The Click Clack Hotel Bogota

The Click Clack Hotel is an 11-story boutique hotel at Carrera 11 and Calle 93, in the Chapinero area near Parque de la 93 and the Zona Rosa. The Michelin Guide describes it as a stylish spot with minimalist rooms, mirrors, abstract art and illuminated headboards. It has 60 rooms, and most have private terraces. Showers are styled like tropical rainforests, and the bedding is high-end. The restaurant, Cien Gramos Cocina Bar, serves small plates, and the rooftop, Apache, is a bar and burger spot with views of Bogotá's green hills and a party reputation that runs late. The hotel lists a 24-hour reception, valet parking, free internet, room service, bicycles, luggage storage, a spa, a gym and a beauty salon. Breakfast buffet is mentioned, and pets are not allowed.

Location and getting around: Chapinero's 93 district is one of Bogotá's smart neighborhoods for restaurants, cafes, boutiques and bars, and the hotel puts all of it on foot. You are a long way from the old center, so museums and La Candelaria need a taxi or ride app, which is easy and inexpensive by international standards but takes time in traffic. Many visitors split their stay or choose this as a base when their trip is about food, nightlife and shopping rather than colonial history. The airport is a longer drive than from some other districts, so plan on traffic.

The rooms and who it suits: rooms are small to mid-size with a design-led look, so people who like a bold, fashionable setting will be happy, and those who prefer traditional comfort may not. The terraces are a bonus in a city with good evening weather. It suits couples, friends and solo travelers, and business visitors who like style. It is not the quietest choice, because the rooftop bar draws a crowd, so ask for a lower or inward-facing room if you are a light sleeper.

Good to know: check-in is in the afternoon and check-out at noon, and rates are in the mid-range for a design hotel. Foreign visitors are usually exempt from the local VAT on lodging, which can lower the bill, so confirm at checkout. Valet parking is useful if you rent a car for a day trip, though driving in Bogotá is hard and a driver is often easier. If you want to be near the Gold Museum, look at the Candelaria options in this guide.