Hotel Niza Colonial

The neighborhood was excellent, and the place was clean, comfortable, and really quiet. For what it costs, it feels perfect. The major drawback is that you can’t come and go whenever you like.

The location was why I stayed, since it was the closest hotel to where I needed to be in the morning. It’s near Bulevar Niza shopping center and Avenida Suba, and there are cheaper, better options nearby. Some places cost just $17,000 pesos more, include breakfast, and are much more central. This is a converted house, so the layout is maze-like, and there’s no hotel sign. You can only tell you’re at the right address from the plaque. It cost $90,000 COP per person per night, which isn’t expensive, but basic things are missing, like shampoo in the bathroom and toiletries for sale at reception. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the shower gets very hot, so you have to adjust it carefully to avoid getting scalded. But arriving early in the morning is hard because the outside doorbell doesn’t work. They said it’s to avoid disturbing guests, though a quiet bell just for the receptionist could solve that. On earlier occasions when I arrived early, I called and nobody answered.

It’s a big house that’s been turned into a hotel. The room was clean and very comfortable, and the location is excellent. Service is pretty basic, but the staff are really friendly.

The neighborhood was so quiet, and the shopping center was close by. Our room was small but cozy, and the young woman who helped us was very kind. I’d personally come back 100 times if I needed to.