QUOTE(Craig_Karina @ Jun 20 2007, 06:00 PM)

I forgot to mention....July is "high tourist season" in Colombia. Prepare for higher rates on airfare & accommodations.
Regards,
Hehehe...ya. I had already purchased tickets for my flights, which weren't too bad (f/Boston, a tad under $1000 including a stopover in Cartagena, where my fiancee lives). But yes, the hotel rates in Bogota were fairly high for the hotels you mentioned...$210+/night. But looking around, I did find one significantly cheaper that is also near the embassy...oddly enough, the Embassy Suites for about $140/night. It seems like a decent hotel as well, and got good traveler reviews. Will pass on a review upon my return.
Paul ---