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I'm traveling to Bogota in March. This site has been useful in locating hotels in north Bogota. My question is: why are the rates so high? Every hotel has quoted 100 USD and up -- Urapanes, Hamilton, Saint Simon, Morrison, La Bohemme. Does anyone recommend one of these over another?

PS - Will I be able to catch a soccer game or bullfight in late March - early April?

By RPW on Jan 10, 2006, 14:10 in Friendly Talkzone.

jbk0904 says on Jan 10, 2006, 14:22:

Try this one If you don't want to stay in fancy hotel, try this. http://www.suitesreal.com/(this one has two locations). or Parque 97. 691-7337 in bogota.
Good luck.

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RPW says on Jan 10, 2006, 14:38:

Already checked those... based on a previous post by you. They look great, but we I do want to stay in a hotel -- nothing fancy -- just a bar and other people as opposed to an apartment. Thanks, though.

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flyamerican says on Jan 10, 2006, 15:29:

For an alternative to a hotel you might check www.bogotacolombialodging.com . I stay here about every 3 months, it's about 8 min. from the airport and directly across the street from a nice mall called Salitre Plaza, I think it would be in the Northwest area of town, no where near $100.00 a night for a complete apartment.

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RobMiami says on Jan 10, 2006, 15:56:

St. Simon I stayed there for US$50 per night a couple of months ago... but they charged me an extra $25 per night on those nights where I had female company.

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Greg444 says on Jan 10, 2006, 16:51:

Chapinero at the Hotel Las Americas

is there a website???

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Mr. Hollywood says on Jan 10, 2006, 21:30:

Another place RPW, it isn't clear, are you looking for a less expensive hotel or for a recommendation of which of the $100 and up places to stay in?

If you're looking for cheaper but still around the Zona Rosa, Parque 93 area, you might try the Hotel Charlotte. it's on Carrera 15 and Parque Del Virrey. There's a cute little cafe and restaurants on the ground floor. Ask for a room toward the park, not the street.

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RPW says on Jan 11, 2006, 05:22:

Thanks for the suggestions. I am interested in the Las Americas in Chapinero. However, I am traveling with a 'nervous' friend who may insist on the Zona Rosa Area.

I may have to just suck it up and pay the 100USD -- which of the previously mention ZR hotels is best. I must admit that I was hoping to save my money for booze and other 'fun.' Thanks again.

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