Cartagena is ever-evolving and following a years-long restoration project, a collection of remarkable historic buildings in the heart of the city has welcomed a new era with Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena. Here, the city’s rich cultural heritage, blended with international influences and modern flair, has been woven into the fabric of Four Season’s signature hospitality. The hotel has been thoughtfully designed to showcase the city’s historic legacy and Caribbean spirit by incorporating the works of local artisans and designers.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena will join the Bogotá and Casa Medina Bogotá properties as the third Four Seasons in Colombia, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued global expansion. Together with ownership group San Francisco Investments and a team of creative and culinary visionaries, Four Seasons aims to create an experience for guests characterised by thoughtfulness, craftsmanship, and a profound connection to the surrounding area and its vibrant energy. Boasting an ideal location in the lively Getsemaní neighbourhood, with its array of colourful plazas, galleries, shops, and cafés, and just steps away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Walled City, celebrated Camellón de los Mártires, Parque Centenario, and next door to the contemporary convention centre, this hotel offers a perfect opportunity to explore the city at your own pace no matter the occasion while indulging in a luxurious escape. Guests can also take advantage of the dedicated team ready to create a bespoke itinerary full of personalised experiences and recommendations.
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Upon entering the impressive lobby, guests are greeted with a grand staircase and stunning glass atrium, before being welcomed into one of the 131 deluxe accommodations. This collection includes 27 colonial-style rooms and suites situated within heritage buildings featuring meticulously preserved architectural features, bespoke furnishings, and handcrafted details inspired by Spanish colonial style. The hotel’s presidential Catroux Suite, named after the late French designer François Catroux, is a spectacular addition to his legacy and can be accessed by a private elevator. It houses two bedrooms accented with colonial era architecture, including a furnished terrace with a handcrafted, Moorish inspired ceramic fountain by María Cecilia Franco Berón. Each of the hotel’s contemporary guestrooms can be reached through tranquil courtyards and fascinating passageways before welcoming guests with artworks and sculptures created by local artists and artisans. There are a limited number of Private Residences by Rodriguez Valencia Arquitectos within the hotel itself, providing a sophisticated accommodation fully serviced by Four Seasons and seamless access to all amenities.
Gastronomy plays a fundamental role at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena, with eight restaurants and bar venues on offer. Located in the former Club Cartagena, an expertly transformed 1920s landmark, you’ll find The Grand Grill. The menu consists of a modern interpretation of the classic steakhouse tradition with premium cuts and seafood available to order. Also found in the former Club Cartegena is Bar Lelarge, named after original architect Gastón Lelarge, which serves a curated cocktail program to highlight local, seasonal fruits with a subtle Cuban influence alongside premium spirits and fine wines in an intimate setting. Celebrating world-famous Colombian coffee, Café Rialto serves specialty blends and freshly baked goods in house and to go. Pizzeria Della Chiesa, originally the site of the Iglesia de la Veracruz and latterly Teatro Cartagena, boasts historical significance and the neighbourhood’s favourite authentic Neapolitan-style pizza. The city’s first speakeasy, El Aljibe, offers craft cocktails and gourmet bites in a unique hidden enclave. For alfresco dining, El Patio de Limonar is an open-air courtyard serving a breakfast buffet comprising local, regional, and international delights and made-to-order mornings. The hotel’s rooftop bar, El Palmar, boasts panoramic views of the city accompanied by live music and a wide selection of drinks. Beneath the soaring glass atrium, guests and residents converge in the ambient lobby lounge to enjoy a lively atmosphere against a magnificent backdrop.
The hotel’s abundance of wellness facilities includes the rejuvenating Umari Spa in the serene surrounds of the restored building’s former cloisters. Drawing inspiration from the nourishment and spiritual growth attributed to the umari plant, the spa treatments on offer incorporate Colombian botanicals and natural ingredients into ancestral traditions and practices. There are six treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite, a hair and nail salon, a relaxation room, steam room, and spa boutique. Guests are also invited to make use of the 24-hour fitness centre complete with first-class equipment, personal training options, and a timetable of yoga, stretching, and guided movement sessions. There are also two rooftop pools offering sweeping views of the city and its harbour and a variety of event spaces including the beautiful Ballroom de la Veracruz for hosting up to 300 guests, the smaller Ballroom Centenario for up to 100 guests, and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for business events and special occasions.
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