The Charlee Hotel stands at Calle 9A No. 37-16 in El Poblado and its location is its calling card: Parque Lleras is about a minute away on foot, and Parque Poblado is five minutes. Expedia lists it as a five-star hotel with an 8.8 out of 10 guest rating from about a thousand reviews. Rooms have private balconies overlooking Parque Lleras, along with free in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel is known for Envy Rooftop, a lounge and bar with an aquarium-style pool and panoramic views of the city, which hosts live music from Thursday to Saturday. Downstairs there are two restaurants, a coffee shop and a snack bar, and a gym, sauna and hot tub round out the wellness side, with spa treatments available by reservation. A free buffet breakfast is served daily in the morning.
Location and getting around: you are in the center of El Poblado's entertainment district, so cafes, restaurants and bars are steps away, and the Medellín Clinic is an eight-minute walk. The Poblado Metro station is about seventeen minutes on foot, and taxis or ride-hailing cars are the easy choice for longer trips, such as the ride to the Metro, the Comuna 13 tour meeting point or the airport. José María Córdova international airport is roughly a thirty-five-minute drive without traffic, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle on request for a fee.
Rooms and facilities: the balconies overlooking the park are a draw, but they also mean noise on weekend nights, so ask for a higher floor or a quieter side if you are a light sleeper. The rooftop pool is open during the day and the lounge comes alive after dark. Covered self-parking is available on site for a daily fee and spaces are limited, with height restrictions, so reserve in advance if you are driving. The hotel also has a business center, a meeting room and a library, which suits mixed business and leisure trips.
Who it suits and what to know: it is best for couples, friends and solo travelers who want to be in the middle of the action and who value a free breakfast and a rooftop scene. Families with young children and travelers who want peace may prefer a hotel on a quieter street. Book early for the Feria de las Flores in August and for December, and check the current rate terms for breakfast and cancellation, since policies can change by booking channel.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool and lounge
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Balconies over Parque Lleras
- ✓Sauna and hot tub
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Two restaurants and a cafe
- ✓Gym with city views
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Charlee Hotel?+
Expedia lists a free buffet breakfast served daily in the morning. Confirm it on your rate before booking.
Is it noisy?+
It overlooks the lively Parque Lleras area, so weekend nights can be loud. Ask for a higher floor or a quieter room.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, covered self-parking is available for a daily fee, with limited spaces and height restrictions. Reserve ahead.
