... in response to Hotels in Medellin?, posted by Dan Las Vegas on Mar 28, 2005This is somewhat dated information (10/04) found mostly in the archives so prices may have changed somewhat since then. Be sure to check current prices.
CSH offers rooms without using the Introduction Service. The reduced rates start at $55 per night.
http://www.colombiansweethearts.com/bed_and_breakfast.php
Most hotels in El Poblado or Envigado will run anywhere from:
Dann Carlton: $89/night without breakfast. Ave El Poblado, cra 43 A-No 7-50
Intercontinental: $69/night with breakfast. Variante Las Palmas
Park 10: $70/night with breakfast. Carrera 36B, no 11-12
Zona Rosa: $45/night with breakfast
Hotel Poblado Plaza: $100/night. Carrera 43A 4 sur 75, Apdo 65768
Another alternative to consider is Torre Poblado Aparta-Suites, Cra. 42, No. 9-28, Tel: 268-0244, in El Poblado. They are clean, spacious apartment-style suites, with kitchen, mini-bar, cable tv. Located around the corner from Hotel Dann, and very close to Parque Lleras and all the shops, eateries and cafes. $110,000 pesos per night, plus tax. Stays of 10 days or more qualify for discounts.
P-P has rooms to rent:
http://www.playboy-penthouse.com/rooms.shtml
More hotel info available at this link:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-482585-medellin_vacations-i;_ylt=AqL1FoJWkv7ybT92NMxwM.z8xmoA
Another alternative for budget-minded lodging in Medellin, a new hostel called Casa Kiwi, near Parque Lleras.
Casa Kiwi Guest House
Address: Carrera 36 # 7-10, Medellin.
Phone: 268.2668
Web: www.motoadventures.org