great rate for a suite but definitely not 5 star. I've been to several 5 star hotels around Latin America including poor countries this definitely rated incorrectly. Carpets visibly stained, a/c really a fan, bathroom rusty, the decor definitely needs an update. The grounds are beautiful, restaurants are fair, staff aren't that friendly. Definitely first and last! I was suppose... More

When new, Hotel Portales may well have merited its 5-star rating. Grounds and gardens still very lovely, staff tries to be helpful. garden's resident parrot a delightful character. However, our suite looked tired and in need of renovation. There was a powerful smell coming from under the bathroom sink, so much that I began to feel headache/nausea. We were moved... More

I have now stayed her on busines six times over the past three years.Compared to other Hotels in Cochabamba it is by far the best for food and service. The past two Miss South America contests have benn held here and the Summit for all the Presidents of South America was also held here a year ago. I woul dthink... More

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in September, 2005. We have both traveled the world extensively and stayed in many top resorts. In addition, in years past as a former flight attendant, I have stayed at every type of hotel imaginible. While it is true that there is no elevator (there are 5 floors) at this hotel, it... More

I am a resident of Cochabamba, Bolivia. Unfortunately the review of Hotel Portales is true and we of Cochabamba are really upset about this.... but the manager/owner is a REAL GEEK and will not improve this Hotel. I hope the Tourist Dept. will down grade this hotel... It is a shame for Cochabamba and Bolivia to have a HOTEL LIKE... More

I recently stayed at the Portales Hotel in Cochabamba, Bolivia from December 26th to December 30th. After careful research, I chose this hotel because it was the only 5-star one of this city. My fiance and I have been traveling these past four weeks through Peru, Chile and Bolivia. All the 5 star hotels we have stayed at have been... More