There are views that can be described and views that have to be experienced. The one Binn Hotel’s rooftop offers over the Aburrá Valley is the second kind.
June in Medellín has a particular quality of light. The clear mornings and the clean air left by the afternoon showers create conditions that other months don’t always provide. From Binn Hotel’s outdoor pool, with a 180° panorama over the city, that context turns a June afternoon into something that is hard to leave behind.
Why the Binn Hotel rooftop in June is different
The Binn Hotel rooftop is not Etro Rooftop, though both share the hotel’s privileged elevation in El Poblado. The outdoor pool and B Wellness area are the daytime wellness space that complements the rooftop bar experience.
In June, the combination of factors is hard to replicate in any other month.
The cool morning temperatures, between 17°C and 22°C, make the outdoor pool work differently from how it works in December. The contrast between the water and the cool Aburrá Valley air has a revitalizing effect that higher temperatures erase.
The sky quality after the previous afternoon’s showers leaves the mornings with a clarity that amplifies the views. Medellín from above, with June’s clean sky, is the city at its best visual moment.
The month’s holidays create long afternoons with no pressure to return the next day. A Binn Hotel pool afternoon that can extend until 7:00 p.m. without watching the clock has a different quality when there is no early start the following morning.
The outdoor pool: what makes it special
The B Wellness outdoor pool at Binn Hotel is oriented to maximize views over the Aburrá Valley. The 180° panorama includes the El Poblado skyline, the mountains of the Eastern Andes and, on clear days, the full city horizon.
It is not a display pool. It is a pool where you actually want to stay.
Hours in June: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mondays: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Exclusive for Binn Hotel guests. Privacy is part of the experience.
Etro Rooftop: the rooftop that completes the experience
The pool and B Wellness area are the hotel’s daytime wellness. Etro Rooftop is what turns June afternoons and evenings into something that goes beyond.
Etro sits on the Binn Hotel rooftop with 360° views over the Aburrá Valley. Minimalist design, relaxed atmosphere and a menu that works equally well for a long lunch or a cocktail night.
Hours in June: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Holidays: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The June logic is natural: morning at the B Wellness pool, afternoon at Etro Rooftop with sharing plates, evening with signature cocktails watching the illuminated Aburrá Valley.
Etro cocktails for a June afternoon
A Binn Hotel rooftop afternoon in June has five signature options that work especially well with the month’s weather:
- Silencio: Absolut Vodka infused with coconut oil, thyme syrup and mandarin lemon with soda. $38,000. The name describes exactly what it produces.
- Sabroso: red wine reduction with berries, mandarin lemon juice, mint syrup, Absolut Vodka and tonic. $45,000. The most refreshing on the menu for a June afternoon.
- Niebla: Ojo de Tigre mezcal with 8-year espadín agave, pennyroyal syrup and mandarin lemon. $60,000. For when the afternoon stretches into evening.
- Aperol Spritz: the classic that never disappoints on a terrace with views. $48,000.
- Veuve Clicquot: for the June afternoon that deserves something more. $1,055,000 per bottle.
Rooftop gastronomy: sharing plates with a view
Etro has its own gastronomic menu that many visitors never explore. For a long June rooftop afternoon, the sharing plates are the option that works best.
Small plates to start:
- Sweet Potato and Pork Rib Croquettes (7 pieces): with uchuva pepper sauce and seasonal mushroom aioli. $49,000.
- Arancini (7 pieces): blue cheese risotto croquettes with mushrooms and spinach in panko, spicy papaya jam and fresh basil. $49,000.
- Tuna Tartar: Bahía Solano tuna with coconut and sweet mango sauce, wild cilantro emulsion and toasted sesame. $45,000.
- Corn Tentacles (6 pieces): sweet corn in brown butter with chipotle aioli, parmesan and scallions. $45,000.
- For a longer afternoon:
- Pork Belly Bao (3 pieces): with dark beer and coffee glaze, aioli and pickled onions. $55,000.
- Crab Rice: creamy coconut and annatto rice, soft crab and clarified tiger’s milk. $95,000.
- Grilled Rib Eye: Certified Angus Beef with truffle-infused fries and parmesan. $275,000. For when the afternoon becomes dinner.
To see Etro’s complete gastronomic proposal, Binn Hotel rooftop has a menu designed so the table, the bar and the conversation blend into one single energy.
The rooms with the best rooftop access
For a stay focused on the rooftop and wellness, the rooms that make the most sense are those that combine the hotel’s views with direct access to B Wellness and Etro.
- The Junior Suite Deluxe City View of 45 m² with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Medellín skyline is the suite that best captures the same elevated perspective that makes the rooftop special. Waking up with the city in front of you and knowing the pool and Etro are one elevator away has a coherence other rooms cannot offer.
- The Junior Suite Deluxe of 45 m² with mountain views is the more serene alternative. For those who want the contrast between the calm of the room and the energy of the rooftop.
- The Superior King of 30 m² is the most efficient option for the traveler who spends more time on the rooftop than in the room.
The sunset from Etro: the moment with no equivalent
In June, Medellín sunsets have a quality that photos cannot fully capture. The combination of the clean post-shower sky with the 5:00 p.m. light over the Aburrá Valley creates a spectacle that from Etro Rooftop has a dimension no other point in the city can match.
The Etro Sunset Sessions, with ambient music and the signature cocktails from the menu, are the weekly event most recommended to first-time Binn Hotel guests.
For those who want to know what to expect before going up, Etro Rooftop is the most exclusive rooftop in Medellín for reasons that go well beyond the views.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Binn Hotel rooftop pool open every day of June?
Yes, including holidays. Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mondays from 4:00 p.m.
Is Etro Rooftop open to outside visitors or only hotel guests?
Etro is open to the general public. The pool and B Wellness area are exclusive for hotel guests.
Do you need a reservation for Etro Rooftop?
For groups or special dates, booking in advance is recommended. Contact WhatsApp de Binn Hotel to coordinate.
Does Etro have DJ programming in June?
Etro regularly features DJ nights. For the specific June programming, follow @etro.rooftop on social media.
Is the pool heated?
For specific information about pool water temperature in June, contact the hotel directly at WhatsApp de Binn Hotel.
June in Medellín has the weather, the light and the right pace for a Binn Hotel rooftop afternoon to be exactly what you need. The Aburrá Valley from above, with the right cocktails, does the rest.
Book your stay and escape to the Binn Hotel rooftop at binnhotel.com
