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InterContinental Medellin
Medellín, Colombia · InterContinental · Accessible Luxury
Colombia's first five-star hotel opened on 3 April 1970 in the Las Lomas area of Medellin's El Poblado district, set amid gardens in the city of eternal spring. More than half a century later, the InterContinental remains a landmark of Medellin hospitality, including roughly 55 years of continuous operation marked in 2025 under management associated with the Movich group.
- Opened 1970
- Neighborhood: El Poblado
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
About InterContinental Medellin
- Colombia's first five-star hotel opened on 3 April 1970 in Las Lomas, El Poblado.
- Parque Lleras is about two kilometers; Plaza Botero about six; Olaya Herrera airport about five.
- The house marked around 55 years in 2025 under management associated with the Movich group.
- Entry-level rooms start at 280 sq ft (26 m²).
History
The InterContinental Medellin opened on 3 April 1970 in the Las Lomas area of the El Poblado district, becoming Colombia's first five-star hotel and a symbol of the city's elegance and progress. Set amid gardens in the 'city of eternal spring,' it has remained a landmark of Medellin hospitality for more than half a century.
Operated for decades under the InterContinental brand (later associated with the Movich group as InterContinental Medellin), the hotel marked around 55 years of history in 2025 and has undergone renovations to keep pace with the modern city.
The setting
5 km from Aeropuerto Olaya Herrera. 6 km from sculptures at Plaza Botero.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurante Fogón de Piedra by Movich Hotels — Restaurant
- Tipsy Bird Bar Medellín by Movich Hotels — Bar · Bar
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
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