Inside torre de Cali

Gator says on May 18, 2006, 06:49:

Hotel Torre de Cali... is on the Avenida De Las Americas. First owned and built by the narcos, confiscated by the government, was and office building then converted to a hotel. To me better choice would be the InterContinental Hotel on Avenida Colombia. Both are close to Av. Sexta where much of the nightlife happens. Both are about the same distance to some of the best shopping centres and the downtown center

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Gator says on May 18, 2006, 10:41:

Guess What... The wife and I lived in Cali for a number of years like fifteen, before moving to Bogotá after I sold the finca out towards Jumandi. I would classify the Torre as only OK and what does "They have two dance clubs inside."really have in the way of a recommendation. We have been there several times and found the hotel was somewhat shabby and the the restaurants mediocre at best.

BTW, Brody, did you find a job yet?

Here is a review from last year:

When I booked my hotel, I asked for a 5star hotel, and they gave me the "Torre de Cali". It was not what I had in mind. When we got there the receptionist did not even greet us, I had to greet her, and my reservation which I had called in one week ahead of time could not be found! We were given a room on the 13th floor, when we got there the air conditioning was turned off, the beds were not made, no hot water and there wasn't a list of the products or prices for the "minibar"! I went to use the bathroom and to my horror, the tiles on the wall and shower were falling off! and the toilet did not even flush! I called the front desk, asking for another room they said they would get it fixed ASAP, but wouldn't give us another room the only thing they fixed was the air. At night we didn't even sleep because they turned the air off, I called to have it turned on again, and they did, but then turned it back off! That morning, I told the lady at the front desk who told me that there was one air conditioner for every 3 ROOMS! so if one person wants it turned off, they would turn it off! I had never heard such a thing! When we went to check out, I voiced my complaints to the person in charge, who told me he "would look into it," and then they gave us our bill. They wanted to charge us for things from the mini bar that hadn't even been there in the first place! This hotel, I am sorry to say has to be the worst one I have ever stayed at! I know that there are much much better hotels in Cali, who really do deserve the 5star rating.

By A Yahoo! Travel user from Chicago, Illinois


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Gator says on May 18, 2006, 12:20:

Kind Of A Iron Clad Rule. We never get a room above the fifth floor. Why? That as far as the ladder trucks can reach-fire protection, in most hotels, is not that good. But, you are 100% correct in the view.

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juanalejo says on May 18, 2006, 15:39:

Torre de Cali Horrible Hotel, rather go to the Alferez Real for a beautiful Hotel in a great area.

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costajunkie says on May 18, 2006, 18:03:

I don't understand the big deal I stayed here about 4 years ago with my wife while visiting her sister in Cali. Her sister is an officer with GAULA, and because she had helped one of the owners with some kind of "business", we stayed there for the equivalent of $10 per day for 2 weeks - and a bottle of Johnny Walker. Everyone (colombianos) I talked to were raving about this place, as if it was The Plaza or something.

I can't complain because I stayed here on a "subsidized" rate. However, it was not what I imagined it to be. The furniture was cheap; the carpeting was the type that you would lay down in high-traffic corridors. No falling tile and it was clean, but at best I found it average. Nice view... though I looked out longingly at the Intercontinental not far away, wishing I was staying there.

My wife still remembers this place fondly for some reason, but I have avoided this place since. I would stay here only if you found a good deal, that is if you are picky about hotels.

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juanalejo says on May 18, 2006, 18:12:

What big deal? If anything, everybody has said it is a horrible place.

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costajunkie says on May 18, 2006, 18:34:

... Not everybody here said it was a horrible place. Besides, the "big deal" was not what people here say, but what the colombianos to whom I have talked believe about this place...

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josergar says on May 19, 2006, 01:10:

thanks all for your comments and for sharing your experiences.

Regards.

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Gator says on May 22, 2006, 19:57:

What?? Never said I actually said there that was a post by another individual who did stay there. How long have YOU lived in Cali. Had occasion to talk to people who have and, for the most part, got a so so reaction. BUT have been to many social occasions with my wife when she was editor of the woman's section of the newspaper.

My farm was my living, you a--h--- not some place for fun. Gee it must be nice to be rich and go to Vegas for New Years and to be able to say, "Yes, I finally got a decent job not that I actually need one.". Now do me a favor and put a rubber band around your head and snap out of it.

Yo creo que tú no ttienes razón. Ten cuidado, amigo, no metas la pata. El que ríe último ríe mejor.

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Gator says on May 23, 2006, 06:14:

Hands Shaking to Much To Reply. nt

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Gator says on May 23, 2006, 07:58:

Just Name the Time and Place!! I live on the north side off Carrera 7 and about 70th.

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