frazzle Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I'm doing my first solo trip to Bogota before meeting a friend in Medellin. My plan is to meet a few sex workers who I've found through one of the agency recommendations here. Yes, I know this isn't recommended but I'll take several precautions and accept the risk. One issue is I can't find any place to stay where I can discreetly bring them back to. AirBnB makes it really hard to see which buildings have doormen and which have no guest policies. As far as I can tell from reading here and elsewhere, most hotels don't allow guests at all and if they do they have to register with the front desk and you have to pay an extra fee. This isn't ideal, I'd like somewhere that isn't so strict or at least a place I can walk up with them to without being bothered. There are so few houses available for rent in the city. I have a flexible budget and every reasonably nice house is on a gated street with its own security guard... so the exact same issue. I'm just trying to hookup with some guys discreetly. Are there any options other than motels? I've read a ton of threads here and feel like I may be missing something obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Latbear4blk Posted February 26 Members Share Posted February 26 I have never had problems bringing guests to my Airbnb. If you have any doubts, contact the host. Needless to say, it is of no one business what you and your guests do, when we rent we have the right to bring friends for diner. AsianExplorer and xpaulo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaroninatl Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I have been lucky w the Airbnb I've used too. But keep in mind in Chapinero there are at least a dozen love motels. They're cheap and add a little fun to the experience. Riobard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted February 26 Members Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, aaroninatl said: I have been lucky w the Airbnb I've used too. But keep in mind in Chapinero there are at least a dozen love motels. They're cheap and add a little fun to the experience. Agree. There is no reason to panic about having assignations thwarted. The motel I have used also didn’t unlock the reception exit unless I ushered my ‘guest’ out in person after the session. The room was modern and very nice. I disagree that one cannot determine Airbnb guest policy ahead of booking. They are written or absent. I do agree that it is wise to communicate intent to host a friend for quiet drinks/dinner but not “party” events and that you wish to view any guest policy prior to booking, not be presented with new regulations at the point (usually 24-48 hrs) detailed check-in instructions are released. This inquiry may raise eyebrows but may help you to disqualify the more rigid host. The majority of hosts recognize we don’t live in a social vacuum. Nationals using the platform would, in fact, be expected to host friends because that would be the primary reason for renting the place. Hosts just don’t want noise complaints or damaging wear and tear. AsianExplorer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12is12 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Frazzle, I checkes last year, and there were several hotels reported as open to visitors without payment: Viaggio 617, bogo 64, mercure. What's an "agency rcmndtion here"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menaughty Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 What is this agency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy69 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/27/2024 at 12:32 AM, 12is12 said: Frazzle, I checkes last year, and there were several hotels reported as open to visitors without payment: Viaggio 617, bogo 64, mercure. What's an "agency rcmndtion here"? Mercure have 3 different hotels in Bogota : Calle 100, BH Retiro and BH Zona Financiera Which of them is visitors friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12is12 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Financiera Boy69 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tm_nyc Posted February 28 Members Share Posted February 28 On 2/25/2024 at 9:33 PM, frazzle said: AirBnB makes it really hard to see which buildings have doormen and which have no guest policies. AirBNB has a 'Contact Host' option where it is possible to message the owner of a particular rental & ask questions. Better to know up front if the owner has a guest policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedoo1 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Hotels: Mercure BH Zona Financiera and Holiday Inn Exp. & Suites Bogota. Airbnb: just message the host before you and ask if visitors are allowed. Most will reply that it is no issue even with doormen/security at the front desk/entrance. Local guys have no issue showing ID to security staff to visit you; it is entirely normal. Boy69 and floridarob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maump Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I did 4 airbnb in medellin. one had a front desk guy who insisted on ID and maybe (nicely) frowned on the number of men I had in and out but no problem (and oddly on the last day gave me the contact info of a male friend who did massages). . the last host gave me a bad review for "violating the no guest rule" which was in fact NOT in the list of rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donJ Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 2/25/2024 at 9:33 PM, frazzle said: I'm doing my first solo trip to Bogota before meeting a friend in Medellin. My plan is to meet a few sex workers who I've found through one of the agency recommendations here. Yes, I know this isn't recommended but I'll take several precautions and accept the risk. One issue is I can't find any place to stay where I can discreetly bring them back to. AirBnB makes it really hard to see which buildings have doormen and which have no guest policies. As far as I can tell from reading here and elsewhere, most hotels don't allow guests at all and if they do they have to register with the front desk and you have to pay an extra fee. This isn't ideal, I'd like somewhere that isn't so strict or at least a place I can walk up with them to without being bothered. There are so few houses available for rent in the city. I have a flexible budget and every reasonably nice house is on a gated street with its own security guard... so the exact same issue. I'm just trying to hookup with some guys discreetly. Are there any options other than motels? I've read a ton of threads here and feel like I may be missing something obvious. How did you like Bogota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzle Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 On 4/1/2024 at 10:41 AM, donJ said: How did you like Bogota? Loved it, going back this week lol xpaulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 9 hours ago, frazzle said: Loved it, going back this week lol Care to describe the type of place you chose to stay and why you chose it? That was the main question in your original post. So now you can help others with a report! ☺️ Mavica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzle Posted Wednesday at 03:26 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 03:26 AM On 4/28/2024 at 11:16 AM, Marc in Calif said: Care to describe the type of place you chose to stay and why you chose it? That was the main question in your original post. So now you can help others with a report! ☺️ No real tips or tricks. I found a standalone house in AirBnB in Modelio, which was fine. This time I'm staying closer to Chapinero and again renting a standalone house. It's just considerably more expensive. In Medellin I stayed in an apartment with a doorman and it was a pain having every escort or Grindr hookup sign in. Mavica, Marc in Calif and Latbear4blk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12is12 Posted Wednesday at 09:39 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:39 PM Dont u prefer this "pain" for security sake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members young11 Posted Wednesday at 10:08 PM Members Share Posted Wednesday at 10:08 PM Which area is desirable to stay for first time visitor? So hopefully safe to walk at night alone, and close to the actions: I wanna visit saunas and massage parlors where I can hire on spot ... I vaguely read there are a few of those in the city? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donJ Posted Friday at 06:27 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:27 PM On 5/1/2024 at 6:08 PM, young11 said: Which area is desirable to stay for first time visitor? So hopefully safe to walk at night alone, and close to the actions: I wanna visit saunas and massage parlors where I can hire on spot ... I vaguely read there are a few of those in the city? There are definitely a lot of clubs, saunas & massage parlors, Id say stay in Chapinero close to Parque de los Hippies, you can stay on the nicer side of Avenida 7(?), but overall Bogota isn't that safe to walk around at night unless there's a lot of people out or you're in a group, unless you wanna stay far away from all the action. macdaddi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macdaddi Posted Friday at 11:41 PM Members Share Posted Friday at 11:41 PM On 5/1/2024 at 6:08 PM, young11 said: Which area is desirable to stay for first time visitor? So hopefully safe to walk at night alone, and close to the actions: I wanna visit saunas and massage parlors where I can hire on spot ... I vaguely read there are a few of those in the city? For a first visit, stay in Chapigay. Everything is walking distance and all of the gay-ness is walking distance. There are also a few clubs and bars in Zona T immediately north of Chapinero. Yes, the buildings in the hills above Avenida 7 are considered a very desirable place to live with excellent restaurants and amenities. As for guests, this topic has been covered to death here. The vast majority of hotels will charge for overnight guests. Find out the fee in advance. Some exceptions to the rule have been shared here. If you want total access, it's Airbnb/VRBO for you and expect mandatory registration of all guests with the doorman/security. You may luck out on a building without that, but it is to your benefit as has been discussed previously. If you absolutely cannot abide either option, there are tons of love motels in the zona and multiple sauna options. FWIW When in Bogotá I stay either in upper Chapinero or in the Parque Virrey neighbourhoods. I also walk frequently alone at night because I know the city and the different barrios. For a first-time visitor, use Uber or Indriver and stay safe. Enjoy! floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
