Hotel Bolivariana Plaza Medellin

Lovely front dest staff. Location pretty good with restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were quite noisy but aircon was good as was the Wi-Fi. Breakfast wasn’t very nice. We didn’t even go for the inclusive breakfast after day one and if you knew my husband, you would be shocked!

I originally had booked with Ayenda 1234 Imperio 70. I had arranged a driver to pick me up as I arrived late at night. When he parked in front of the Ayenda I begged him not to leave me at that place. There had been a soccer game in the nearby stadium and there were people drinking, smoking pot in the street by the dozens. I did not feel safe. He took me to the Hotel Bolivariana Plaza. I spent 2 nights there. The room was very small, tiny, but it was very clean and the window faced a hallway, not what I expected but the location was much better than the other. It is a quiet street. Breakfast is included. I throught I could stay for the rest of the trip but they were fully booked OR I could move to 2 different rooms. I decided to move and for the same price I stayed at a much better hotel, way better. It has very nice hand painted signs all over, very inspired for self-confidence. I loved each. Breakfast has not a great variety but it is a good breakfast. It is served, not a buffet. Very basic and you have a choice of coffee or hot chocolate, which is nice because I don't drink coffee. That is where I first had an "arepa". Unfortunately I have an intolerance for corn, it just stays in my stomach all day, so for my second breakfast I declined the offer of arepas. I am very greatful for their hospitality and for taking me in that night so late without a reservation.

Where to begin? First of all, the staff was super friendly, with them messaging us via whatsapp even a day before our arrival to check if everything was going well with our trip. The rooms were decent enough, with a cozy bed and excellent shower. The hotel was well-located, with a lot of great restaurants nearby (including an EXCELLENT restaurant literally next door). The only issue we had with the hotel was the fact that the breakfast was simplistic and not very tasty, but all in all, we had a pretty good time staying at Bolivariana Plaza.