The Charlee Hotel

The Charlee is a contemporary hotel in El Poblado, a few steps from Provenza, the street Time Out ranked among the world's coolest in 2022, and its rooftop bar makes it as much a part of the district's social life as a place to stay. The hotel builds its identity on four pillars, design, gastronomy, culture and wellness, and it places spacious rooms and natural light at the centre of its offer.

There are 42 rooms in five styles: King, Doble, Spice, Acqua and Envy. The hotel promotes all of them around the same ideas of contemporary design, generous space and natural light, so the choice comes down to bed type and style; compare the photographs of each category on the hotel's website before booking.

Food and drink are a major part of the experience. On the ground floor, Real Eatery serves an all-day brunch, which suits late risers after a night out, and it has its own cocktail list, called Samsara. At the top of the building, on the 18th floor, Envy Rooftop is the hotel's bar, a modern space with panoramic views over the city that works for both daytime drinks and evenings; the hotel describes it as a sophisticated space for both day and night, and it is built on two levels around an aquarium-style pool, with DJs most nights and live salsa on Wednesdays.

Wellness is handled by Ultra Gym, which is available to guests and includes a weights area, cardio equipment, a physiotherapy office, a room for group classes and a wet area with a sauna and jacuzzi. It is a useful facility for travellers who want to keep up a training routine during a longer stay.

The hotel suits couples, groups of friends and anyone who wants to be in the middle of El Poblado's restaurant and bar scene. The hotel is at Calle 9A No. 37-16, close to the restaurants of Provenza such as Sambombi, and to Carmen and XO on Carrera 36. Reservations can be made through the website or by phone on +57 604 444 4968, and the hotel also lists a mobile line, +57 317 513 6863.