Hotel Carretero
Located in the heart of Manizales, this white, five-story edifice features beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. An elegant decor and friendly, multilingual staff make foreign travelers feel welcome. The hotel offers free transport to and from the local airport (with advanced booking), private parking, a laundry service, and a 24-hour business center for corporate travelers, as well as an on-site Thrifty car rental and travel agency. In addition, patrons are encouraged to pamper themselves in the sauna, Turkish bath and beauty salon, or enjoy a good workout in the hotel's fitness center and get a massage afterwards. On-site dining options include the pleasant and inviting Escorial restaurant, featuring Mediterranean and Colombian cuisines, two lobby bars serving cocktails, snacks and Colombian coffee, or an extensive room service menu available until 11 p.m. Guest rooms feature electronic key locks and safety deposit boxes, plush comfortable queen- and king-sized beds, cable television, mini bar, free local newspaper, and wireless Internet access. Multi-room suites are also available.
Hotel Carretero
Calle 36 No. 22-22
Manizales, Colombia
011 (057-6) 884 0255
www.hotelcarretero.com
Hotel Las Colinas
Visitors to this chic, upscale hotel will enjoy top-notch guest services and close proximity to numerous cultural landmarks in downtown Manizales. Built in 1968, the property features 65 comfortable, well-appointed guest rooms with tasteful hardwood floors and a breezy, tropical decor. Guests can choose either a queen or king bed, while amenities include cable TV, plush arm chair, wireless Internet access, writing desk, and mini bar. For dining, the on-site El Mural Restaurant serves a diverse menu of international cuisines as well as different themed buffets on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, while a casual cafe offers drinks and rich Colombian coffee. In-room dining is also available. Guests are invited to rejuvenate in the sauna while executives can utilize the on-site business center. Large groups are also welcome, as the property features several sizable banquet halls, and the staff is experienced in successfully executing events ranging from weddings to parties to corporate conferences.
Hotel Las Colinas
Cr. 22 No. 20-20
Manizales, Colombia
011 (057-6) 884-2009
www.hotelesestelar.com
Hotel Escorial
This classy 60-room hotel caters to affluent travelers with discerning tastes and features a distinct South American tropical ambiance. It is conveniently located one block from the Plaza Bolívar and local bus depots, and features a private guest parking lot. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour reception desk, lounge area, laundry service, art gallery, and cocktail bar, as well as meeting facilities and copy and fax services. The Restaurante Los Vitrales on the third floor sits amidst a charming outdoor courtyard and offers a number of local and international dishes. Room service is available as well and a number of fine city restaurants are within walking distance. Spacious rooms feature plush bedding, a work desk, flat screen TV, sitting area with leather sofa and chairs, hand-held shower option in the bathroom, and high speed WiFi access. This hotel is also fully accessible to guests in wheelchairs.
Hotel Escorial
Calle 21 No. 21-11
Manizales, Colombia
011 (057-6) 884-7646
www.hotelesmanizales.com
