Gran Hotel Pereira is situated in the Risaralda Department in Colombia, 10 kilometers (6 mi) from Matecaña International Airport (PEI). This property is located in downtown Pereira, which is part of Colombia´s coffee growing axis. Gran Hotel Pereira is 4 blocks from the government offices and the civic square. There is a shopping center across the street, and the cathedral is 200 meters (656 ft) away. Viaducto César Gaviria, a symbol of the road infrastructure that links the city with neighboring towns, is 1.5 kilometers (0.9 mi) away. This five-story hotel offers 80 guest rooms decorated with classic wooden furnishing. Rooms at the Gran Hotel in Pereira have a minibar, coffee table and chairs, cable TV, ceiling fan, telephone, and wireless internet access. Suites are provided with amenities such as a sitting area with sofa, balcony or terrace, dining table and chairs, LCD TV, and air conditioning. Gran Hotel Pereira offers in-room stationary bicycles upon request. Gran Hotel Pereira offers room service, laundry services, indoor parking, elevator, business center, a meeting room with catering service for up to 120 guests, a restaurant, and a bar. As a guest of this hotel you can receive faxes at the front desk and you will find the national newspaper in the lobby as a complimentary service. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***Based on local tax laws, only tourists with a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, or PIP-10; or a valid Temporary VISA TP-7, TP-11, or TP-12, are exempted from VAT on accommodation. Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.