The Book Hotel

Property class: 3

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Interior
Standard Double Room
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Carrera 5 #57-79, Bogota, Distrito Capital, 00001
  • Place, Lourdes Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Thomas University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lourdes Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bogotá (BOG-El Dorado Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bogotá

Located in Chapinero, The Book Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as St. Thomas University and Lourdes Park. This 26-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Lourdes Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Thomas University - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lourdes Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Avenida Chile Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Javeriana University - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Estación Usaquén Station - 18 min drive
  • La Sabana de Bogotá Station - 19 min drive
  • El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Varietale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Pinta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bikinis Bar De Amigos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salvo Patria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Insurgentes Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Book Hotel

The Book Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 23 per vehicle one way, as well as an area shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pickwick

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
  • Resort fee: USD 3.8 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 23 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Book Bogota
Book Hotel Bogota
The Book Hotel Hotel
The Book Hotel Bogota
The Book Hotel Hotel Bogota

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Book Hotel?

The Book Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Book Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Chapinero within a short 12-minute walk of Lourdes Square and also 11 minutes on foot from Lourdes Park. You'll also find 93 Park and Estadio Nemesio Camacho within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Book Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Book Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Book Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Book Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Book Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include 24-hour room service and a minibar along with a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Book Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Book Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Book Hotel serves free full breakfasts at Pickwick each morning.

Are there connecting rooms at The Book Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Book Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Book Hotel is El Dorado Intl. Airport (BOG), which is 8.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Book Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Book Hotel.

The Book Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

KG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moved us to another hotel without consultation

The Book Hotel informed us while we were in the car from the airport that they had rebooked us in a different hotel in a different neighborhood. We were told that the reason was the hotel was experiencing a water problem. All of this is fine, except they had many opportunities to tell us about this problem before we were in the car. We had prepaid for the hotel through Expedia and The Book Hotel made other arrangements with a new hotel without our consent. I called Expedia that night to complain. Expedia emailed me the next day that The Book Hotel denied my request for a refund.
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a lovely neighborhood

Beautiful hotel in a lovely neighborhood. This place is in an active neighborhood but a quiet street. A short walk to great restaurants and fun night life. The Wi-Fi was a little weak in my room, but that's minor compared to how kind and helpful the staff were and what a great location this was for enjoying Bogotá.
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what you need in a hotel

I give the Book Hotel 5 stars for value and charm. This hotel is in probably the best part of the cool neighborhood, Chapinero. I had a room that was situated nicely with a view of the quiet street out front and the the mountain. The lobby is charming and clean. The kitchen and dining are cozy and the service is great. The staff are very polite and patient and kind. The manager Miguel is very helpful and nice. You get exactly what you need in a hotel, at a great value. Now that I know about The Book Hotel, this will be my first choice.
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8/10 Good

Paco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall very good, albeit a bit noisy at times.

Doors could be thicker... Breakfast is simple but adequate.
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2/10 Terrible

Gilles

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Très mauvais...

Très décevant.... beaucoup de bruit ... et l'hôtel n'a jamais retrouvé une boîte de macarons oublié dans le frigidaire malgré des appels répétés le jour même de mon départ. à éviter. ..
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10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hermoso hotel/librería

El hotel está hermoso, es una casa antigua adecuada para ser hotel. La atención de todo el personal es excelente, la decoración es lo máximo. El hotel también es librería y el desayuno está incluido en la tarifa del hospedaje. Un concepto muy diferente que se disfruta mucho!!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

Waiting for us at 2:30 am with a smile...checked in and I our room in10 min...one hour slow stroke to old city and same in other direction to zone rosa....restaurants in both area more in the.zona rosa...streets are quiet at night.....would stay there again
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Que ambiente tan bonito

Es un hotel bonito, romantico, muy frio; tiene una libreria biblioteca absolutamente increible. Le falta un poco de pintura y detalles menores. La gente es amable y dispuesta a ayudar. Restarurantes cercanos muy buenos. Desayuno aceptable,pero mientras las personas desayunan pueden ver un buen libro situacion que hace un desayuno inigualable. Que buen ambiente. Volveré a pesar de pequeñas fallas.
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen lugar para descansar y pasar unos buenos dias

Hotel muy lindo, es como biblioteca. Muy tranquilo, bien ubicado! Un detalle con el agua de la regadera que se fue cuando me bañaba por la tarde y la puerta del cuarto la tenía que cerrar con llave la recepcionista. Pero todo Lo demás muy bien!
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradable y acogedor

El servicio fue muy bueno. La zona agradable. La comida buena. En el check in tardé 1 hora. La habitación tenía algo de basura en los cestos y unos algodones usados en el baño.
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4/10 Poor

jorge

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

hotel pics dont show the real state of hotel

this place cannot be called a hotel, its a house with rooms , really deteriorated the breakfast is really not a buffet, it only is 2 fruits and an egg whichever style, and the eggs are not that good, the rooms have a lot of wear, the carpets are all stained, really not worth the price. also the area where its located is known in bogota for certain kind of people, no comments the only good thing about the hotel is the staff, is really friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi är supernöjda och rekommenderar varmt detta hotell. Ligger i ett lugnt område och med gångavstånd till centrum.
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8/10 Good

Tony Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant stay

Very cozy place, service personnel are kind and helpful but the furniture is a little dated and uncomfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

juan elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bogotá Súper !!!!!!

Me gustó mucho la atención Solo deberían variar los desayunos. Muchas gracias
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8/10 Good

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place. Loacated in the center of the city.

People is kind during check in and check out. Breakfast included has different options to eat/drink.
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8/10 Good

SRM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel and would stay again if the opportunity arose. The room was small, but functional and even though it lacked an outside window it was in a small courtyard and received a reasonable amount of light from the interior window. The included breakfast was good as was the service at the hotel. Staff were very helpful when we needed assistance with cabs or suggestions on where to dine close by. There is a great restaurant named minimal very close and also a good Italian restaurant close by whose name escapes me. We received a great price on the room and for the price it was good value in a very accessible part of the city.
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location, like staying at someone's home

Had a non smoking room with a queen size bed, Sony HDTV with cable &free WiFi, small refrigerator, and an electronic safe in the closet. Beautiful view from my second floor windows facing the mountains. Warm and friendly staff all the time, had free breakfast (delicious omelets with toast, fruits, coffee, and juice), also a nice menu available. 5 minute walk to the restaurants, banks, bars, park, ect. And don't forget the fresh markets that you can shop at to fill your fridge during your stay. Also felt very safe.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bueno

No tenían claridad en cuanto al pago me iban a cobrar de nuevo. Por lo demás muy bien
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lugar!

Lo recomiendo, el edificio es una casa antigua y reciclada con muy buen gusto. Noa tocó una habitación enorme y muy confortable. Están remodelando las habitaciones. El personal es muy amable y atento.
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8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ubicación ideal

Está bien localizado para moverte por la ciudad, al norte y al sur sin problema
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work and Play

Good location, very close to lots of food and LOURDES church which is a cool plaza that has lots of people walk around and socialize. You are at the foothills and can be up the mountain on a short jog. This was super fun, because the views were great looking out over the city on a run up the hill. It is quiet enough that you can get a good nights rest. There is no office space(at least not in my hotel room) and the beds were a bit stiff, but for the price it was a very cool local place with a lot of charm.
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8/10 Good

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place- but issues.

Overall I think it was a good deal, for a no frills hotel, was clean and comfortable, not many amenities. The safe in the room didn't work and they didn't seem to care to fix it, it wasn't even big enough to put a full size lap top in so kind of useless. The Bathroom floors were very slick and dangerous, fell in the shower numerous times, understand they don't have the same safety considerations as in the US. The are is nice, kind of noisy, but Bogota is not a quiet town. The free breakfast was very nice, fresh fruit, fresh squeezed oj, coffee, toast and eggs, one of the tastiest free breakfasts I have had. The staff was nice but didn't speak much English but it all worked.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet Neighbourhood

The Book is a beautifully restored brick building nestled in a quiet neighbourhood. Our room was clean and bright with a modern bathroom. Shower had plenty of hot water and there was a comfy duvet to snuggle under for the cooler nights. Breakfast was basic but good. The staff were friendly and we felt that although our stay here was a little mode expensive than our regular budget, that we still received good value for the money.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, great location

Perfect location- right off la septima but still nice and quiet, between downtown touristy spots and the great restaurants and shops further up in chapinero and zona T. Staff is very nice and breakfast was tasty.
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for the money.

Overall this is a very good hotel for the money. It is centrally located so you can get to the historic district and also Zona Rosa by taxi or bus. One night a dog was barking and kept me up otherwise it was very quiet and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was mediocre and I opted for eating at another restaurant after the first two days. The bar was closed (they don't have one, but you could buy a beer from the front desk. They ran out of bottled water for a couple of days. So you get what you pay for. All in all for the money I would return.