The building shows its age and the rooms are basic, but clean enough. Don't expect luxury but you will feel safe in the hotel. Breakfast was average, most of the customers you will see will be local business people or domestic tourists. Easy to access with the airport shuttle buses. Oner Ayan

It in the center of Medellin, and is really a great location, because of its ease to get to everything within about a 5 min walk...weather it be taxi service at the door...or use of the rail system, nightclubs, banks, great restaurant in the hotel along with a bar on main floor. Service is great, staff was friendly and helpful,... More

El Gran Hotel is recommendable if your intention is to stay in the downtown section of Medellin know as "el Centro". The hotel is well situated, a quarter of a block from the main Av. Oriental. Being so centrally located expect the street noise. The hotel is a bit dated, rooms are clean, bathrooms supplied with the basics, nothing fancy,... More

Avoid paying cabs to go to suburbs visiting family and friends; invite them to the Gran Hotel to visit you, convenient lobby area to receive friends; also in the floors living rooms near the elevator. Very nice staff people to help with your needs. The pool area is located on the last floor (13th ) Many restaurantes and places to... More

Gran Hotel is the best hostelry in this immediate neighborhood, amongst the larger hotels. Clearly, the Gran was intended to be a first-rate facility when it was constructed. Obviously dated, it has aged well, although the entire place -- furnishings and all -- is a time warp back to the Kennedy Administration. Staff is motivated and takes pride in the... More

The hotel is a very nice place where employees treat you very nicely, you can literally walk to many nice places, such as the MUSEO DE BOTERO, METRO (public transportation) restaurants, bars, bank, hospitals, etc. The hotel has been recently updated; it has a nice pool, and cafe-bar. Oh, I almost forgot, the hotel restaurant at the 2nd floor serves... More