OverviewLocated about a 6-minute drive from Autopista North and Pepe Sierra Metro Station in north Bogota, the Dann Carlton Bogota is geared towards business or vacation travellers who require a hotel with on-site dining, meeting/banquet space and easy access to the highway and public transit.
Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an in-room safe, a minibar, a desk, a CD/DVD player, a sitting area and a hair dryer. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request and pets are not permitted.
Hotel amenities include a fitness centre, a sauna, a beauty/barber shop, a spa and wellness centre, meeting/banquet facilities, a business centre, a games room, laundry services, a bar, free parking and on-site dining at May Fair Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Bogota's World Trade Center can be found about an 8-minute drive away, while Centro Comercial Santa Ana offers shopping 9 minutes away by car. Bogota's city centre is roughly a 30-minute drive from the hotel and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a 25-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's rates, staff, rooms and location.
The hotel's rates were praised by numerous reviewers. They described them as affordable, reasonable, inexpensive and cost effective.
The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by guests. They were characterized as friendly, professional, efficient and helpful with arranging dinner reservations and taxis.
Several guests were pleased with the hotel's accommodations. They found their rooms to be clean, spacious, modern, quiet, well equipped and nicely decorated, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that a few patrons were disappointed with their lodgings (see below).
The hotel's location was enjoyed by several travellers. They found it close to public transit, shopping, restaurants, Old Bogota, a casino, a supermarket and a pharmacy.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the hotel's accommodations.
Although several travellers were pleased with their clean and nicely decorated rooms, a few guests criticized their lodgings. They reported poor Wi-Fi signals, street noise, uncomfortable beds, dated decor and worn furniture.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.8 out of 10 from 153 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #76 of 200 Bogota hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 115 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.2 out of 5 with a 94% recommendation rate from 35 reviews.
