Can you recommend a cheap, family-oriented (?) hotel in Bogota?

theflatline says on Jul 11, 2009, 09:35:

Why dont you talk to the http://aptscolombia.com/default.aspx people, they have nice places and might cut you a deal for 10 days, and plus they have kitchens so you all can cook.

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Radz says on Jul 11, 2009, 10:10:

What part of the city do you prefer to stay??

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 11, 2009, 13:38:

I like www.fernandosuites.com. They have nice apartments with all the amenities in a good part of town near good food and shopping. There are a ton of good places to eat literally within walking distance. Their prices are very reasonable.

It isn't all that close to the embassy, but you will have to be there early anyway and a cab ride will take ten minutes at most as thias place is right off autopista norte. Staying near the embassy is not necessary. Besides, that neighborhood around the embassy is nothing special.

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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Radz says on Jul 11, 2009, 13:50:

Question...are you required to stay at a USA Corporation owned hotel if the taxpayers are paying???

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theflatline says on Jul 11, 2009, 15:24:

Besides the fernando suites having an awful website. Flash and noise blaring out at you, what are the rates? They look pretty decent.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 11, 2009, 15:33:

ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 11, 2009, 15:34:

theflatline says on Jul 11, 2009, 15:45:

ColombianoGringo

Thanks bro, that is a good deal, and I will check them out as I have to spend two nights in Bogota in August when I roundrtrip the states from Manizales. I know Bogota well and I like the area.

I have a cousin who is a retired general who lives in the 93 whose door is always open, but I like to do my own thing even though I hang with him most of the time.

It is the best suggestion I have seen so far.

For the record I have stayed in the Platypus hostel in La Candelaria, and it was awesome. But I am old and like nice things now.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 11, 2009, 16:03:

I know how you feel man. I can always stay at a family apartment in the nicest building in Rosales, but I don't always want my family knowing I am in town.

The Fernando Suites apartments are just your typical nice estrato 5 apartment in Bogota. I think it's a good deal for the price.

Another hotel that is nice and pretty reasonable is the Hotel Des La Ville on Calle 100. They are more expensive, but the suites are pretty nice, especially if you take a lady.
http://hotelesdelaville.com.co/

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theflatline says on Jul 11, 2009, 16:18:

johnny2008

When I am there we will have to go and get some beers if your diabetes can handle it. My treat.

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theflatline says on Jul 11, 2009, 16:31:

johnny2008

Oops I thought I read you posting about it, sorry bro, but my invite is still open for beers and leering at young women.

I will be in Bogota from August 9-11

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august says on Jul 11, 2009, 22:24:

Appreciate the tips there everyone. Radz, I don't necessarily have a preference for location. I won't be on my own - this will be my first, uh, family, trip - so a moderately safe environment (say on par with Prado in Medellin) would be ideal. I think I really only have to be at the embassy for 1 of the 10 or so days, so being near there isn't crucial.

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