Gastronomic design house
A multi-story vertical garden anchors the sunlit central atrium, rising toward an open rooftop where city panoramas meet evening cocktail lounge energy.
“Also in El Poblado is the Elcielo Hotel, opened in 2021 by Juan Manuel Barrientos (‘Juanma’), who employed demobilized guerilla fighters and paramilitaries…”
Where it shines
Notable
Articulated metal screens shade full windows above a multi-story vertical garden atrium.
Notable
Concierges arrange private tasting menus, and suites feature freestanding soaking tubs.
Notable
Chef Juanma explores Colombian biodiversity through an avant-garde seventeen-course tasting menu.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The building is immediately arresting, a modern structure whose full-length windows are shielded by articulated metal screens.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked into the leafy Astorga enclave in El Poblado, the hotel sits a short walk from vibrant cafes and nightlife around Parque Lleras.
The rooms
Suites pair local Colombian hardwoods with travertine bathrooms, while select layouts add freestanding Italian soaking tubs for unwinding after dinner.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass-bottom pool sits on the top floor, with curved fountains and open views across the Medellín skyline.
The spa and gym
Private treatment rooms host botanical rituals alongside a rooftop jacuzzi and a top-floor fitness room.
At the table
Multisensory tasting menus anchor the ground-floor restaurant, and the rooftop terrace serves cocktails with sunset DJ sets.
How it began
Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos opened the property in 2021, translating his acclaimed culinary vision into a design-led boutique hotel in his hometown.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.