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Colombia this summer

I may be traveling to Colombia this summer, maybe 4 or 5 days in Bogota and about 15 days in Cali.
It has been 2 years since i have been to Colombia. My question is:
1. What is a hotel room going for these days in these cities?
2. Anyone recommend a hotel in these cities?
3. Where can a person go on the internet to get a list of hotels in these cities?
Thanks!

By scotty on Feb 18, 2008, 22:59 in Friendly Talkzone.

christobeldawg says on Feb 18, 2008, 23:19:

realsuites85m is around 60 a night in bogota, and a decent enough place, near Zona Rossa. let me know if you need info on it. don't be mad at me if they quote a higher price though. don't know nuthin about Cali. either way, I hope you get to travel there Scotty. You'll love it.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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miamimike says on Feb 19, 2008, 00:05:

Do a search , its been discussed 1000s of times here recently,,,

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Lostgringo says on Feb 19, 2008, 00:18:

Try this link http://interhotel.com/colombia/en/localidades/22666.html
However, I would do a Google search as Miamimike suggests on this site to get a more credible review of these places.

http://www.welovebogota.com
http://www.apartmentinbogota.com

Your Home Away from Home www.welovebogota.com and www.apartmentinbogota.com "Luxury apartments and rooms Cheap" Only 2 blocks from the American Embassy! 24/7 hour security.

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scotty says on Feb 19, 2008, 00:25:

dawg, yea i have stayed at real85 before, infaxct thats where i stayed 2 years ago, good place, safe, reasonably priced, i'll probably stay there while in Bogota.

However, i am more worried about Cali, most hotels there seem to be very expensive $100,or a dive much cheaper around $30, cant seem to find a medium nice hotel say between $45 - $65 a night in a nice area? any suggestions?

Also any gringos in cali wanting to rent out a room in your condo for a couple of weeks?

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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BillBigD says on Feb 19, 2008, 17:33:

Cali Plaza $60 great location if you want to stay near 6th and 9th

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DodgerDogs says on Feb 19, 2008, 22:18:

Just watch out for the pay by the hour hotels in Cali.
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bopenyan says on Feb 20, 2008, 09:57:

Cali Plaza is a decent hotel, but for two problems. One, it is across the street from the Viejo Barril - where the max volume music continues until 4 or 5 am. The other is that inside the hotel sound travels. My buddy stayed there and was either kept awake by the Viejo Barril or by prepagos arguing. For about $70.00 US a night (significantly less for a two week stay) you can take a suite at Aparthotel Ave. 4. These are really nice suites, large and with a great kitchen.

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JumboBond007 says on Feb 20, 2008, 10:06:

Bopenyan..... good for me because I am DEAF !!!!!! :))))))))))

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arthur brode says on Feb 20, 2008, 16:27:

i have nice,furnished Studio apartments and 1br.apartments in Cali(estrato 5/6 sectors) starting at 120,000 pesos per night.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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