful, courteous reception staff are the most consistent strength across guest reviews.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, breakfast, restaurant access and laundry; breakfast feedback is mixed.
Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; no on-site parking, and Expedia lists no after-hours check-in—confirm late arrivals.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Las Peñas, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Las Peñas within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $39 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $42 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $35 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $36 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $30 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $44 a night on Booking.com | $14 a night less (31%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 20 to Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $34 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $35 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $35 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Jan 2, 2027 · 18 nights · 1 adult | $31 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 15 to Jan 4, 2027 · 20 nights · 1 adult | $31 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Jan 2, 2027 · 15 nights · 1 adult | $30 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $30 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 31, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $30 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Jan 2, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $30 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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