Cali Hotels and Apartments

[Strangeman]

Hello, all. I have read this and the other Cali threads. I am planning a trip to Cali from 01February and plan to stay for several weeks. I am looking for a condo or apartment, I would be willing to rent weekly or for the month. I would like to keep the cost under 700 USD. I do not require anything fancy, but I would need for the place to have internet and be in a decent barrio.

Ideally, but not required, I would like for it to be within 5-8 miles of the University of Santiago, near publilc transportation and have a hot shower. If anyone has any suggestions I would be happy to hear them. PM if needed.

Thanks all

[World Travel 69]

11-08-10

Recommended Hotels (Safest Area is North of the River Cali, Avenida Colombia (Carrera 1).
Almost Complete Hotel List: http://www.colombiamania.com/hoteles/cali/index.htm

1. Hotel D’Oscar, Calle 26 Norte, # 2Bis-68. Rates: 35/45k w/o Air and 48/60k with Air, WiFi. Tel: 661 0571.
Email: hoteldOscar@orbital.com

2. Hotel Granada Real, Avenida 8ª Norte # 15AN-31. Rates: Single 125k, double 176k, Internet. It is in a pretty safe area. Phone: 572 661 4920. Fax: 572 668 0166. E-mail: hotelgranadareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelgranadareal.com/

3. Hotel Granada, Avenida 8a Norte # 17AN-12, nice rooms with WiFi, just off of Av. Sexta. Rates: 135k single-170k double, a little cheaper on the weekends. Tel: dial 032 first from your cell, 668-2545, 668 6618 or 317 639 7636.
hotellasvegasgranada@hotmail.com

4. Hotel Sator, Av. 8 Norte # 20-50. Rates: 38k single/60k double, WiFi available. Tel: 668 6482, 668 7443.
www.hotelsartor.com

5. Hotel Nevada***, Av. 8 Norte 14N-15. Rates: US$44, Jacuzzi, it is in a pretty safe area. Tel: (57-2) 667 9693.

6. Hotel Don Jaime***, Av. 6a Norte 15N-25, Granada. Rates: 101k (US$45) guest an extra 26k (US$12). It is in a safe area. Take a room in the back (no street noise). They have a very helpful staff. Tel: PBX: (57)(2) 667 2828, Fax: (57)(2) 668 7098. http://www.hoteldonjaime.com/thingscali.html

7. Aparta Hotel Sexta Avenida, Avenida 6 Norte # 16N-30, Granada. Just across from Hotel Don Jaime. Rates: 75k 1 person, 95k 2 people with breakfast and taxes included, 39 rooms, Sauna. Phone: 688-0909. http://www.apartahotelsextaavenidacali.com/home.htm

8. Hotel Los Reyes, Calle 9 # 3-38. Rates: Cheap, look at several rooms, some have central air, 25/35k. Tel: (032) 883-5655. www.hotellosreyes.com

9. Hotel Camino Real 1A, Calle 9 # 3-54. Rates: 25/35k, negotiate if you plan to stay a couple of days.
Safe available in the manager’s office. Look at several rooms before selecting. Internet room has 2 computers. Tel: (032) 680 2626. www.hotelcaminoreal1a.com

10. Hotel Americana, Carrera 4a # 8-73. Rates: Jesi posts: 62/69k singles, Wi-Fi is available on the 3rd floor. Central air and good clean rooms. If the receptionist won't give you a discount, look around for the “manager”. There is two 'well connected' very friendly gentleman that hang around out front of the hotel and in the lobby, ask one of them if it is possible to receive a multi night discount if you pay in advance. I was leaving and one of the 'gentleman' asked me what else I needed to stay in the hotel, I replied just a multi day discount and he asked me what I wanted to pay, I replied 50k a night and to be able to have visitors without any fee. He went to the receptionist, told him to charge me 150k for three days and visits were not to be charged. Needless to say I recommend this hotel. Tel: (032) 882 3063. www.hotelamericanacali.com

11. Hotel Aristi, Carrera 9 # 10-04. Rates: Jesi posts: Listed on the website. Good rates for two week cycles, good enough that even if you only stay say 10 days and eat the rest. Guest friendly and if they stay the night you pay a fee of around 20k. Has a nice pool and a sauna, massage available for 35k for a ½ hour, but I did not partake as of yet to know if there are any extras. The room prices for a month vary from around 650k for a room on the bottom floor and the price goes up as you go higher up in the hotel. There is a floor with air and there is a suite with Jacuzzi available. There is Wi-Fi available in the lobby and a Locutorio a couple of doors down. I talked the manager into changing two small beds for a double and they had no problem with the request. Again look at several rooms. The do stay pretty full as some Colombians use this as a retirement home.
Tel: (032) 882 2521. aristiventas@hotelaristi.com.com http://www.hotelaristi.com.co/eng/index.htm

12. Hotel Pasoancho, Calle 13 #66A-10B, Limonar. Rates: 100k with AC and an internet room. Tel: (57)(2) 331 2906/339 5599. Cell: 301 425 4685. www.hotelpasoancho.com

13. Cali Plaza Hotel, Calle 15 Norte # 6 N-37, near Zona Rosa, Granada. Rates: US$60-187 a night. AC, TV, Full kitchen, Free Wireless Internet. Upper floors are quieter. http://www.caliplaza.com

14. Hotel Vizcaya Real, Calle 20 Norte # 5AN. Rates: Single 140k, double 182k. Tel: (59-2) 683 1000, Fax: (57 2) 661 6365. E-Mail: hotelvizcayareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelvizcayareal.com.co/

15. ApartHotel Monte Carlo, Calle 22 Norte # 5N-15, Versalles. Rates: 70k - 85k (US$31 - 38), No WiFi. No extra charge for guests. It is 3 blocks from La Sexta. Pretty secure area. Bit neglected and the AirCon in the living room was just not sufficient in daytime. But for the rest Ok. They have a very helpful staff. Tel: (57)(2) 667 59 91.

16. Hotel Plaza Versalles****, Avenida 5 Norte # 17-59, Granada. Rates: ___. PBX: 682 2727, Res: 683 9040, Fax: 667 5277. http://www.hotelplazaversalles.com

17. Four Points Sheration Cali***, Calle 18 Norte # 4 N-08. Rates: $100- Tel: (57) (2) 685-9999. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpo...ropertyID=1554

18. Torre de Cali****, Avenida de Las Americas # 18 N-26, one block from the Sheraton. Rates: $80-$95. Tel: (2) 683 3535- Fax: (2) 667 1817. http://www.ghlhoteles.com/hotel.php3?id=7

19. Hotel Valle Real****, Avenida 3 Norte # 17n-25, near Cali Tower. Rates: US$50-95, Spa. Toll Free Tel: 018000 930935, PBX: (57-2) 685-1212. E-Mail: reservas@hotelvallerealcali.com http://www.hotelvallerealcali.com/

20. ApartaHotel Del Rio, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-05, La Zona Franca y Las Zonas Industriales de Arroyohondo y Yumbo. Rates: 86k (US$38) for 1 person, 96k (US$42) for 2 persons. If you have a guest it is possible to upgrade to 2 persons. It is a bit far away from La Sexta (7 blocks). It is very close to the Casas. It has 76 rooms and a rooftop pool. Tel: 660 27 07, 11, 12, 13. Fax: (57-2) 660 27 17 http://www.apartahoteldelrio.com/home.htm

21. ApartaHotel Plaza Real, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-99, El Piloto. Rates: 60k – 80k (US$27 - 35). No extra charge for guests. It is a bit far away from la Sexta (7 blocks), but very close near the casas. I liked the rooms very much. They have a very helpful staff.

22. Hotel Tourmalet, Calle 31 # 2B-120. Rates: Jesi posts: Two or 3 blocks from the main bus terminal. 30k with fan and 40k or 45k with air, guest friendly for visits. The problem is, there is nothing to do in the area close to here at night. But a good landing point if your bus comes in late at night and to stay a day or two to get your bearings. Tel: (032) 660 8738.

23. Dann Hotel Cali****, Av Colombia (Carrera 1) # 1-40. Rates: $___.

24. Hotel Intercontinental****, Av. Colombia # 2-72, Granada. Rates: US$118-. Tel: (57-2) 882 3225. Fax: (57-2) 886 1000. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...locations/cali

25. Hotel Obelisko****, Avenida Colombia Norte, 4 Oeste 49. Rates: 146k-205k. Tel: (57) (20 893 3019. http://www.hotelobeliscocali.com/intro.htm

26. Dann Carlton Hotel****, Carrera 2a # 1-60, El Pavlo. Rates: US$75-600. Tel: (572) 886 2000, (571) 610 8879. http://www.hotelesdann.com/content/category/2/12/17/

27. Hostel San Fernando, Calle 3 # 27-87. Rigo is the Owner, Rates: US$29, 39, and 49. Tel: 011 (572) 556 4821, 011 (572) 556 1972, 011 (572) 572 2226. www.calihotel.com

28. Hotel Radisson***, Carrera 100B #11A-99. Rates: $84-$182. Reservations: (888) 201-1718 USA Toll Free, Telephone: (57-2) 330-7777 Fax: (57-2) 331-5128. Email: reservas@radissoncali.com http://www.radisson.com/calico

29. Hotel Pereira, Calle 25 #7-10, San Nicolas, El Lago. Rates: 30k - 45k. Tel: 011-57-4-333-6813, 011-57-4-335-2217. Clean, management is friendly and trustworthy.


Condos

1. Apartment Elaleph, Ave 11 North 7N- 201. Rates: US$35, US$450 a month. Owner’s name is Pete.


Apartments

1. "Terrazas De Granada" it is right across the Street from "Casa De La Cervezas" on Av. 8 and 10. US$400 -600 a month.

2. Yuli Cecilia Diaz M., Edificio Plaza Versalles, Av. 6N #17-92. Tel: 310-822 5789, 667 0717.

3. Furnished 3 br., 2 bath Penthouse in Cali (Barrio Versalles). It is located in a secure building near the Chipichape Mall, (estrato 5). Rates: 180k night (US$90). The monthly rate is 3.1 million pesos ($1,550). Include all utilities, central A/C, 2 car garage, 190m2 (2,090 sq. ft.) Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560315085pZUdgY

2. Apartastudio in Cali (Barrio Versalles). Rates: 90k per night (US$45) 1.3 million pesos per month. ($650) includes maid service. It is located in a secure building near the Chipechape Mall, (estrato 5). Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573. http://community.webshots.com/album/...mbMcaQ?start=0

3. Cora Apartasuites, near 9th Avenue and Calle 17. www.coraapartasuites.com

4. www.calirentals.net

5. Av. 6N 18-38, Basic furnished apartment, on Av. Sexta. Rates: 600k a month, services include, no internet, no phone. Tel: 032 661-7510.

6. Apartment Amoblado, Av 8N # 10-98, Terrazas de Granada. Rates: 1600k for a month, don't know if it is available daily or weekly. POC: Patricia Sepluvia (sp?). Tel: 315 406 2209.

7. The Castle Cali. Rates: ___. Tel: From The U.S. 347-568-0230. Cell: 011-57-310-506-7446. Owner: Juan Carlos Rivera. http://www.castlecali.com/ http://www.menscastle.com/ www.jccali.com


Motels

1. Motel Deseos, Carrera 36 # 10-496 Acopi, http://www.moteldeseos.com


Great Restaurants

1. Lenos & Carbon in every major Mall - GREAT MEAT for about $7 a person.

2. Crepes & Waffles - Everywhere in Cali and good - about $6 or $7 a person.

3. La Papa on Ave. 6 around 20 next to Karens Pizza - about $6-$7 a person.

4. Noche Del Rio on Ave 4 Oeste #01-109 Barrio Granada about $8 a person.

5. Cali Viejo - Any taxi driver knows - About $10 a person.

6. Maki - I know this sounds crazy but, GREAT SUSHI and it is located two blocks east of the Parque Del Penon in the north, but it costs at least $15 a person.

7. Tezones – Av. 8 Norte #29 on the corner - Awesome but about $15 a person.

8. Tutti Sappori - Two places down from Tezones - ITALIAN - $15 a person.

9. Platillos Voladores, Avenida 9 and Calle 12N or so. Thai-Latin food.

10. Piccolo Pomodoro, Carrera 2a Oeste #2-34 in El Peñon, (close to Intercontinental Hotel). (No pizza but homemade pasta al dente and other meals). Phone: +57 2 8930780.


Guides

1. Andy, 310 395 27 03.

2. Dayron, 311-395-5946, 572-335-6970.

3. Walter. He Speaks English and is from Cali. This guy knows a ton of women. Office Phone: 011-57-2-664-21-86
Cellphone: 011-57-311-6276619 Email: casualencounterincali@yahoo.com www.personalmeetings.com

4. Fabio Ospina. 100 airport pickup and two nights driving around the city. $25-30 one way to the airport. He works at Floras Frescas. Tel: ____________.



Taxies

1. Call 444-4444 and the taxi company will give you a code and the driver will repeat it.


Maps

1. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...l&hl=en&tab=wl

2. http://www.odyssei.com/destinations/1056.html

3. http://world.maporama.com/

4. http://www.mapas.com.co/visor2007/co...isor/visor.jsp


Info

1. http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia The is not posting anything new. Owner is pissed.

[CaptainDorado]

World Travel 69,

I would like to see your list updated.

It looks like great info.

FYI, the PDF file would not upload.

[Rey Kong6]

Hey Gents,

I'm new to this board, but I'm a vet on CH, ****, WSG and WSA. I'm looking for hotel info for my next trip to Cali.

Has anyone stayed at either Hotel Vizcaya Real or Hotel Valle Real? I checked the websites for each place and the amenities look good. Are either of these places chica-friendly? Also, does anyone know what the nightly rates are nowadays?

Thanks in advance,

RK

[World Travel 69]

Thanks to Jesi and others for the info.

07-03-09

Recommended Hotels (Safest Area is North of the River Cali, Avenida Colombia (Carrera 1).
Almost Complete Hotel List: http://www.colombiamania.com/hoteles/cali/index.htm

1. Hotel D’Oscar, Calle 26 Norte, # 2Bis-68. Rates: 35/45k w/o Air and 48/60k with Air, WiFi. Tel: 661 0571.
Email: hoteldOscar@orbital.com

2. Hotel Granada Real, Avenida 8ª Norte # 15AN-31. Rates: (US$57-86), Internet. It is in a pretty safe area. Phone: 572 661 4920. Fax: 572 668 0166. E-mail: hotelgranadareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelgranadareal.com/

3. Hotel Granada, Avenida 8a Norte # 17AN-12, nice rooms with WiFi, just off of Av. Sexta. Rates: 135k single-170k double, a little cheaper on the weekends. Tel: dial 032 first from your cell, 668-2545, 668 6618 or 317 639 7636.
hotellasvegasgranada@hotmail.com

4. Hotel Sator, Av. 8 Norte # 20-50. Rates: 38k single/60k double, WiFi available. Tel: 668 6482, 668 7443.
www.hotelsartor.com

5. Hotel Nevada***, Av. 8 Norte 14N-15. Rates: US$44, Jacuzzi, it is in a pretty safe area. Tel: (57-2) 667 9693.

6. Hotel Don Jaime***, Av. 6a Norte 15N-25, Granada. Rates: 101k (US$45) guest an extra 26k (US$12). It is in a safe area. Take a room in the back (no street noise). They have a very helpful staff. Tel: PBX: (57)(2) 667 2828, Fax: (57)(2) 668 7098. http://www.hoteldonjaime.com/thingscali.html

7. Aparta Hotel Sexta Avenida, Avenida 6 Norte # 16N-30, Granada. Just across from Hotel Don Jaime. Rates: 75k 1 person, 95k 2 people with breakfast and taxes included, 39 rooms, Sauna. Phone: 688-0909. http://www.apartahotelsextaavenidacali.com/home.htm

8. Hotel Los Reyes, Calle 9 # 3-38. Rates: Cheap, look at several rooms, some have central air, 25/35k. Tel: (032) 883-5655. www.hotellosreyes.com

9. Hotel Camino Real 1A, Calle 9 # 3-54. Rates: 25/35k, negotiate if you plan to stay a couple of days.
Safe available in the managers office. Look at several rooms before selecting. Internet room has 2 computers. Tel: (032) 680 2626. www.hotelcaminoreal1a.com

10. Hotel Americana, Carrera 4a # 8-73. Rates: Jesi posts: 62/69k singles, Wi-Fi is available on the 3rd floor. Central air and good clean rooms. If the receptionist won't give you a discount, look around for the “manager”. There is two 'well connected' very friendly gentleman that hang around out front of the hotel and in the lobby, ask one of them if it is possible to receive a multi night discount if you pay in advance. I was leaving and one of the 'gentleman' asked me what else I needed to stay in the hotel, I replied just a multi day discount and he asked me what I wanted to pay, I replied 50k a night and to be able to have visitors without any fee. He went to the receptionist, told him to charge me 150k for three days and visits were not to be charged. Needless to say I recommend this hotel. Tel: (032) 882 3063. www.hotelamericanacali.com

11. Hotel Aristi, Carrera 9 # 10-04. Rates: Jesi posts: Listed on the website. Good rates for two week cycles, good enough that even if you only stay say 10 days and eat the rest. Guest friendly and if they stay they night you pay a fee of around 20k. Has a nice pool and a sauna, massage available for 35k for a ½ hour, but I did not partake as of yet to know if there are any extras. The room prices for a month vary from around 650k for a room on the bottom floor and the price goes up as you go higher up in the hotel. There is a floor with air and there is a suite with jacuzzi available. There is Wi-Fi available in the lobby and a Locutorio a couple of doors down. I talked the manager into changing two small beds for a double and they had no problem with the request. Again look at several rooms. The do stay pretty full as some colombians use this as a retirement home.

Tel: (032) 882 2521. aristiventas@hotelaristi.com.com http://www.hotelaristi.com.co/eng/index.htm

12. Hotel Pasoancho, Calle 13 #66A-10B, Limonar. Rates: 90k with AC and an internet room. Tel: (57)(2) 331 2906/339 5599. Cell: 301 425 4685. www.hotelpasoancho.com

13. Cali Plaza Hotel, Calle 15 Norte # 6 N-37, near Zona Rosa, Granada. Rates: US$60-187 a night. AC, TV, Full kitchen, Free Wireless Internet. Upper floors are quieter. http://www.caliplaza.com

14. Hotel Vizcaya Real, Calle 20 Norte # 5AN. Rates: __. Tel: (59-2) 683 1000, Fax: (57 2) 661 6365. E-Mail: hotelvizcayareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelvizcayareal.com.co/

15. ApartHotel Monte Carlo, Calle 22 Norte # 5N-15, Versalles. Rates: 70k - 85k (US$31 - 38), No WiFi. No extra charge for guests. It is 3 blocks from La Sexta. Pretty secure area. Bit neglected and the AirCon in the living room was just not sufficient in daytime. But for the rest Ok. They have a very helpful staff. Tel: (57)(2) 667 59 91.

16. Hotel Plaza Versalles****, Avenida 5 Norte # 17-59, Granada. Rates: ___. PBX: 682 2727, Res: 683 9040, Fax: 667 5277. http://www.hotelplazaversalles.com

17. Four Points Sheration Cali***, Calle 18 Norte # 4 N-08. Rates: $100- Tel: (57) (2) 685-9999. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpo...ropertyID=1554

18. Torre de Cali****, Avenida de Las Americas # 18 N-26, one block from the Sheraton. Rates: $80-$95. Tel: (2) 683 3535- Fax: (2) 667 1817. http://www.ghlhoteles.com/hotel.php3?id=7

19. Hotel Valle Real****, Avenida 3 Norte # 17n-25, near Cali Tower. Rates: US$50-95, Spa. Toll Free Tel: 018000 930935, PBX: (57-2) 685-1212. E-Mail: reservas@hotelvallerealcali.com http://www.hotelvallerealcali.com/

20. ApartaHotel Del Rio, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-05, La Zona Franca y Las Zonas Industriales de Arroyohondo y Yumbo. Rates: 86k (US$38) for 1 person, 96k (US$42) for 2 persons. If you have a guest it is possible to upgrade to 2 persons. It is a bit far away from La Sexta (7 blocks). It is very close to the Casas. It has 76 rooms and a rooftop pool. Tel: 660 27 07, 11, 12, 13. Fax: (57-2) 660 27 17 http://www.apartahoteldelrio.com/home.htm

21. ApartaHotel Plaza Real, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-99, El Piloto. Rates: 60k – 80k (US$27 - 35). No extra charge for guests. It is a bit far away from la Sexta (7 blocks), but very close near the casas. I liked the rooms very much. They have a very helpful staff.

22. Hotel Tourmalet, Calle 31 # 2B-120. Rates: Jesi posts: Two or 3 blocks from the main bus terminal. 30k with fan and 40k or 45k with air, guest friendly for visits. The problem is, there is nothing to do in the area close to here at night. But a good landing point if your bus comes in late at night and to stay a day or two to get your bearings. Tel: (032) 660 8738.

23. Dann Hotel Cali****, Av Colombia (Carrera 1) # 1-40. Rates: $___.

24. Hotel Intercontinental****, Av. Colombia # 2-72, Granada. Rates: US$118-. Tel: (57-2) 882 3225. Fax: (57-2) 886 1000. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...locations/cali

25. Hotel Obelisko****, Avenida Colombia Norte, 4 Oeste 49. Rates: 146k-205k. Tel: (57) (20 893 3019. http://www.hotelobeliscocali.com/intro.htm

26. Dann Carlton Hotel****, Carrera 2a # 1-60, El Pavlo. Rates: US$75-600. Tel: (572) 886 2000, (571) 610 8879. http://www.hotelesdann.com/content/category/2/12/17/

27. Hostel San Fernando, Calle 3 # 27-87. Rigo is the Owner, Rates: US$29, 39, and 49. Tel: 011 (572) 556 4821, 011 (572) 556 1972, 011 (572) 572 2226. www.calihotel.com

28. Hotel Radisson***, Carrera 100B #11A-99. Rates: $84-$182. Reservations: (888) 201-1718 USA Toll Free, Telephone: (57-2) 330-7777 Fax: (57-2) 331-5128. Email: reservas@radissoncali.com http://www.radisson.com/calico

29. Hotel Pereira, Calle 25 #7-10, San Nicolas, El Lago. Rates: 30k - 45k. Tel: 011-57-4-333-6813, 011-57-4-335-2217. Clean, management is friendly and trustworthy.


Condos

1. Apartment Elaleph, Ave 11 North 7N- 201. Rates: US$35, US$450 a month. Owner’s name is Pete.


Apartments

1. "Terrazas De Granada" it is right across the Street from "Casa De La Cervezas" on Av. 8 and 10. US$400 -600 a month.

2. Yuli Cecilia Diaz M., Edificio Plaza Versalles, Av. 6N #17-92. Tel: 310-822 5789, 667 0717.

3. Furnished 3 br., 2 bath Penthouse in Cali (Barrio Versalles). It is located in a secure building near the Chipichape Mall, (estrato 5). Rates: 180k night (US$90). The monthly rate is 3.1 million pesos ($1,550). Include all utilities, central A/C, 2 car garage, 190m2 (2,090 sq. ft.) Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560315085pZUdgY

2. Apartastudio in Cali (Barrio Versalles). Rates: 90k per night (US$45) 1.3 million pesos per month. ($650) includes maid service. It is located in a secure building near the Chipechape Mall, (estrato 5). Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573. http://community.webshots.com/album/...mbMcaQ?start=0

3. Cora Apartasuites, near 9th Avenue and Calle 17. www.coraapartasuites.com

4. www.calirentals.net

5. Av. 6N 18-38, Basic furnished apartment, on Av. Sexta. Rates: 600k a month, services include, no internet, no phone. Tel: 032 661-7510.


Motels

1. Motel Deseos, Carrera 36 # 10-496 Acopi, http://www.moteldeseos.com


Great Restaurants

1. Lenos & Carbon in every major Mall - GREAT MEAT for about $7 a person.

2. Crepes & Waffles - Everywhere in Cali and good - about $6 or $7 a person.

3. La Papa on Ave. 6 around 20 next to Karens Pizza - about $6-$7 a person.

4. Noche Del Rio on Ave 4 Oeste #01-109 Barrio Granada about $8 a person.

5. Cali Viejo - Any taxi driver knows - About $10 a person.

6. Maki - I know this sounds crazy but, GREAT SUSHI and it is located two blocks east of the Parque Del Penon in the north, but it costs at least $15 a person.

7. Tezones – Av. 8 Norte #29 on the corner - Awesome but about $15 a person.

8. Tutti Sappori - Two places down from Tezones - ITALIAN - $15 a person.

9. Platillos Voladores, Avenida 9 and Calle 12N or so. Thai-Latin food.


Guides

1. Andy, 310 395 27 03.

2. Dayron, 311-395-5946, 572-335-6970.

3. Walter. Speaks English and is from Cali. This guy knows a ton of women. Office Phone: 011-57-2-664-21-86
Cellphone: 011-57-311-6276619 Email: casualencounterincali@yahoo.com www.personalmeetings.com


Taxies

1. Call 444-4444 and the taxi company will give you a code and the driver will repeat it.


Maps

1. http://farallonesdecali.com/mapas.htm

2. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...l&hl=en&tab=wl

3. http://www.odyssei.com/destinations/1056.html

4. http://world.maporama.com/

5. http://www.mapas.com.co/visor2007/co...isor/visor.jsp


Info

1. http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia

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[Caballero Oscuro]

Can anyone recommend lodging in Cali for an extended stay of a month or more?

Maybe an apartahotel?

Or a moderately priced hotel?

On another forum, there is a long list of hostels in Cali. Do any of you stay at hostels? Is a hostel environment suitable for "International Sportsmen" like ourselves?

Try Cali Plaza Aparthotel. I stayed there in May. The owner is American and the hotel is chica friendly.

www.CaliPlaza.com

[Client 9]

Can anyone recommend lodging in Cali for an extended stay of a month or more?

Maybe an apartahotel?

Or a moderately priced hotel?

On another forum, there is a long list of hostels in Cali. Do any of you stay at hostels? Is a hostel environment suitable for "International Sportsmen" like ourselves?

[Parcero]

I have a friend who just recently moved to Cali, and has an apartment right on Avenida Sexta.

He has rooms available at a very inexpensive rate.

He also knows the best places for putang and iwould be willing to show you around a bit.

I haven't been there, but I believe that he has a three bedroom apartment.

You probably want a price, and I am not sure what that is, but 50 dollars or less would be a start (per night).

You can pm me and I will give you his contact information.

[Jesi James]

Nice rooms, good location away from ave sexta.

90 k COP with AC and a internet room.

[Jesi James]

Cali Hotels

Hotel Tourmalet
CL 31 N 2B-120
(032) 660 8738

Two or 3 blocks from the main bus terminal. 30 cop with fan and 40 or 45 with air, guest friendly for visits. Problem is, there is nothing to do in the area close to here at night. But a good landing point if your bus comes in late at night and to stay a day or two to get your bearings.

Centro

Hotel Los Reyes
Cll 9 No. 3-38
(032) 883-5655
www.hotellosreyes.com
Cheap, look at several rooms, some have central air, 25/35 cop.

Next to this is another hotel,

Hotel Camino Real 1A
Cll 9 No. 3-54
(032) 680 2626
www.hotelcaminoreal1a.com

25/35 cop, negotiate if you plan to stay a couple of days.
Safe available in the managers office. Look at several rooms before selecting. Internet room with 2 computers available.

Hotel Americana
Cr 4a No 8-73
(032) 882 3063
www.hotelamericanacali.com

62/69 cop singles, wi-fi is available on the 3rd floor. Central air and good clean rooms. If the receptionist won't give you a discount, look around for the “manager”. There is two 'well connected' very friendly gentleman that hang around out front of the hotel and in the lobby, ask one of them if it is possible to receive a multi night discount if you pay in advance. I was leaving and one of the 'gentleman' asked me what else I needed to stay in the hotel, I replied just a multi day discount and he asked me what I wanted to pay, I replied 50 a night and to be able to have visitors without any fee. He went to the receptionist, told him to charge me 150 cop for three days and visits were not to be charged. Needless to say I recommend this hotel.

Hotel Aristi
Cr 9 No. 10-04
(032) 882 2521
aristiventas@hotelaristi.com.com
http://www.hotelaristi.com.co/eng/index.htm

Rates are listed on the website. Good rates for two week cycles, good enough that even if you only stay say 10 days and eat the rest. Guest friendly and if they stay they night you pay a fee of around 20 cop. Has a nice pool and a sauna, massage available for 35 for a ½ hour, but I did not partake as of yet to know if there are any extras. The room prices for a month vary from around 650 cop for a room on the bottom floor and the price goes up as you go higher up in the hotel. There is a floor with air and there is a suite with jacuzzi available. There is wi fi available in the lobby and a ciber a couple of doors down. I talked the manager into changing two small beds for a double and they had no problem with the request. Again look at several rooms. The do stay pretty full as some colombians use this as a retirement home.

Also in the classifieds on Sunday, you can find apartments amoblado for days, weeks and months advertised. Spanish required, but the prices leave much more plata for playing.

Having fun in the sun

JJ

[World Travel 69]

03-01-09
Recommended Hotels (Safest Area is North of the River Cali, Avenida Colombia (Carrera 1).
Almost Complete Hotel List: http://www.colombiamania.com/hoteles/cali/index.htm Keep trying, it worked yesterday.


1. Hotel D’Oscar, Calle 26 Norte, # 2Bis-68. Rates: 35/45k w/o Air and 48/60k with Air, WiFi. Tel: 661 0571.
Email: hoteldOscar@orbital.com

2. Hotel Granada Real, Avenida 8ª Norte # 15AN-31. Rates: (US$57-86), Internet. It is in a pretty safe area. Phone: 572 661 4920. Fax: 572 668 0166. E-mail: hotelgranadareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelgranadareal.com/

3. Hotel Granada, Avenida 8a Norte # 17AN-12, nice rooms with WiFi, just off of Av. Sexta. Rates: 135k single-170k double, a little cheaper on the weekends. Tel: dial 032 first from your cell, 668-2545, 668 6618 or 317 639 7636.
hotellasvegasgranada@hotmail.com

4. Hotel Sator, Av. 8 Norte # 20-50. Rates: 38k single/60k double, WiFi available. Tel: 668 6482, 668 7443.
www.hotelsartor.com

5. Hotel Nevada***, Av. 8 Norte 14N-15. Rates: US$44, Jacuzzi, it is in a pretty safe area. Tel: (57-2) 667 9693.

6. Hotel Don Jaime***, Av. 6a Norte 15N-25, Granada. Rates: 101k (US$45) guest an extra 26k (US$12). It is in a safe area. Take a room in the back (no street noise). They have a very helpful staff. Tel: PBX: (57)(2) 667 2828, Fax: (57)(2) 668 7098. http://www.hoteldonjaime.com/thingscali.html

7. Aparta Hotel Sexta Avenida, Avenida 6 Norte # 16N-30, Granada. Just across from Hotel Don Jaime. Rates: 75k 1 person, 95k 2 people with breakfast and taxes included, 39 rooms, Sauna. Phone: 688-0909. http://www.apartahotelsextaavenidacali.com/home.htm

8. Cali Plaza Hotel, Calle 15 Norte # 6 N-37, near Zona Rosa, Granada. Rates: US$73-187 a night. AC, TV, Full kitchen, Free Wireless Internet. Upper floors are quieter. http://www.caliplaza.com

9. Hotel Vizcaya Real, Calle 20 Norte # 5AN. Rates: __. Tel: (59-2) 683 1000, Fax: (57 2) 661 6365. E-Mail: hotelvizcayareal@telesat.com.co http://www.hotelvizcayareal.com.co/

10. ApartHotel Monte Carlo, Calle 22 Norte # 5N-15, Versalles. Rates: 70k - 85k (US$31 - 38), No WiFi. No extra charge for guests. It is 3 blocks from La Sexta. Pretty secure area. Bit neglected and the AirCon in the living room was just not sufficient in daytime. But for the rest Ok. They have a very helpful staff. Tel: (57)(2) 667 59 91.

11. Hotel Plaza Versalles****, Avenida 5 Norte # 17-59, Granada. Rates: ___. PBX: 682 2727, Res: 683 9040, Fax: 667 5277. http://www.hotelplazaversalles.com

12. Four Points Sheration Cali***, Calle 18 Norte # 4 N-08. Rates: $100- Tel: (57) (2) 685-9999. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpo...ropertyID=1554

13. Torre de Cali****, Avenida de Las Americas # 18 N-26, one block from the Sheraton. Rates: $80-$95. Tel: (2) 683 3535- Fax: (2) 667 1817. http://www.ghlhoteles.com/hotel.php3?id=7

14. Hotel Valle Real****, Avenida 3 Norte # 17n-25, near Cali Tower. Rates: US$50-95, Spa. Toll Free Tel: 018000 930935, PBX: (57-2) 685-1212. E-Mail: reservas@hotelvallerealcali.com http://www.hotelvallerealcali.com/

15. ApartaHotel Del Rio, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-05, La Zona Franca y Las Zonas Industriales de Arroyohondo y Yumbo. Rates: 86k (US$38) for 1 person, 96k (US$42) for 2 persons. If you have a guest it is possible to upgrade to 2 persons. It is a bit far away from La Sexta (7 blocks). It is very close to the Casas. It has 76 rooms and a rooftop pool. Tel: 660 27 07, 11, 12, 13. Fax: (57-2) 660 27 17 http://www.apartahoteldelrio.com/home.htm

16. ApartaHotel Plaza Real, Av. 2 Norte # 21N-99, El Piloto. Rates: 60k – 80k (US$27 - 35). No extra charge for guests. It is a bit far away from la Sexta (7 blocks), but very close near the casas. I liked the rooms very much. They have a very helpful staff.

17. Dann Hotel Cali****, Av Colombia (Carrera 1) # 1-40. Rates: $__.

18. Hotel Intercontinental****, Av. Colombia # 2-72, Granada. Rates: US$118-. Tel: (57-2) 882 3225. Fax: (57-2) 886 1000. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...locations/cali

19. Hotel Obelisko****, Avenida Colombia Norte, 4 Oeste 49. Rates: 146k-205k. Tel: (57) (20 893 3019. http://www.hotelobeliscocali.com/intro.htm

20. Dann Carlton Hotel****, Carrera 2a # 1-60, El Pavlo. Rates: US$75-600. Tel: (572) 886 2000, (571) 610 8879. http://www.hotelesdann.com/content/category/2/12/17/

21. Hostel San Fernando, Calle 3 # 27-87. Rigo is the Owner, Rates: US$29, 39, and 49. Tel: 011 (572) 556 4821, 011 (572) 556 1972, 011 (572) 572 2226. www.calihotel.com

22. Hotel Radisson***, Carrera 100B #11A-99. Rates: $84-$182. Reservations: (888) 201-1718 USA Toll Free, Telephone: (57-2) 330-7777 Fax: (57-2) 331-5128. Email: reservas@radissoncali.com http://www.radisson.com/calico

23. Hotel Pereira, Calle 25 #7-10, San Nicolas, El Lago. Rates: 30k - 45k. Tel: 011-57-4-333-6813, 011-57-4-335-2217. Clean, management is friendly and trustworthy.


Condos

1. Apartment Elaleph, Ave 11 North 7N- 201. Rates: US$35, US$450 a month. Owner’s name is Pete.


Apartments

1. "Terrazas De Granada" it is right across the Street from "Casa De La Cervezas" on Av. 8 and 10. US$400 -600 a month.

2. Yuli Cecilia Diaz M., Edificio Plaza Versalles, Av. 6N #17-92. Tel: 310-822 5789, 667 0717.

3. Furnished 3 br., 2 bath Penthouse in Cali (Barrio Versalles). It is located in a secure building near the Chipichape Mall, (estrato 5). Rates: 180k night (US$90). The monthly rate is 3.1 million pesos ($1,550). Include all utilities, central A/C, 2 car garage, 190m2 (2,090 sq. ft.) Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560315085pZUdgY

4. Apartastudio in Cali (Barrio Versalles). Rates: 90k per night (US$45) 1.3 million pesos per month. ($650) includes maid service. It is located in a secure building near the Chipechape Mall, (estrato 5). Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573.
http://community.webshots.com/album/...mbMcaQ?start=0

5. Cora Apartasuites, near 9th Avenue and Calle 17. www.coraapartasuites.com

6. www.calirentals.net

7. Av. 6N 18-38, Basic furnished apartment, on Av. Sexta. Rates: 600k a month, services include, no internet, no phone. Tel: 032 661-7510.


Motels

1. Motel Deseos, Carrera 36 # 10-496 Acopi, http://www.moteldeseos.com


Great Restaurants

1. Lenos & Carbon in every major Mall - GREAT MEAT for about $7 a person.

2. Crepes & Waffles - Everywhere in Cali and good - about $6 or $7 a person.

3. La Papa on Ave. 6 around 20 next to Karens Pizza - about $6-$7 a person.

4. Noche Del Rio on Ave 4 Oeste #01-109 Barrio Granada about $8 a person.

5. Cali Viejo - Any taxi driver knows - About $10 a person.

6. Maki - I know this sounds crazy but, GREAT SUSHI and it is located two blocks east of the Parque Del Penon in the north, but it costs at least $15 a person.

7. Tezones – Av. 8 Norte #29 on the corner - Awesome but about $15 a person.

8. Tutti Sappori - Two places down from Tezones - ITALIAN - $15 a person.

9. Platillos Voladores, Avenida 9 and Calle 12N or so. Thai-Latin food.


Guides

1. Andy, 310 395 27 03.

2. Dayron, 311-395-5946, 572-335-6970.

3. Walter. Speaks English and is from Cali. This guy knows a ton of women. Office Phone: 011-57-2-664-21-86
Cellphone: 011-57-311-6276619 Email: casualencounterincali@yahoo.com www.personalmeetings.com


Taxies

1. Call 444-4444 and the taxi company will give you a code and the driver will repeat it.


Maps

1. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ameri...-cali-1995.jpg

2. http://farallonesdecali.com/mapas.htm

3. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...l&hl=en&tab=wl

4. http://world.maporama.com/

5. http://www.mapas.com.co/visor2007/co...isor/visor.jsp

6. http://www.tageo.com/index-e-co-v-18.htm

7. http://www.odyssei.com/destinations/1056.html



Info

1. http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia

[Jesi James]

Hotel D’Oscar
Cll 26 nte, No 2bis-68
661 0571
Email: hoteldOscar@orbital.com
Wi fi and a/c available
35/45 cop w/o air and 48/60 cop with air
I would stay here again.

Hotel Sator
Ave 8 norte No. 20-50
www.hotelsartor.com
668 6482/668 7443
Wi fi available
38 cop single/60 cop doble

Day visitors are fine. Nice amiable German/Italian runs the place, just wants to make sure your not bringing in trannies.

I would stay here.

[Jesi James]

Aparthotel Montecarlo current price is 1 person per night is 70 mil cop and for 15 days 750 mil cop, no internet, but there is a ciber across the street.

[UrbanWildlife]

Again you deserve a big thank you for all the work you put into making these lists very beneficial to many.

[World Travel 69]

11-03-08
Recommended Hotels (Safest Area is North of Cali, north of the River.)
Complete Hotel List: http://www.partres.com/hotel/cal.html

1. Hotel Don Jaime***, Av. 6a N 15N-25, Granada. Rates: 101k (US$45) guest an extra 26k (US$12). It is in a safe area. Take a room in the back (no street noise). They have a very helpful staff. Tel: PBX: (57)(2) 667 2828, Fax: (57)(2) 668 7098. http://www.hoteldonjaime.com/thingscali.html

2. Aparta Hotel Sexta Avenida, Avenida 6 N # 16N-30, Granada. Just across from Hotel Don Jaime. Rates: 75k 1 person, 95k 2 people with breakfast and taxes included, 39 rooms, Sauna. Phone: 688-0909. http://www.apartahotelsextaavenidacali.com/home.htm

3. Hotel Granada Real, Avenida 8ª Norte Nº 15AN-31. Rates: 92.4k (US$41). It is in a pretty safe area. http://www.hotelgranadareal.com/

4. Hotel Nevada***, Av. 8N 14N-15. Rates: US$44. In a pretty safe area.

5. Torre de Cali****, Avenida de Las Americas 18N-26, one block from the Sheraton. Tel: (2) 683 3535- Fax: (2) 667 1817. Rates: ___. http://www.ghlhoteles.com/hotel.php3?id=7

6. Valle Real, Avenida 3 Norte # 17-25, near Cali Tower. Rates: US$50.

7. Hotel Obelisko****, Avenida Colombia Nª 4 Oeste 49. Rates: 146k-205k. Tel: (57) (20 893 3019. http://www.hotelobeliscocali.com/intro.htm

8. Hotel Plaza Versalles, Avenida 5N # 17-59, Granada. Rates: ___. PBX: 682 2727, Res: 683 9040, Fax: 667 5277. http://www.hotelplazaversalles.com

9. Cali Plaza Hotel, Calle 15 Norte No. 6N-37, near Zona Rosa, Granada. Rates: US$73-187 a night. AC, TV, Full kitchen, Free Wireless Internet. Upper floors are quieter. http:// /html/www.caliplaza.com

10. Hotel Intercontinental****, Av. Colombia # 2-72, Granada. Rates: US$118-. Tel: (57-2) 882 3225. Fax: (57-2) 886 1000. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...locations/cali

11. ApartHotel Monte Carlo, Calle 22N 5N-15, Versalles. Rates: 70k – 85k (US$31 - 38). No extra charge for guests. It is 3 blocks from La Sexta. Pretty secure area. Bit neglected and the aircon in the living room was just not sufficient in daytime. But for the rest Ok. They have a very helpful staff.

12. ApartaHotel Plaza Real, Av. 2N 21N-99, El Piloto. Rates: 60k – 80k (US$27 - 35). No extra charge for guests. It is a bit far away from la Sexta (7 blocks), but very close near the casas. I liked the rooms very much. They have a very helpful staff.

13. Hotel Pereira, Calle 25 #7-10, San Nicolas, El Lago. Rates: 30k - 45k, (011-57-4-333-6813 or 011-57-4-335-2217). Clean, management is friendly and trustworthy.

14. Dann Carlton Hotel****, Carrera 2a # 1-60, El Pavlo. Rates: US$75-600. Tel: (572) 886 2000, (571) 610 8879. http://www.hotelesdann.com/content/category/2/12/17/

15. ApartaHotel Del Rio, Av. 2N # 21N-05, La Zona Franca y Las Zonas Industriales de Arroyohondo y Yumbo. Rates: 86k (US$38) for 1 person, 96k (US$42) for 2 persons. If you have a guest it is possible to upgrade to 2 persons. It is a bit far away from La Sexta (7 blocks). It is very close to the Casas. It has 76 rooms and a rooftop pool. Tel: 660 2707, 11, 12, 13. www.apartahoteldelrio.com

16. Hostel San Fernando, Calle 3 # 27-87. Rigo is the Owner, Rates: US$29. Tel: 011 (572) 556 4821, 011 (572) 556 1972, 011 (572) 572 2226. www.calihotel.com


Condos

1. Apartment Elaleph, Ave 11 North 7N- 201. Rates: US$35, US$450 a month. Owner’s name is Pete.


Apartments

1. "Terrazas De Granada" it is right across the Street from "Casa De La Cervezas" on Av. 8 and 10. US$400 -600 a month.

2. Yuli Cecilia Diaz M., Edificio Plaza Versalles, Av. 6N #17-92. Tel: 310-822 5789, 667 0717.

3. Furnished 3 br., 2 bath Penthouse in Cali (Barrio Versalles). It is located in a secure building near the Chipichape Mall, (estrato 5). Rates: 180k night (US$90). The monthly rate is 3.1 million pesos ($1,550). Include all utilities, central A/C, 2 car garage, 190m2 (2,090 sq. ft.) Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560315085pZUdgY

4. Apartastudio in Cali (Barrio Versalles). Rates: 90k per night (US$45) 1.3 million pesos per month. ($650) includes maid service. It is located in a secure building near the Chipechape Mall, (estrato 5). Contact Art: Cell 312-852-4331, Cell 316-428-8293, Cell 301-428-2573.
http://community.webshots.com/album/...mbMcaQ?start=0

5. Cora Apartasuites, near 9th Avenue and Calle 17. www.coraapartasuites.com

6. www.calirentals.net


Motels

1. Motel Deseos, Carrera 36 # 10-496 Acopi, http://www.moteldeseos.com


Great Restaurants

1. Lenos & Carbon in every major Mall - GREAT MEAT for about $7 a person.

2. Crepes & Waffles - Everywhere in Cali and good - about $6 or $7 a person.

3. La Papa on Ave. 6 around 20 next to Karens Pizza - about $6-$7 a person.

4. Noche Del Rio on Ave 4 Oeste #01-109 Barrio Granada about $8 a person.

5. Cali Viejo - Any taxi driver knows - About $10 a person.

6. Maki - I know this sounds crazy but, GREAT SUSHI and it is located two blocks east of the Parque Del Penon in the north, but it costs at least $15 a person.

7. Tezones – Av. 8 Norte #29 on the corner - Awesome but about $15 a person.

8. Tutti Sappori - Two places down from Tezones - ITALIAN - $15 a person.

9. Platillos Voladores, Avenida 9 and Calle 12N or so. Thai-Latin food.


Guides

1. Andy, 310 395 27 03.

2. Dayron, 311-395-5946, 572-335-6970.

3. Walter. Speaks English and is from Cali. This guy knows a ton of women. Office Phone: 011-57-2-664-21-86
Cellphone: 011-57-311-6276619 Email: casualencounterincali@yahoo.com www.personalmeetings.com


Taxies

1. Call 444-4444 and the taxi company will give you a code and the driver will repeat it.


Maps

1. http://farallonesdecali.com/mapas.htm

2. http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...l&hl=en&tab=wl

3. http://www.odyssei.com/destinations/1056.html

4. http://world.maporama.com/

5. http://www.mapas.com.co/visor2007/co...isor/visor.jsp


Info

1. http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia