Checking in: Centro Hotel Cartagena
When you’re booking a place to stay for your trip, you probably look for features such as location, comfort, and service. Maybe you want breakfast included, a nice cup of coffee, and a view out your window.
Centro Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia has all of the above (and then some) and is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a boutique hotel in proximity to anything you’d likely want to do on your vacation in Cartagena!
Oh, and there is a coffee shop on the main floor with the most fitting jungle/beach-y decor (my favorite), plenty of comfortable seating to lounge in outside your room, a lovely terrace, and quintessential “Cartagena” colorful buildings outside any window.
Here’s an inside look at Centro Hotel Cartagena:
Location
The traditionally dressed ladies with the fruit (you can pay them a tip to take a photo with them, which I did, of course) are walking around the historic part of Cartagena!
Centro Hotel’s location is perfect for staying in Centro Historico, which is the neighborhood a majority of tourists stay in. It’s in the middle of town and close to everything.
Only a short walk to the water with the viewpoint and very close to the trendy Getsemani neighborhood, there is plenty to do and see within - literally - steps from the hotel!
Along the streets you’ll find plenty of shops, restaurants, and vendors selling food (like arepas!), gifts, and colorful clothing and accessories.
The Room
My room had a double bed, desk, chair and a lounge chair. I’m actually obsessed with these chairs and want them for my future house, just by the way. ;)
Other amenities included a mini refrigerator with drinks and snacks for purchase, a nightstand, TV, closet with a safe and ironing board, and air conditioning that you can adjust.
The private bathroom comes with toiletries and towels.
I felt lucky to have a balcony that looked out to onto the street with its colorful buildings and the hustle-and-bustle of everything below. Seriously, the beauty of Cartagena is breathtaking!
The Breakfast (it’s included!)
Who doesn’t love when breakfast is included? Your meal begins with sliced fruit and a glass of juice, then your choice of an egg dish (like an omelet or eggs with sausages), or a specialty item like a croissant.
Each main dish comes with a side of your choice, such as arepas or toast.
You can get coffee and juice, too! They were so kind as to make me an iced coffee - which is always a rare find when traveling outside North America! This made the first part of my day even better. :)
Aside from breakfast, there is a coffee shop downstairs that is open to the public. It has trendy, tropical decor and a big painted map on the wall!
The Service
The service at Centro Hotel is top-notch. Upon check-in, I was greeted with a smile from Javier as he got the information settled and even helped me with my bags.
All the staff I interacted with, from those working in the coffee shop to the front desk to the dining area, were extremely nice and hospitable.
Great service makes a huge difference for your stay. I’ll always remember how kind the people were at Centro Hotel.
Book your stay at Centro Hotel:
You can book your stay directly through their website or on Booking.com.
I was invited as a guest in exchange for a review - as always, opinions are my own. I truly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this cute place to anyone looking for a boutique hotel in a great location!
