Medellin Hotels and Rental Apartments

[Sivle]

Hi folks! Long time lurker, first time poster. I have Costa Rica, Thailand, Mexico, and some Islands under my belt. Now looking at Medellin. I am a smoker (I know not good for me). I have looked at various apartments, and hotels recommended on this site and others. It seems most of the better places to stay frown upon smoking. I do like to lay in bed after sex and have a smoke, because I don't eat jelly beans (old Redd Foxx joke). Any recommendations other than not smoking?

Thank you!

[Chesscat]

I don't know of any nice hotels downtown, though there may be some. Just a couple of metro stops away (and there is a metro right near the Hotel Nutibara) is Hotel Parque 70 Medellin.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...VUTvs&hl=en_US

It's actually in the area near the stadium called La 70, again very near the Metro stop El Estadio. I loved this place, and the night life there is great.

I'm going to Medellin for the first time in a few weeks. I have a couple of friends who will be there staying at the Hotel Nutibara at Calle 52 A. That hotel is somewhat old and I am looking for a better hotel in the area in the $75-$100 range. Thanks in advance.

[Puntz79]

I'm going to Medellin for the first time in a few weeks. I have a couple of friends who will be there staying at the Hotel Nutibara at Calle 52 A. That hotel is somewhat old and I am looking for a better hotel in the area in the $75-$100 range. Thanks in advance.

You can stay at a 4 or 5 star boutique hotel with that price range. I'm assuming that's $75 - 100 a night, which is cheap for hotels and I've found Colombia overall (CTG being the exception) cheap for nice hotels. Your risk is only that at nicer hotels, you might face an issue with bringing back a chica (you can bring her back, but you might get charged.) This is really a hit or miss, always register a room for 2 people (assuming it's you and want a chica to join you) and mention to the check-in desk that your girlfriend will join you shortly (if you are by yourself). You'll be fine getting the first girl in, and they'll register at the front desk with their cedula / passport. Now if you bring back another girl, you'll probably face a problem but if your hotel has a nice large lobby, is busy, and you can walk to the elevators discreetly then you may not face a problem at all. Or you can avoid all this by renting an apartment or staying at the Mansion. It's your first time, and the latter is highly recommended if you don't speak spanish very well.

[JJ341]

I'm going to Medellin for the first time in a few weeks. I have a couple of friends who will be there staying at the Hotel Nutibara at Calle 52 A. That hotel is somewhat old and I am looking for a better hotel in the area in the $75-$100 range. Thanks in advance.

[Buscar]

I stayed for a few nights at a place that has been mentioned before.

http://tuapartamentomde.com/pricing.html

And I thought I'd give a few more details. On the website, they list two locations, one in Laureles and a slightly cheaper one in barrio Buenos Aires (a large, middle class neighborhood west of downtown, roughly as far from Centro as Laureles is.) I was interested in checking out the one in BA, but they wouldn't let me. They implied it's more of a hotel than apartment, but otherwise wouldn't give much info. And I prefer the private access, no doorman / receptionist, in the Laureles building.

I stayed at the Laureles location, but never got to talk to the owner (except briefly by phone.) It's right next to the Nutibara restaurant strip, on a quieter side street. I had 1 bedroom apartment (not a studio) for 60 K per night. It was clean, well-furnished, good kitchen, wifi. No hot water. The windows went into the hallway and the interior of the building (an outdoor corridor), so not a lot of sunlight or ventilation. It was fine for a few days, but I would have wanted a room with street-facing windows for longer term. I paid the cleaning lady for the room (she wrote up an impromptu contract on a blank piece of paper for me to sign) and she didn't know anything about monthly prices or other room availability, and like I said I didn't meet the boss.

I had a few girls over for afternoon visits, and while the cleaning lady saw me walking with them and seemed embarrassed, it was never mentioned.

[Davidb3069]

56 k and change. There are a few cheaper a block or two down the street but it starts getting into the local bar scene. More noise.

Was it something like 58,000 COP per night?

[Almotu]

I made my way over to the poblado area. Looks interesting. Will go back later when bars open up. Waiting to hear from someone I met on the plane that has been here a few times. Will check out casas or clubs later.

FYI. Hotel Central Plaza was $18 roughly for a double bed...David.

Was it something like 58,000 COP per night?

[Davidb3069]

I made my way over to the poblado area. Looks interesting. Will go back later when bars open up. Waiting to hear from someone I met on the plane that has been here a few times. Will check out casas or clubs later.

FYI. Hotel Central Plaza was $18 roughly for a double bed. Small but sufficent. 8 k to Calle 10 in Poblado by taxi.

I am assuming the hard rock is a waste of time?

Went by the old mansion. Not too friendly and would not let me look inside. Referred me to the web.

David.

There is or was a Shooters, but it would not be necessarily be a gringo bar.

Maybe there is one or two gringos, but not a hot hangout.

https://foursquare.com/v/shooters/4e...ad90171c62f2c4

This is as close as you might get:

Perpetuo Socorro / San DiegoWest (Occidente) of Av. Poblado (Carrera 43A), between the Exposiciones and Industriales Metro Stations.

1. * San Diego Grill (Show Club), C. C. Milanesa Local 104, Calle 37 # 45-15. __ Chicas. Prices: Cover 45k includes 4 drinks, Beer 10k, Chicas 130k 30 min. 150k hour, Room fee 45k, 200k TLN, Exit fee 150k. Tel: 261 04 76, 262 99 78. Hours: 8 pm to 2 am.

2. * FASE II (Dos), Carrera 44 # 30-27, behind the Premium Plaza Shopping Center. 30-40 Chicas. Prices: Cover 10k, Beer 16k, Chicas 180k with their South Beach Hostel rooms next door. Exit Fee 100k. Tel: 232 18 78. Hours: 7 pm to 4 am. http://www.clubfasedos.com/

3. "La Dolce Vita", Calle 31 #44-109. __ Dancers. Prices: They offer a host of very high end services, like 50k lap dances for groups of 1 or more. 10-15k drink, chica drink 30k, 180k hour to take out. Tel: 261-1510, Cell: 1 316-749-48 00. Hours: ____.

[World Travel 69]

There is or was a Shooters, but it would not be necessarily be a gringo bar.

Maybe there is one or two gringos, but not a hot hangout.

https://foursquare.com/v/shooters/4e...ad90171c62f2c4

This is as close as you might get:

Perpetuo Socorro / San DiegoWest (Occidente) of Av. Poblado (Carrera 43A), between the Exposiciones and Industriales Metro Stations.

1. * San Diego Grill (Show Club), C. C. Milanesa Local 104, Calle 37 # 45-15. __ Chicas. Prices: Cover 45k includes 4 drinks, Beer 10k, Chicas 130k 30 min. 150k hour, Room fee 45k, 200k TLN, Exit fee 150k. Tel: 261 04 76, 262 99 78. Hours: 8 pm to 2 am.

2. * FASE II (Dos), Carrera 44 # 30-27, behind the Premium Plaza Shopping Center. 30-40 Chicas. Prices: Cover 10k, Beer 16k, Chicas 180k with their South Beach Hostel rooms next door. Exit Fee 100k. Tel: 232 18 78. Hours: 7 pm to 4 am. http://www.clubfasedos.com/

3. "La Dolce Vita", Calle 31 #44-109. __ Dancers. Prices: They offer a host of very high end services, like 50k lap dances for groups of 1 or more. 10-15k drink, chica drink 30k, 180k hour to take out. Tel: 261-1510, Cell: 1 316-749-48 00. Hours: ____.

For those familiar with the mariscal and the couple of gringo bars there like shooters and corner pub, is there something similar in poblado. I get in too late to start today but I will need a place by tomorrow.

David.

[Davidb3069]

The closest thing to a Gringo Bar would be in El Pablato, but the hotels will cost a little more.

Check the map and see where the action is and look at the hotel list.

For those familiar with the mariscal and the couple of gringo bars there like shooters and corner pub, is there something similar in poblado. I get in too late to start today but I will need a place by tomorrow.

David.

[Almotu]

I know there are many recommendations for hotels in here. I am coming for the first time around the 17-23 and would appreciate ideas for gringo bars and a hotel close to them. I don't know the city at all. I want to minimize taxi. $30-50 for hotel would be desirable and chica friendly.

I sent a message to Aussie Greg thinking about staying there but have gotten no response.

If you are based in the US, call the secretary directly on their VOIP phone number.

[World Travel 69]

The closest thing to a Gringo Bar would be in El Pablato, but the hotels will cost a little more.

Check the map and see where the action is and look at the hotel list.

I know there are many recommendations for hotels in here. I am coming for the first time around the 17-23 and would appreciate ideas for gringo bars and a hotel close to them. I don't know the city at all. I want to minimize taxi. $30-50 for hotel would be desirable and chica friendly.

I sent a message to Aussie Greg thinking about staying there but have gotten no response. Not sure how else to contact him. Looks like the vip place might be similar. For a first trip I want to keep it simple. I have been to Cartagena and Santa Marta so I am used to Colombia a little.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I have RTF but the gringo bars / hotel combo is a bit more complex.

[Davidb3069]

I know there are many recommendations for hotels in here. I am coming for the first time around the 17-23 and would appreciate ideas for gringo bars and a hotel close to them. I don't know the city at all. I want to minimize taxi. $30-50 for hotel would be desirable and chica friendly.

I sent a message to Aussie Greg thinking about staying there but have gotten no response. Not sure how else to contact him. Looks like the vip place might be similar. For a first trip I want to keep it simple. I have been to Cartagena and Santa Marta so I am used to Colombia a little.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. I have RTF but the gringo bars / hotel combo is a bit more complex.

[Almotu]

Are there any reliable cheap, but secure places near Motel Ibiza? I planned my outing a little poorly and have nowhere to stay Aug 28 - Aug 30. Hotel Ibiza looks great and I'm hoping I can HQ at a cheap place during during the daytime and go to Ibiza after the evening activities for the enhanced environment.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

How about telling us what happened?

[Almotu]

http://www.booking.com/hotel/co/cent...out=2015-09-05

http://www.booking.com/hotel/co/alca...out=2015-09-05