When it comes to gastronomy and nightlife Bogotá, Colombia is becoming one of the world’s hottest new places to visit. Soon to open is the new Four Seasons in the upscale North Zone of Bogotá. The luxury hotel will occupy a restored brick building originally conceived by architect Santiago Medina Mejía in 1946. The building is situation in Bogotá’s most cosmopolitan area known for luxury shopping, nightlife and haute cuisine.
The building which houses the Four Seasons Bogotá was originally constructed as apartments, it was converted into a hotel in 1988 and has undergone its most recent restoration by architect Milena Vargas, who brought a sense of the structure’s history into her concept for the Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá.
The hotel retains its interior brickwork, beamed ceilings, parquet flooring, stained-glass windows and a beautiful curved wood staircase in the hotel’s lobby. Mejia incorporated several architectural elements salvaged from the demolished convents of San Agustin and Santo Domingo, including hand-carved doors and stone columns.
Guest rooms are designed by Interiors designer Lauren Rottet who curated the selection of artwork that hangs in the rooms and throughout the hotel. The guest rooms are decorated with leather Chesterfield sofas, trunk-inspired tables, and paneled-wood minibars.
The restaurant and tapas bar, Castanyoles Raciones y Tapas, is designed by Saul Sasson. Helmed by Mexican chef Pablo Peñalosa, the Spanish restaurant features a courtyard complete with a stone fireplace, Spanish tile flooring, and a retractable glass roof.
In the mornings healthy, efficient, casual takeaway or à la carte breakfasts are available, with customized Colombian coffee from the barista, fresh-pressed juices from exotic local fruits, and signature interpretations of Colombian dishes. For lunch or snacks patrons are offered a variety of savory tapas cooked on the exposed brick oven or guest may option from the gourmet prepared food section.
In addition to contemporary culinary fair the Four Seasons Bogota pays homage to Bogotánians and it’s jeweled city. Colombia produces more than half the world’s emeralds, and Bogotá, Colombia’s industrial city, is known as the “Emerald City.” Museums dedicated to emeralds and gold are a few of the temptations for tourists, as is the contemporary art museum named for Latin America’s greatest living artist, the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero.
Four Seasons in turn offers a distinctive luxury spa which immerses visitors in the spirit of the “Emerald City”. The 5 room treatment spa boasts a palette of gemstones: emerald and aquamarine, accented by tropical greenery and the sound and touch of water. Facilities include steam rooms and 24 hour fitness center
For lunch or dinner visitors may choose the Four Seasons Robata bar. One of the first in Bogotá’s gastronomy scene. The dramatic, two-storey bar features a wall of windows overlooking the chic Zona T. The vibrant Japanese Robata grill serves authentic cuisine for lunch and dinner, paired with fine sakes, draught Japanese beers, or wines and classic cocktails.
In addition to contemporary culinary fair the Four Seasons Bogota pays homage to Bogotánians and it’s jeweled city. Colombia produces more than half the world’s emeralds, and Bogotá, Colombia’s industrial city, is known as the “Emerald City.” Museums dedicated to emeralds and gold are a few of the temptations for tourists, as is the contemporary art museum named for Latin America’s greatest living artist, the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero.
Four Seasons in turn offers a distinctive luxury spa which immerses visitors in the spirit of the “Emerald City”. The 5 room treatment spa boasts a palette of gemstones: emerald and aquamarine, accented by tropical greenery and the sound and touch of water. Facilities include steam rooms and 24 hour fitness center.
The Four Seasons Bogotá
Carrera 13 # 85–46
Bogotá, Colombia
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