Cartagena, Columbia

Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs.

Across the street from the beach, this upscale hotel overlooking the bay of Castillogrande and the Caribbean Sea is 4 km from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, an imposing hilltop fortress
, and 3 km from the history exhibits at Museo Histórico Cartagena de Indias.

Modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, plus sea or bay views. Upgraded rooms and suites add kitchenettes and living/dining rooms.

There’s a chic, contemporary restaurant/bar with sea views. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a gym, and an airy lobby lounge featuring high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Secure parking is available for a surcharge.