Carthusian monastery guesthouse
The former monastery runs like an intimate private home, where an in-house chef cooks to order for just seven rooms.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century refuge for Carthusian monks, preserving heavy colonial timber doors and balconies.
Listed
Mid-century modern furniture mingles with Spanish colonial antiques and whitewashed masonry.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Located in an old monastery, it’s small and stylish, with a first-rate chef, a pretty rooftop terrace, and mix of antiques and mid-century modern decor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Calle del Curato sits in the walled San Diego quarter, and Plaza de San Diego is a short stroll away.
The rooms
Whitewashed bedrooms retain heavy colonial timber doors, and select rooms open onto petite balconies over the street.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A mosaic plunge pool sits in the open-air courtyard, and a heated hot tub crowns the rooftop solarium.
At the table
The dining room opens onto the courtyard pool through French doors, and breakfast comes with unlimited Colombian coffee.
How it began
The 1777 house began as a Carthusian monastery and later belonged to beloved Cartagena poet and diplomat Juan Zapata Olivella.
Cartagena
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.