El Centro Cartagena, Colombia
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Casona Hoteles BoutiqueArtisan-crafted colonial casona
The colonial mansion is built around Colombian craftsmanship, setting handmade textiles and carved wood against historic brick arches.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom Hechizoo woven tapestries and marble floor mosaics set beside preserved brick arches.
Notable
A restored colonial casona in the walled city, retaining original timbered ceilings.
Notable
Rooms reflect regional Colombian ecosystems alongside treatments using local coffee and cacao.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This colonial-style building’s 13 rooms and suites contain visual echoes of Colombian history and tradition — the suites in particular are notable for their brick arches and timbered ceilings.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open onto Calle del Colegio, steps from the cathedral and the open-air cafes of Plaza de Santo Domingo.
The rooms
Rooms take their colors from regional Colombian ecosystems. Suites keep their original timber beams and brick arches.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool looks across terracotta rooftops to the bell tower and domes of the cathedral.
The spa
Two freestanding soaking tubs sit under pitched timber rafters in La Sierra Spa, alongside a dry sauna.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restaurant Costa serves regional Caribbean seafood, and its green marble bar mixes cocktails with native fruits like corozo and lulo.
Good to know
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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.