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Sofitel Santa Clara

4.5 of 5
Calle del Torno 38-29 | Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Lakewood, Colorado
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41 reviews 41 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We actually drank here a couple of times. Their cappuccinos in the morning were delicious. And their wine at night with appetizers was a great start to a long night in Cartagena. The atmosphere is, of course, classy and pretty. And the waitstaff friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our coffee there so much we got to the point where we... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

definitely to price for the room. It was an good room but nothing special for the price we paid. Therefore can not recommend. Pool is nice and not crowded. So you can really hang out there. We never had breakfest, cannot comment on that.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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60 reviews 60 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
100 helpful votes 100 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

When in Cartagena for sure you will want to walk along the city wall from the Plaza de la Aduana (clockwise) and find your way to the Las Bovedas area where the best arts and craft vendors are located. That is delightful walk (couple of hours strolling along) and then you might want to sit down for a relaxing drink.... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The room are not that big, there is the new building with the pool which is not enchanting. But most of all, I came with USD as the distributors for local money were not working. To pay the taxi, I asked the front staff to change the money, it took ages and hessitation which was appalling. Having flown 10 hours... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

An amazing hotel with an amazing history and amazing staff. Seriously, it's all about the details at this place. From the fruit kebabs passed out around the pool and the garnished drinks to the friendly smiles on everyone's faces, everything was staged for a wonderful experience. If you can afford this place, you should stay here. One wish I'd want:... More

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London, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We stayed here on a short break after our wedding and all I can say is it was absolutely perfect; it was so good we extended our stay but had to change rooms as they were full. We started our stay in one of the suites on the fifth floor with a sea view. When we booked we thought about... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I confess: We didn't stay at the Santa Clara because it was too pricey for us. But we did the next best thing, which is to have dinner there one night in the outdoor courtyard restaurant. The courtyard is breathtakingly beautiful and they light it with candles in the evening. The service is outstanding and the food is very good... More

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sweden
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Stayed in this very nice hotel recently. The best location in the " old town ".with walking distance to everything. The hotel looks realy beautiful and with good beds but fare to expensive for what you get You expect much more for what you pay. Our room was not clean and that suprised us very much. Our butler was very... More

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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

This hotel is absolutely incredible! My husband and I were travelling around Colombia for our honeymoon, and Cartagena was our second destination. Having read the fantastic reviews on Tripadvisor, and spent a long time looking at all the photos on the website, this was one of the destinations that we were really looking forwards too. Having high expectations can sometimes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This was a very comfortable hotel in a great part of town, if you like history rather than beaches. Excellent service, but expensive. More facilities than other hotels (gym, pool, business centre, two restaurants, spa) and it is hot walking around, so we liked the services.

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Additional Information about Sofitel Santa Clara

Address: Calle del Torno 38-29 | Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
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Region: Colombia > Cartagena
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Cartagena
#2 Family Hotels in Cartagena
#4 Luxury Hotels in Cartagena
#18 Romantic Hotels in Cartagena
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Originally built as a convent in 1621, the Sofitel Santa Clara is a legendary landmark in the heart of Cartagena's walled city. Transformed into a luxury hotel in 1995, the Sofitel Santa Clara, unique in style, combines the allure of history with local hospitality and the art of French savoir-faire. Mixing Colonial and Republican-style architecture with modern comfort, the hotel features gourmet cuisine, exceptional service, a world-class spa, meeting facilities and state of the art technology for events, conventions and weddings. ... more   less 
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Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel Cartagena
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