El Cielo Hotel, Colombia

Overview

Located in Medellín’s dynamic El Poblado neighbourhood, El Cielo Hotel is the creation of award-winning chef Juan Manuel Barrientos and represents Colombia’s most sensory-driven hospitality concept. Combining sleek contemporary architecture with curated artworks, botanical textures, and multisensory design elements, the hotel offers just 28 rooms where cuisine, scent, sight, and sound converge into an emotional experience.

Rooms feature deep tubs, geometric textiles, and acoustic design that feels residential but refined – some suites offer private terraces, plunge tubs, or Magma-style soaking baths. Public spaces include a leafy library lounge, atmospheric bar, and rooftop pool framed by orchids with views over the city and mountains. Service is discreet yet warm, with wellness amenities designed to awaken all senses.

El Cielo’s standout feature is its culinary theatre: its signature 13‑course tasting menus begin with melted chocolate “hand cleansing” and progress through presentations that evoke Colombia’s biodiversity and street‑food roots. The rooftop solarium and future spa elevate the stay into a retreat for body and mind. With its focus on multisensory gastronomy, artful design, and emotional engagement, El Cielo offers a rare, layered experience in Medellín.