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La Gran Fortaleza B&B

Hotel in Chapinero, Bogotá

7.8200+ reviews
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La Gran Fortaleza B&B

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Our checks

The Bogotá Five

Five checks that matter in Bogotá and nowhere else. Gray means we have not checked this yet.

How we check
  • Safe StreetNot yet checked
  • Warm RoomNot yet checked
  • Quiet NightNot yet checked
  • Airport MinutesNot yet checked
  • Tax-Free PriceNot yet checked

This place is not on our recommended list: its guest rating is 7.8/10. We keep the page so you can compare it. See other places in Chapinero.

Our take

La Gran Fortaleza B&B is a hotel in Chapinero, Bogotá. It has a guest rating of 7.8/10 from more than 200 reviews. As the crow flies, it is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) from Movistar Arena and about 2 km from Zona T and the Andino mall. El Dorado is about 10 km away; we only show drive times once we have checked them. An airport shuttle is listed. Heaters, hot water and street noise are on our checklist for this place and not yet confirmed.

Book it if, skip it if

Book it if

  • you want Chapinero's restaurants and cafés around you
  • you travel with children and want a family room
  • you arrive by car (parking is listed)

Skip it if

  • you want a guest rating above 8; this one is 7.8/10
  • you have a very early flight; El Dorado is about 10 km away as the crow flies

Location

La Gran Fortaleza B&B is in Chapinero, Bogotá. Read our guide to Chapinero for what the area is like by day and at night. Distances below are measured in a straight line from the property to each landmark; travel times are shown only where we have checked them.

  • El Dorado airport10 km
  • The Gold Museum (La Candelaria)6 km
  • Zona T and the Andino mall2 km
  • Parque 933 km
  • The US Embassy4 km
  • Corferias4 km
  • Movistar Arena1.3 km

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Rooms and facilities

These facilities are listed for La Gran Fortaleza B&B. A facility that isn't listed may still exist, so ask the property if something matters to you.

  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit box
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk

Getting to and from El Dorado

La Gran Fortaleza B&B is about 10 km from El Dorado airport as the crow flies. An airport shuttle is listed; ask whether it is free. Airport Minutes, our check of real drive times at quiet hours and at rush hour, is not yet done for this place.

Price and VAT

Questions about La Gran Fortaleza B&B

How far is La Gran Fortaleza B&B from El Dorado airport?

About 10 km as the crow flies. We haven't checked drive times for this hotel yet; traffic at rush hour can make the trip much longer.

Does La Gran Fortaleza B&B have an airport shuttle?

Yes, an airport shuttle is listed. Ask the hotel whether it is free. Confirm the times before you travel.

What area is La Gran Fortaleza B&B in?

Chapinero. See our guide to staying in Chapinero for what the area is like.

Does La Gran Fortaleza B&B have parking?

Yes, parking is listed. Ask the hotel whether it is free and on site.

Do foreign tourists pay VAT at La Gran Fortaleza B&B?

Foreign tourists who are not resident in Colombia are generally exempt from the 19% VAT on hotel stays. We haven't yet confirmed how this hotel applies it, so ask when you book.

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