Medellin, ColombiaLalinde
The Somos Central Hotel Poblado
Cantilevered steel townhouse
Lalinde Medellin, Colombia
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
The SomosCantilevered steel townhouse
The townhouse trades interior corridors for open-air steel walkways that catch Medellín's year-round spring breeze.
What it’s good at
Notable
A black steel staircase zigzags up the facade, connecting exterior balconies with planters.
Listed
Sunken outdoor steps and amphitheater bench seating lead to Ciempiés coffee and canteen.
Listed
External staircases reinterpret the space-saving architecture seen across hillside Aburrá Valley neighborhoods.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The quiet streets of Lalinde sit just blocks from the energetic dining and nightlife in neighboring Provenza.
The rooms
Exposed brick walls and timber floors line the bedrooms, which open straight onto the planted exterior landings.
Restaurant
Ciempiés
Translucent amber chairs line the terrazzo cafe, looking out to garden foliage over morning buffets and cold brews.
At the table
Yellow barstools line the curved reception desk, which serves daytime drinks right beside check-in and lush potted plants.
How it began
Local practice A5 Arquitectura squeezed the hotel into an eight-meter gap between two existing party walls in 2019.
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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.