Hotel Casona del Porvenir

Very central location. Our room was facing the courtyard, was very spacious and silent. On arrival we were greeted with a welcome drink of our choice. A la carte breakfast was delicious and well portioned. The staff was always friendly and helpful.

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The hotel is in a great location and a charming colonial building. Service and food are good. The so-called "superior" rooms, though, are thoroughly unpleasant: they are interior rooms that receive no natural light, so they feel claustrophobic, and the bathroom is tiny. Don't book those - go for a "premium" room, which has better light.

I only speak English, but I didn't need my translation device because they had enough staff that spoke English. The bar drinks, especially the rum infused fruit, were very delicious. The breakfast was acceptable, but 2-5 minute walk was a great cafe. When I was shown my room, it wasn't quite ready. Towels were missing and there was a few bottles of pop missing in the fridge (I noticed that after room service cleaning staff had come in my room). The mini fridge drinks and snacks you pay extra for, so I just went across the street to the pharmacy to get water and snacks. The Pharmacy also has alcohol. The pool is small, just a plunge pool, but it was nice and clean. The location is superb; for shopping and dining. The evening noise was loud, but stopped after midnight. My room had windows that looked out to a wall, (why bother putting them in). I didn't use the TV. The air conditioning and fan, were a bit loud, but I liked it, because then the night sounds were drowned out. The bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of pillow options. The staff both in the cafe/bar area and front of house/reception were friendly and exceptional with their service. I recommend staying at this boutique hotel and definitely would stay there again, when visiting Cartagena, Colombia.

Staff was incredible, room was luxurious and clean