Feb 7, 2016, 9:33 pm
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Colombia {COL}
Sep 27, 2021, 4:55 pm
#76
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: Jetblue, Turkish, Hilton Gold, Spirit Gold
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Medellin Hampton had full breakfast even back in December 2020 and the location was superb, next to two shopping malls with lots of restaurants or places open for breakfast and lunch.
Last edited by ovacikar; Jun 11, 2023 at 5:32 am
Sep 30, 2021, 6:07 pm
#77
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,613
Hey guys, any updates on the Tax situation for the hotels?
Doubletree Saltire AR, Hilton Bogota doesnt show tax in the rates, while Hilton Conferias and Doubletree Parque 93 all shows tax.
Will Saltire AR/Hilton Bogota charge tax on arrival to foreiner? Will any of the other hotels like Conferias or DT Parque 93 exempt hotel tax on arrival?
Thanks
Doubletree Saltire AR, Hilton Bogota doesnt show tax in the rates, while Hilton Conferias and Doubletree Parque 93 all shows tax.
Will Saltire AR/Hilton Bogota charge tax on arrival to foreiner? Will any of the other hotels like Conferias or DT Parque 93 exempt hotel tax on arrival?
Thanks
Sep 30, 2021, 7:56 pm
#79
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PHX
Programs: AAexp, AC75k, HertzPC, NationalEE, Accor/MariottP, Hilton/HyattG
Posts: 3,613
that sucks. Thanks for responding. Wondering if there's data points on the other three hotels I listed for Hilton if anyone knows...So dumb because the other brands, it says right on the booking "NO IVA FOR BOOKINGS UNTIL DEC 31ST" or some other wordings like that.
Oct 28, 2022, 4:07 am
#81
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
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Hey guys, any updates on the Tax situation for the hotels?
Doubletree Saltire AR, Hilton Bogota doesnt show tax in the rates, while Hilton Conferias and Doubletree Parque 93 all shows tax.
Will Saltire AR/Hilton Bogota charge tax on arrival to foreiner? Will any of the other hotels like Conferias or DT Parque 93 exempt hotel tax on arrival?
Doubletree Saltire AR, Hilton Bogota doesnt show tax in the rates, while Hilton Conferias and Doubletree Parque 93 all shows tax.
Will Saltire AR/Hilton Bogota charge tax on arrival to foreiner? Will any of the other hotels like Conferias or DT Parque 93 exempt hotel tax on arrival?
Mar 16, 2023, 8:29 pm
#82
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 918
Hampton Hotel Medellin
Just had a 5 night stay on points.
Very good location by 2 malls, lots of dining options nearby, from McD’s on up.
I avoid Hamptons in the US because of the bad breakfasts, but I the few I have stayed at in Europe have really good breakfasts. The Hampton Medellin has a really good breakfast, 4 hot items, 3 of which changed each day of my stay, plus soup, fruit etc.
Restaurant has happy hour from 6 to 7 with reduced priced beers (I did not get to this) and food is good as is the service too. Multiple English tv channels to pick from when relaxing after being out all day.
I would definitely stay here again
Very good location by 2 malls, lots of dining options nearby, from McD’s on up.
I avoid Hamptons in the US because of the bad breakfasts, but I the few I have stayed at in Europe have really good breakfasts. The Hampton Medellin has a really good breakfast, 4 hot items, 3 of which changed each day of my stay, plus soup, fruit etc.
Restaurant has happy hour from 6 to 7 with reduced priced beers (I did not get to this) and food is good as is the service too. Multiple English tv channels to pick from when relaxing after being out all day.
I would definitely stay here again
Mar 17, 2023, 6:19 pm
#83
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 918
Doubletree Bogota Parque 93
Stayed 2 nights, and would not stay again.
Booked basic king room and received same on 8th floor (top floor with rooms), lounge and spa on 9th floor.
Okay Breakfast - 3 hot items, appetizer empanadas each day, a variation on a rice dish each day and scrambled eggs each day. Pineapple, watermelon, papaya and cantaloupe, cereals and some bread/pastries.
Housekeeping - first morning returned from breakfast at 8:15 and lady was already in room. Second (checkout day) was knocking on door at 9:00. No “do not disturb” tags provided to hang on door knob to tell them to keep out.
Noisy fridge in room with glass door and a light that stays on all the time, ended up unplugging it.
Executive lounge with free drinks and 2 lame appetizers from 5 to 7, now I have never seen this at any Hilton chains outside North America, but you have to sign an invoice when you leave the lounge but you are not supposed to be charged, but when I checked out this morning they tried to charge me for a drink because the invoice was issued at 7:12 pm even though the drink was ordered and delivered before 6:55. The charge was reversed but still an annoyance.
Don’t bother using the HVAC, it only blasts cold air, when I got to the room it was 24C, turned on the AC which had 21.5C setting, later the room was 17C even with the 21.5C setting, only way to fix it was to turn off the AC.
Plumbing issues, water faucet was spitting out water like there was air in the pipes at checkin, a few hours later when I returned it just sprayed all over the bathroom and me. Called front desk and they sent up plumber and housekeeping to clean up, never did get an apology.
10 minute walk to Parque 93.
They will only call the expensive white taxis, will not call the yellow taxis. Poor customer service.
Booked basic king room and received same on 8th floor (top floor with rooms), lounge and spa on 9th floor.
Okay Breakfast - 3 hot items, appetizer empanadas each day, a variation on a rice dish each day and scrambled eggs each day. Pineapple, watermelon, papaya and cantaloupe, cereals and some bread/pastries.
Housekeeping - first morning returned from breakfast at 8:15 and lady was already in room. Second (checkout day) was knocking on door at 9:00. No “do not disturb” tags provided to hang on door knob to tell them to keep out.
Noisy fridge in room with glass door and a light that stays on all the time, ended up unplugging it.
Executive lounge with free drinks and 2 lame appetizers from 5 to 7, now I have never seen this at any Hilton chains outside North America, but you have to sign an invoice when you leave the lounge but you are not supposed to be charged, but when I checked out this morning they tried to charge me for a drink because the invoice was issued at 7:12 pm even though the drink was ordered and delivered before 6:55. The charge was reversed but still an annoyance.
Don’t bother using the HVAC, it only blasts cold air, when I got to the room it was 24C, turned on the AC which had 21.5C setting, later the room was 17C even with the 21.5C setting, only way to fix it was to turn off the AC.
Plumbing issues, water faucet was spitting out water like there was air in the pipes at checkin, a few hours later when I returned it just sprayed all over the bathroom and me. Called front desk and they sent up plumber and housekeeping to clean up, never did get an apology.
10 minute walk to Parque 93.
They will only call the expensive white taxis, will not call the yellow taxis. Poor customer service.
Mar 21, 2023, 10:21 pm
#84
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 918
Hilton Garden Inn Bogota Airport
Stayed 1 night as I had a morning flight. As a Diamond I was given 2 free drink vouchers good for house wine, national beer or gin & tonic. Had dinner in the hotel restaurant and it was quite good. Airport shuttle departs hotel on the hour starting at 5 am and took 15 minutes to get to the airport at 7 am. Breakfast was okay.
Jun 11, 2023, 5:28 am
#85
Join Date: Jan 2020
Programs: Jetblue, Turkish, Hilton Gold, Spirit Gold
Posts: 418
As long as you don't book a prepaid rate, the hotel will not charge the VAT after you show up and show your ID/passport. Obviously, you have to check when you pay that there is no VAT included in the invoice. So even if you book a (non-prepaid) rate that suggests that VAT will added, it should not be at the end of the day.
Last edited by ovacikar; Jun 11, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Jun 11, 2023, 1:22 pm
#86
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Location: Denmark
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Yes this is the way higher end hotels do it in Colombia. Nothing surprising in the that response.
The Hampton Inn is Barranquilla is indeed operated by METRO OPERACIÓN INMOBILIARIA SAS and is a nice property; good location.
The Hampton Inn is Barranquilla is indeed operated by METRO OPERACIÓN INMOBILIARIA SAS and is a nice property; good location.
Jan 7, 2024, 10:48 pm
#88
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: DL Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Best Western Diamond Selec
Posts: 535
DT Parque 93, BOG
I only know about the Doubletree Parque 93 location. I have stayed there half a dozen times and really enjoyed the property. It has been two years since my last visit but there was a lounge on the top floor that was indoor/outdoor and only available to elites so I am not sure why your information shows there is no lounge. I spent a lot of time in the lounge with friends and co-workers. It is a delightful lounge.
The rooms are spacious and quiet. The neighborhood borders some fun restaurants and shops just a few minutes walk away near Parque 93. There are so many accessible areas within a 10 minute walk from the hotel for example La Zona Rosa which has popular and high-end shops and restaurants. I never felt unsafe in a small group or even by myself, but it is also my opinion that being by yourself in a foreign country should be minimized, use the buddy system if you can. I had ample access to Uber and Taxis from Parque 93. I never had a bad experience at this location and prefer it over the Bogota JW Marriott for example.
The rooms are spacious and quiet. The neighborhood borders some fun restaurants and shops just a few minutes walk away near Parque 93. There are so many accessible areas within a 10 minute walk from the hotel for example La Zona Rosa which has popular and high-end shops and restaurants. I never felt unsafe in a small group or even by myself, but it is also my opinion that being by yourself in a foreign country should be minimized, use the buddy system if you can. I had ample access to Uber and Taxis from Parque 93. I never had a bad experience at this location and prefer it over the Bogota JW Marriott for example.
Stayed 2 nights, and would not stay again.
Booked basic king room and received same on 8th floor (top floor with rooms), lounge and spa on 9th floor.
Okay Breakfast - 3 hot items, appetizer empanadas each day, a variation on a rice dish each day and scrambled eggs each day. Pineapple, watermelon, papaya and cantaloupe, cereals and some bread/pastries.
Housekeeping - first morning returned from breakfast at 8:15 and lady was already in room. Second (checkout day) was knocking on door at 9:00. No “do not disturb” tags provided to hang on door knob to tell them to keep out.
Noisy fridge in room with glass door and a light that stays on all the time, ended up unplugging it.
Executive lounge with free drinks and 2 lame appetizers from 5 to 7, now I have never seen this at any Hilton chains outside North America, but you have to sign an invoice when you leave the lounge but you are not supposed to be charged, but when I checked out this morning they tried to charge me for a drink because the invoice was issued at 7:12 pm even though the drink was ordered and delivered before 6:55. The charge was reversed but still an annoyance.
Don’t bother using the HVAC, it only blasts cold air, when I got to the room it was 24C, turned on the AC which had 21.5C setting, later the room was 17C even with the 21.5C setting, only way to fix it was to turn off the AC.
Plumbing issues, water faucet was spitting out water like there was air in the pipes at checkin, a few hours later when I returned it just sprayed all over the bathroom and me. Called front desk and they sent up plumber and housekeeping to clean up, never did get an apology.
10 minute walk to Parque 93.
They will only call the expensive white taxis, will not call the yellow taxis. Poor customer service.
Booked basic king room and received same on 8th floor (top floor with rooms), lounge and spa on 9th floor.
Okay Breakfast - 3 hot items, appetizer empanadas each day, a variation on a rice dish each day and scrambled eggs each day. Pineapple, watermelon, papaya and cantaloupe, cereals and some bread/pastries.
Housekeeping - first morning returned from breakfast at 8:15 and lady was already in room. Second (checkout day) was knocking on door at 9:00. No “do not disturb” tags provided to hang on door knob to tell them to keep out.
Noisy fridge in room with glass door and a light that stays on all the time, ended up unplugging it.
Executive lounge with free drinks and 2 lame appetizers from 5 to 7, now I have never seen this at any Hilton chains outside North America, but you have to sign an invoice when you leave the lounge but you are not supposed to be charged, but when I checked out this morning they tried to charge me for a drink because the invoice was issued at 7:12 pm even though the drink was ordered and delivered before 6:55. The charge was reversed but still an annoyance.
Don’t bother using the HVAC, it only blasts cold air, when I got to the room it was 24C, turned on the AC which had 21.5C setting, later the room was 17C even with the 21.5C setting, only way to fix it was to turn off the AC.
Plumbing issues, water faucet was spitting out water like there was air in the pipes at checkin, a few hours later when I returned it just sprayed all over the bathroom and me. Called front desk and they sent up plumber and housekeeping to clean up, never did get an apology.
10 minute walk to Parque 93.
They will only call the expensive white taxis, will not call the yellow taxis. Poor customer service.
Negativities noted by tobegold are more consistent with recent comments on Google: unpolished service, poor food at the executive lounge, cold rooms.
It's priced similar to Hamptons, definitely the cheapest in BOG with a lounge. I started wondering if I should stay elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2024, 11:02 pm
#89
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 918
There are 2 opposing reviews, anybody else to add? Jmanrunner posted in 2021, noted the last visit was 2 years prior.
Negativities noted by tobegold are more consistent with recent comments on Google: unpolished service, poor food at the executive lounge, cold rooms.
It's priced similar to Hamptons, definitely the cheapest in BOG with a lounge. I started wondering if I should stay elsewhere.
Negativities noted by tobegold are more consistent with recent comments on Google: unpolished service, poor food at the executive lounge, cold rooms.
It's priced similar to Hamptons, definitely the cheapest in BOG with a lounge. I started wondering if I should stay elsewhere.
Jan 7, 2024, 11:14 pm
#90
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: DL Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Best Western Diamond Selec
Posts: 535
I haven't done much research yet, but I'm thinking about Holiday Inn Express Bogota DC instead. Or maybe other hotels where I have no status, such as NH Collection Bogota Terra 100, not far from the DT.
Last edited by maverikbc; Jan 7, 2024 at 11:27 pm
