The InterContinental Medellín, part of IHG, sits at Calle 16 No. 28-51 on the Variante Las Palmas road, up the hillside above the city rather than in the bustle of Parque Lleras. The hotel lists views of the city and the mountains, a heated outdoor semi-Olympic pool that is open around the clock, a fitness center, tennis courts, green areas and an on-site spa. There are two restaurants, with breakfast served in the morning and a slightly longer window on weekends, and complimentary on-site parking for guests, including accessible spaces. Room types run from Classic and Premium rooms to Junior Suites and one-bedroom suites, which gives couples and families options. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is at 1 p.m., and the hotel is pet-friendly for dogs and cats for a nightly fee, with restrictions in the pool, restaurants and breakfast area. There is no complimentary local shuttle.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on the Las Palmas road, which winds up toward the airport highway, so it offers more space and calm than the walkable nightlife of the Parque Lleras area. The IHG listing places the Museo de Antioquia about seven kilometers away and Parque Explora about ten, so you will use taxis or ride-hailing for sightseeing; those are plentiful and inexpensive, though traffic can slow the descent to the center at rush hour. The international airport is roughly thirty kilometers away. Because there is no free shuttle, plan your arrival transfer in advance.
Rooms and facilities: this is the hotel to pick if you want a swim, a tennis game or an afternoon by the pool after a morning of touring. The heated pool and the spa suit a restful trip, and the free parking suits drivers who want to explore beyond the city, for example on a drive toward Guatapé. Rooms emphasize views, so ask for a higher floor or a mountain-facing room. Pets are accepted for a fee, which is helpful for travelers with dogs.
Who it suits and what to know: couples seeking a quiet splurge, families who want a pool and space, business travelers and anyone with a car will like it most. Travelers who want to walk to restaurants and bars every evening may feel isolated and should consider El Poblado's central hotels instead. Check what is included in your rate, including breakfast, and book early for the Feria de las Flores in August and the December holidays, when prices peak.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated semi-Olympic pool
- ✓Spa
- ✓Tennis courts
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Complimentary parking
- ✓City and mountain views
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
Where is the InterContinental Medellín?+
At Calle 16 No. 28-51 on the Variante Las Palmas hillside above El Poblado, with views of the city and mountains.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, complimentary on-site parking is listed for guests, including accessible spaces.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
No complimentary local shuttle is listed, so arrange a taxi or private transfer in advance.
