BOGOTA, COLOMBIA—The Gilinski Group, a banking, real estate, and industrial conglomerate in the region, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, plans to manage two hotels here.
Following renovations, the historic Hotel Casa Medina Bogota will reopen as Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota and the contemporary Hotel Charleston Bogota will welcome guests as Four Seasons Hotel Bogota. Closed as of Dec. 15 for renovations, both properties will be ready to welcome guests later this year.
“We are excited to partner with Four Seasons in these unique hotels and look forward to a long-term relationship,” said Gabriel Gilinski, principal at The Gilinski Group. “This project would have been unthinkable only 10 years ago, and bringing Four Seasons to Bogota is a testament to Colombia’s progress. We feel fortunate to be a part of it.”
“As travel to and within South America for both business and leisure continues to increase among luxury travelers from around the world, we’ve been looking for the right opportunity to enter the Bogota market,” said Allen Smith, president and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “This represents a significant step in continuing to grow our footprint in South America and we’re thrilled to be working with The Gilinski Group on the conversion of these two properties and to introduce a truly extraordinary luxury experience in Bogota.”
Located in the financial and commercial center of Bogota, the Hotel Casa Medina offers French and Spanish architectural elements, which were preserved through the renovation while being augmented by contemporary features.
Hotel Charleston Bogota will reopen as Four Seasons Hotel Bogota will include redesigned rooms and suites. It will also include a new dining experience. A Japanese robata concept will offer an authentic menu featuring traditional grilled delicacies, sushi and a large bar stocked with sakes, Japanese beers and cocktails.