Cartagena, ColombiaEl Centro
Hotel Movich Cartagena De Indias
Modernist colonial townhouse
El Centro Cartagena, Colombia
Opened
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Movich HotelsModernist colonial townhouse
The historic townhouse balances Caribbean craft and Nini Andrade Silva's minimalist interiors, pairing regional palm weaving with breezy rooftop socialising.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Step inside, behind its traditional whitewashed façade, and the hotel is as contemporary as can be, all sleek modern lines and sunny, open spaces.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Plaza de Bolívar sits moments away, and the walled city's cobblestone lanes hum with open-air dining.
The rooms
Exposed coral stone surfaces in select rooms. Others open onto Spanish-style arched terraces looking down at the street.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop infinity plunge pool overlooks historic church domes and the sea, set beside an outdoor hydromassage tub.
The spa
Body rituals and facials in the dedicated treatment room use Germaine de Capuccini skincare products.
At the table
Alyzia prepares Caribbean and Mediterranean plates on the ground floor, and rooftop tables look out across the illuminated old town.
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.