Going to Bogota, we really didn't know what to expect after decades of travel warnings. What a pleasant surprise to fine a great hotel, just 5 minute walk from all the nightlife and restaurants of the Chapinero area. Chapinero will remind you of the mission district in San Francisco, a little seedy - but lots of great restaurants, commercial centers and the center of gay nightlife (more than 30 bars/clubs/discos in a one block area). How nice that High Park Hotel is just a 5 minute walk up the hill in 'Chapinero Alto" away from the hustle and bustle in an upscale residential/university area.
The hotel is only six rooms and is really a 'Bed and Breakfast' with excellent security, comfortable rooms, a great breakfast every morning including fantastic Colombian coffee and the friendliest hosts you can imagine. Although advertised as a 'gay hotel' it is a perfect choice for anyone - it really should be called 'gay-friendly' or just plain 'friendly'. Anytime you need a taxi, info on getting around or a tour - the hosts and staff are more than happy to help. We used David as a local guide for our tour to Monserrate and Candeleria after he finished working the night shift - and it was a great experience (much better with a local guide than trying to figure out the confusing transit system and local streets).
The hotel has a small lounge/bar plus the breakfast room on the first level and an outdoor patio with umbrellas. Rooms are upstairs with comfortable beds, free wifi and good cable TV. From the rooms on the upper floor, you also get a great view of the lights of Bogota at night.
Part of the attraction of this hotel is their location 'up the hill' in the more residential area - only a 5-7 minute walk form the main action... but this also means that you have to climb several sets of stairs so it might not be the best choice for anyone with physical limitations. However, for most guests, the walk is a welcome break and there is a park with soccer court halfway if you need an interesting break. Even during late night hours, there seemed to be people playing soccer or basketball here, so it always felt safe - but it would have been easy to grab a taxi for the short trip up the hill if we needed a lift. There are also steps from the street up to the main level of the hotel and rooms are another flight up... not an issue for most travelers, but something to bear in mind (no elevator).
If you like great small hotels with a B&B vibe that is close to all the action of Chapinero but in an upscale neighborhood, then you'll love High Park Hotel.
We're already planning a trip back in December .

I had only an overnight stay here and the husband & wife owners went quickly from 'getting on my nerves' to 'totally exasperating'.

Thin walls, paper-thin doors, noisy hard flooring. There is no warm water at the sink, it was not even plumbed for warm hot water pipes. Not many places to set your things. No in-room security box.

It was very clean and freshly painted, and in a nice residential neighborhood. And its close to the gay bars, cafes, saunas, etc. There was a very helpful and friendly night manager, and he speaks excellent English. (The owners do not speak any English.)

But the Zona Rosa is also very close: Everything along the northeast part of Bogota is a j short cheap ride by taxi.

There are plenty of nice hotels to choose from, and its worth a few extra dollars to avoid the High Park.

Very nice hotel! Clean, friendly, great home cooked breakfasts! Location, so-so. The shock came when I checked out. My bill had $35 times 3 "additional" added in for 3 "visitors" to my room. Two of which were VERY, VERY brief! This is mentioned VERY vaguely in a waiver they have you sign - Definitely NO specific $$ amount listed! I really feel cheated. If this isn't an issue for you, stay there! You'll enjoy it! I'll try a different hotel next time.

I am 37 yrs old. this was my first and last time. the owners are a retiree couple - husband and wife. they are quite pleasant but inexperienced hoteliers. they have a hands on approach so its not as private as one would like. during my stay - i stayed in two rooms. all windows are of single glazing and all rooms face on to a very busy street and there is a lot of noise from 5.30am. there is one computer offering internet - but it feels awkward as its usually in use by one of the owners. i wanted to explore bogota, and the gay life, before heading to the amazon. they give you a gay guide but its difficult enough to work out wheres hot and wheres not. there are two night staff who are gay. one is friendly, the other is not. they are not really in touch with whats happening on the gay circuit - i went to a great club on a wednesday night in the north of the city - goodlooking gay bogotans with some money, away from the hustle that goes on in the bars (note - i like it rough as much as the next lad, but frankly it can be dangerous in and around some of the bars in chapineiro).

In the end the hoteliers let someone (a new companion whom I had parted company, returned to the hotel asking to be allowed in 'to get my camera' - i was purported to be waiting in a nearby park, of course i was out sightseeing and knew noting of this..) into my room and cash and valuables were stolen. there was no safe deposit box in this room. they offered some discount on my hotel stay but that is not good enough. they also blamed me for my poor character judgement - i felt this was inappropriate, as i had taken adequate care around my new companion, and assumed that things would be safe in my room.

There is no insurance payback for this type of event - so i have learned, to my disappointment. i have written off my loss, but this sort of thing has never happened to me in ireland or the US, or anywhere. i accept i was foolish to carry so much cash - but its a cash society in colombia and it was to be used to pay for amazon trip and hotel expenses in the coming days. I have learned a lesson. my recommendation is you stay in the north of the city in a decent hotel. its only a couple of dollars by cab to the gay area, and you will really only want to be there at night for a beer or two. also there is nothing of interest in the gay area apart from bars and street stalls/limited shopping during the day. avoid LaOficina bar where the very unpretty street urchins will love you for your money.

As you can see i have taken my time before writing this review rather than reacting out of anger - 2 months have passed since my return. just avoid this place, and take care and enjoy this great country, where you must trust no-one - at least on the gay circuit. i made some great friends otherwise on my trip to the amazon. Colombia is a great place - some of its character reminds me of what ireland used to be like when i was a boy 25 years ago, enjoy.