Bogotá, Colombia

The hotel's staff and breakfast impress guests, but rooms range wildly from newly renovated to broken and outdated. Noise problems plague upper floors, and many amenities don't work. You'll pay a premium price for a place that needs serious renovation throughout.

Rooms are small but clean and practical, with some offering mountain views. Staff are helpful and responsive, though billing requests sometimes slip through the cracks. Location works well for getting around the city.

The hotel has good daily cleaning and decent breakfast buffets. Rooms lack AC but stay cool at altitude. The pool is the main draw with bar service, though it gets crowded with kids. Book directly through the hotel only if they can guarantee your reservation in writing first.