Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá Casa Medina

Four Seasons Casa Medina is Bogotá's classic luxury address. The building dates to 1946 and was designed in a colonial style, and it now holds 62 rooms in 13 room types, ranging from a compact Superior Room to a Penthouse Suite of more than a thousand square feet. Expedia lists a five-star class and a guest score of 9.4 from more than 250 reviews. The hotel has a library, a garden and terrace, a lobby fireplace, a full-service spa with three treatment rooms, a steam room and Turkish bath, and a 24-hour gym. Castanyoles, the restaurant, serves Spanish cuisine through the day, and there is a bar and a café. Rooms have premium bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, large televisions, bathrobes and minibars, and free wifi runs throughout. Staff are repeatedly praised for helpfulness, which matters in a city where a local fixer is useful for tours and transport.

Location and getting around: the hotel is on Carrera 7 in Zona G, in the business and dining district of northern Chapinero, a few minutes from the Colombia Stock Exchange, the Avenida Chile shopping center and Lourdes Square, and about a short drive from the Andino mall and Parque de la 93. It is not in the old center, so allow a taxi or ride app for La Candelaria and the Gold Museum, which is a trip of roughly half an hour depending on traffic. The airport is also about a half-hour drive. Many guests book the hotel for a base that is calm and elegant, then hire a driver for day trips to Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita.

The rooms and who it suits: the range is wide, so choose by what you need. Superior rooms are small and cozy, while suites and the penthouse offer space for families or long stays. The hotel is pet friendly for cats and dogs, which is rare at this level. It suits couples on a milestone trip, business travelers, and anyone who wants calm after a day of altitude and traffic. Families will like the garden and the space of the larger suites, though it is not a resort with a pool.

Good to know: breakfast is cooked to order and charged separately, with a price per person that is high by local standards, so many guests decide at booking whether to include it. Free self parking is available but limited, and there are height restrictions. Rates sit at the top of the Bogotá market, so book early for peak periods and look for flexible rates. If you want the old center on your doorstep, choose a Candelaria hotel instead.