Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa
Carrera 3A No. 31–23, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130001, Colombia
Occupying the historic Convento de Santa Teresa, this 16th-century showplace inside the walled town combines colonial and republican architectural styles with colorful attention to detail, preserving the building's character from the plant-laden multistory interior courtyard to local design touches in guest rooms. Rooms and suites, sumptuously appointed with rich fabrics, some antique furnishings, and modern pieces, look out onto the ocean or the walled town. The best views are from the rooftop pool (overlooking San Pedro Claver church) and restaurant.
PROS
- the swimming pool is a delight
- grand old interiors and public spaces conjure an earlier era of Cartagena
- on-site restaurant, Harry Sasson lives up to the high reputation of the original in Bogotá
CONS
- street vendors gather in the plaza outside
- those who prefer modern styling should look elsewhere
- the hotel hosts regular events, which can be noisy and occupy common areas
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
5-664–9494
Website: www.hotelcharlestonsantateresa.com
HOTEL DETAILS
70 rooms, 21 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted
