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ere's no restaurant, but the dining room and kitchen are open to guests 24/7 with a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning. Guests are welcome to unlimited snacks and beverages during their stay, including Casa Legado's house- made bread and world-famous coffee. Aside from the fully- stocked pantry, pre-packed picnic baskets are also available upon request for a trip to the park or lunch in the garden, and guests also have the option to eat their breakfast in bed or dinner in their room. If you want to channel your inner chef, Casa Legado will provide all the ingredients you need to cook your feast. "It is a truly exclusive and personalized experience for everyone. I always say that we have breakfast with strangers and end up having dinner with friends." e nature of Casa Legado's appeal isn't mysterious—it's vibrant, youthful and unlike anything else you'll find in Bogotá. All of the details throughout the hotel, which only accommodates 17 guests at a time, have been effortlessly executed and some additional, thoughtful touches include complimentary bike rentals, umbrellas in the case of bad weather, ai massages and in-room yoga classes. From the moment guests make their reservation, Casa Legado will assign them two hosts who are responsible for knowing everything they need to before arrival, including things like dietary restrictions or special requests. e hosts will also arrange airport transfers if necessary. For Davila, the most important aspect of her hotel is the family-style service. "I have always been a natural host and the member of an incredible family who brings people together," she explained. "I love pampering people so without knowing, I have been practicing the art of service." Due to its deeply tranquil setting and intimate capacity, Casa Legado doesn't make you feel as hotels oen do. You come back from a day of city exploration and head straight to the soaking tub with homemade bath salts; you spend three hours at the dinner table sharing stories with strangers; you drink wine by the fireplace, and then catch a late-night movie in the garden. e days feel long, and a week passes by all too quickly. Call 973-979-6940 for availability. 24 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 dodysdresses.com V U E N J . C O M 125

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