Bogotá Hotels

Childish giggling over the name aside, B.O.G. Hotel is a gleaming luxurious masterpiece that’s spared no expense over modern amenities, artistic strokes of creativity or lavish comfort. If you’re not taken by the golden decoration or the emerald touches masterminded by Portuguese interior designer, Nini Andadre Silva, the 55 rooms will still wow with opulent queen-sized beds, huge TVs, hydro massage rain showers and deep spa baths. The rooftop infinity pool has some incredible views across the city too.

Situated in two buildings next the Teatro Colon, the Hotel de la Opera is probably the best accommodation in La Candelaria. Housed in a wonderfully restored historic building, it has class, charm and character, and its rooftop restaurant offers great views over the old part of town. The hotel has 42 rooms, each decorated with Italian furniture, but the best have views over Plaza de Bolivar. Booking ahead is essential.

With contemporary touches and a modern palate of creams, whites and flashes of red, the Celebrities Suites could be modelled on a famous personality’s own pad – if it weren’t for the huge murals of superstars sitting above each bed. Each individually designed apartment comes themed around a superstar (think Brad Pitt or Beyonce) and is fully equipped with a kitchen, generous lounge area and beautiful bedroom. A flatscreen TV and Wi-Fi come as standard, while breakfast in bed with Brad is available on request.

Don’t be put off by the aquarium feel of the lobby; Hotel Augusta is a smart, cosy little hotel in the La Candelaria area of the city. The sleeping quarters are light and open, and lead onto a contained living room. Equipped with modern amenities like flatscreen TVs, Wi-Fi and desks, the hotel is ideal for tourists or business travellers as well as backpackers with a little more in their pocket.