Hotel De la Opera
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The Hotel de La Opera sprang up from the restoration of two distinguished and renowned houses next to the Colon Theater- built during the years 1.800 and 1.900- once used as headquarters for the
Spaniard encomendadores- and later on by Liberators Simon Bolivar personal guard- whose presidential residence- the Palacio de San Carlos- located at La Candelaria is at this moment the Chancellery
site- located exactly in front of the Hotel. The Hotel offers a warm- quiet an unique atmosphere with generous areas. Thermal Spa is closed due to maintenance from19th Jan-3rd Feb
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in July 10
It is a charming hotel in the heart of historic Bogotá.
- in July 10
- in June 10
The wireless internet connection is less than poor and they do not care to fix it.
- in June 10
- terrific building itself
- in June 10
This property is well located, downtown Bogota, in La Candelaria.
- in June 10
- acceptable wireless
- free but does not work internet
- in March 10
Because of the thick colonial style walls, the internet connection (wifi) was non-existent.
- in March 10
- non-existent wireless service
Room
- in July 10
The two rooms I had were clean, but some corners of the hotel (e. - in October 09
Clean rooms, very helpful and friendly staff and an elegant feel to the place.
- in July 10
- in September 10
The rooms are good sized, and the hotel itself has a nice atmosphere.
- in September 10
- great view
- impressive soap
- luxurious room
- in June 10
The room was comfortable but simple.
- in June 10
- simple rooms
- in July 10
At first I had a room in that area, then due to some problems with the works at the nearby Teatro Colón, I was moved to the "Area Deco", that I quite disliked - anonymous rooms, awful view on the back allies and on the favelas on the hill in front.
- in July 10
- extremely hard bed
- in November 09
One day when I changed room, the bathroom floor in the new room wasn't cleaned.
- in November 09
Service
- 24 hour room service
- in December 09
The service is fantastic and the complimentary breakfasts were excellent.
- in December 09
- in September 10
Staff were friendly but we would have appreciated a bit more guidance on where to go, eat, see, but overall a lovely experience.
- in September 10
- top notch service
- very attentive and took care staff
- in July 10
The personnel is very courteous - Colombian style - but they are not so efficient.
- in July 10
- in October 09
Clean rooms, very helpful and friendly staff and an elegant feel to the place.
- in October 09
- in June 10
But in terms of service and friendliness, it is difficult to beat this place!
- in June 10
- in June 10
The receptionist were not knowledgeable.
- in June 10
- in November 09
But very slow service at the restaurant and not great food.
- in November 09
Location
- in July 10
The colonial rooms, the patios and restaurants, are beautiful.
- in July 10
- great location
- in May 10
The location is perfect for strolling around the old part of the city (La Candelaria).
- in May 10
- in February 10
The view over the city was spectacular, and the room design and very comfortable.
- in February 10
- in December 09
The location if you want to stay in the old town is superb, just a block off the main town square.
- in December 09
- in July 10
It is a charming hotel in the heart of historic Bogotá. - in July 10
It is a charming hotel in the heart of historic Bogotá.
- in July 10
- terrible location of hotel
- in July 10
The restaurants are too pricey for local standards - you need more than 100.
- in July 10
Gastronomy
- in May 10
Good eating places all around - visit El Olivar just around the corner and ask for the roast beef sandwich - the best I ever ate.
- in May 10
- decent priced meals
- FRESH ) fruits
- in October 09
Breakfast was adequate but not amazing.
- in October 09
- Nothing special Food
- in June 10
I thought food was so-so at hotel, we had them order a pizza from a place (I think 1989 or 1969 or some date like that).
- in June 10
- in June 10
When we asked about restaurants in the area, he had to search online to find a suitable restaurant.
- in June 10
- in November 09
But very slow service at the restaurant and not great food.
- in November 09
- stained glass
Sport & Entertainment
- beautiful spa
- small but nice Spa
- in June 10
The breakfast in the morning was great and the spa was very relaxing.
- in June 10
- very worm sauna