As Medellín grows in popularity, a number of comfortable and well-designed hotels are beginning to appear. You’re certain to find something that suits your tastes, from upscale guesthouses and the latest boutique spaces with rooftop swimming pools. Use this guide to find the perfect place to stay while exploring the city.
## A Deeper Dive into Medellín’s Best Boutique Hotels
Medellín, a city brimming with vibrant culture and captivating energy, offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s taste. From sleek designer hotels to charming guesthouses, the city provides a unique experience for those seeking comfort and style. Let’s explore some of the finest boutique hotels Medellín has to offer, each with its own distinct character and allure.
**Sites 45: A Haven of Design and Comfort**
Stepping into **Sites 45** is like entering a world where design and comfort seamlessly intertwine. This sleek designer hotel, or as they affectionately call it, an *alojamiento de autor* (authored accommodation), is a testament to sophisticated taste. The lobby area is an immediate indication of the hotel’s unique personality. It is adorned with bookshelves that are so extensive that you might be forgiven for mistaking it for a library. While this may initially sound pretentious, it serves to highlight the fact that this hotel is indeed something truly special. The meticulous attention to detail and the carefully curated ambiance create an atmosphere of understated luxury and artistic flair.
Guests at **Sites 45** have a choice between lofts and slightly more spacious suite rooms, each designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. Each room has its own fully-equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals and snacks at their leisure. The comfort of the guests is guaranteed through the inclusion of a king-size bed, fitted with 400-thread-count luxury cotton sheets. There is also a pillow menu, providing a customizable sleep experience. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views and filling the space with natural light. Furthermore, guests can start their day with a good buffet breakfast. In addition to the comforts of the rooms, **Sites 45** offers a jacuzzi terrace, where guests can relax and unwind, and machines where you can do your own laundry for free, providing a convenient alternative to the hotel’s laundry service. **Sites 45** offers a truly unique and unforgettable stay in Medellín.
**The Charlee: Luxury and Vibrancy in El Poblado**
For those seeking a vibrant and luxurious experience in the heart of El Poblado, **The Charlee** stands out as an exceptional choice. This hotel boasts 42 rooms, including two penthouse suites, each uniquely designed and named. The Aqua suite beckons with a Jacuzzi on its balcony, promising moments of pure relaxation. The Spice suite tantalizes with a Teppanyaki grill on its balcony, inviting guests to indulge in culinary adventures with the option of having a personal chef. The Envy suite, as the name suggests, boasts both a Jacuzzi and a Teppanyaki grill, offering the ultimate in luxury and indulgence. Even the standard rooms at **The Charlee** are equipped with Egyptian cotton sheets and goose-down duvets.
**The Charlee** is located right on Parque Lleras, the main square that’s El Poblado’s party central. This location provides guests with views over the Parque from every room. The hotel also offers a rooftop bar with a pool, where guests can enjoy refreshing drinks while taking in the panoramic vistas of the city. Additionally, there is an Italian restaurant, and a three-level gym. The interior of **The Charlee** is adorned with an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, and photographs. The furnishings have been carefully selected from Southeast Asia, creating an interestingly harmonious blend of styles. **The Charlee** truly offers a luxurious and culturally rich experience in Medellín.
**Art Hotel: Warehouse Chic in the Heart of the Action**
The **Art Hotel** presents a unique aesthetic that combines industrial chic with artistic flair. This four-star boutique hotel features exposed brick walls, concrete floors, and carefully curated lighting to create a stylish and modern atmosphere. The public areas are adorned with modern art that complements the overall aesthetic. Located just a block from the Parque de Lleras, the epicenter of El Poblado’s bar and disco scene, the **Art Hotel** is perfect for those seeking a lively and energetic experience. This isn’t a quiet or sedate little hotel, but more like a stylish space to chill in between partying.
The **Art Hotel** boasts a lobby bar that functions as a small art gallery, providing guests with a unique and engaging space to relax. The rooftop bar restaurant provides all-around views of the neighborhood. The standard double rooms here are 25 sq. m, and their industrial-style décor is set off with smoochy chaise longues and classic touches. The **Art Hotel** is a stylish and vibrant option for those seeking a unique experience in the heart of Medellín’s nightlife.
**Inntu Hotel: Modern Luxury in the Emerging Laureles Neighborhood**
Located west of the city center, the **Inntu Hotel** stands as the first deluxe hotel to grace the increasingly popular Laureles neighborhood. Unlike the relentless party vibe of El Poblado, Laureles offers a more relaxed and authentic atmosphere. The neighborhood boasts excellent dining options, and the tourist sights of the city center are within (admittedly longish) walking distance.
The **Inntu Hotel** exudes smartness and style, with 45 rooms and modern decor. The hotel claims to be eco-intelligent, integrating solar panels, water recycling, and clever use of natural light. The **Inntu Hotel** also features a rooftop spa with a therapeutic pool and great views. Guests can also enjoy a sun terrace. The **Inntu Hotel** is an excellent choice for those seeking a modern and eco-conscious experience in a less touristy part of Medellín.
**Las Rosas: A Tranquil Oasis in El Poblado**
**Las Rosas** is somewhere between a guesthouse and a boutique hotel, with just 17 rooms and caters to tourists and business visitors alike. It’s tucked away in Provenza, a quiet, leafy area adjoining El Poblado. It is just a five-minute walk from all those bars and nightclubs, but conveniently out of earshot when you get back to your room to sleep.
The beds here are firm, which some like, and others don’t. But the whole place has a light, airy feel, and in principle, it has a theme of flowers, with a different bloom for each room. There’s an outside area with a sun deck and a pool, and you can have breakfast every morning on *arepas* (corn patties), eggs, and good coffee. The **Las Rosas** is perfect for those seeking a tranquil oasis close to the action.
**Park 10: Old-World Charm and Modern Comforts**
**Park 10** provides a comfortable and classic experience. It features classic-style décor and lots of dark wood. The rooms all have a lounge area, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets and a choice of pillows. If that isn’t luxurious enough, there are also junior, grand, and presidential suites.
Although the hotel doesn’t have a pool or very extensive common areas, it has a gym and a spa, a patio restaurant, and a casual food bar. There’s a big buffet breakfast, and the staff will go out of their way to please. It’s at the northern end of El Poblado and nice and quiet, especially at night. **Park 10** offers old-fashioned style and luxury with modern comforts in a quiet and convenient location.
**Lleras Green Hotel: Budget-Friendly Boutique in Party Central**
Living up to its name, the **Lleras Green** is just off Parque de Lleras, the main square in El Poblado, and the decor is indeed rather green. This is something of a budget boutique hotel, with low prices but cool, well-designed rooms, 35 in all. The place has a bright, modern feel, but be aware that you are right in the middle of Medellín’s party district, so don’t expect peace and tranquility.
The rooms are all fresh and clean, not huge but perfectly adequate, and the bathrooms are screened off with glass. In case you feel like a bit of extra space, not to mention a jacuzzi, there are also suites and junior suites. A terrace bar and a new restaurant are in the works. The **Lleras Green** is perfect for those seeking a budget-friendly but stylish option in the heart of Medellín’s party scene.
**Hotel Nutibara: A Glimpse into Medellín’s Grand Past**
Once the best and grandest hotel in Medellín, the **Nutibara** remains an icon in the city center. Not a boutique hotel as such (it has 128 rooms), it exudes a sweet nostalgia for its faded past. The rooms are large, and there are period features all over the place, albeit survivors of the past rather than carefully conserved relics. The **Nutibara** remains the grandest hotel in the downtown area, but if you want something posher, you’ll have to head out to El Poblado.
The neighborhood around the hotel is a bit seedy, especially at night, but on the other hand, you are right by Parque Botero with its sculptures and museums, and slap-bang in the middle of town. There are good views over the park and a third-floor terrace café. The **Hotel Nutibara** offers a unique glimpse into Medellín’s grand past.
**61 Prado: European Charm in a Convenient Location**
Located just north of the city center, **61 Prado** bills itself as “a European guesthouse in Medellín”. Location-wise, it’s handy for the sights downtown, with Parque Botero just a fifteen-minute walk away and Prado metro station even nearer.
Facilities here include a 24-hour restaurant, a roof terrace with good views, and a fast WiFi connection. Rooms have ceiling fans but lack air conditioning. The cheapest rooms have shared bathroom facilities, but prices here are very economical, so rooms with private bathrooms are not going to break the bank either, and even a junior suite goes at bargain rates. The **61 Prado** offers European charm in a convenient location at an economical price.
This expanded exploration of Medellín’s boutique hotels provides a more detailed and comprehensive guide for travelers seeking unique and memorable accommodation experiences. Each hotel offers a distinct personality and caters to a variety of preferences, ensuring that every visitor finds the perfect base from which to explore this captivating city. The place names mentioned in the original article appear throughout the extended version, ensuring continuity and recognition.
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