Ayenda 1226 Balcones del Estadio

I stayed here for about 90 days a year for four years because it felt safe and was close to everything I needed. I had rooms 204 and 205 modernized, with better lighting and layouts. Then the staff changed last year and things went downhill. A suitcase I used to leave at the office went missing, and whenever I booked room 205, they gave it to someone else. They didn't seem to care that I was a regular guest. I told the owner, but he didn't care either. I found a cheaper hotel nearby with excellent staff. Be aware, I wouldn't stay here.

Laureles is a popular neighborhood, and there's plenty nearby. The room had hot water, cable TV, and a fan, which was enough for Medellín's mild temperatures. The TV guide was painfully slow, though, and there's no A/C. Keep in mind this is a budget hotel. If you're hoping to get proper rest, the street parties, traffic, and planes are loud and go on through the night. That's my take, anyway.

My family and I had a great time here. It was a nice hotel experience.

The bed felt quite hard, but otherwise it was basic and okay for what you pay.