We had a great vacation. The staff were very attentive. The buffet breakfast had enough variety. The fresh friut selection and freshly baked bread stood out. There is a pharmacy in the mall across the street. And finally the view of the San Felipe Castle was awesome!

It’s an excellent place to stay close to the old city and the castle, excellent food and attention. Spacious rooms and the water pressure is pretty neat.

It’s an excellent place to stay close to the old city and the castle, excellent food and attention. Spacious rooms and the water pressure is pretty neat.

This was an excellent hotel in Cartagena. The location was in great proximity to almost everything the city has to offer and the hotel itself was beautiful with amazing service. There was a fresh and delicious breakfast every morning with a plethora of choices and the rooms were beautiful with great views of the Castillo de San Felipe. The only downside is that the neighborhood is a little run down and as with much of the city, the locals like to follow you around selling their products. Overall, an excellent choice in Cartagena!

This was an excellent hotel in Cartagena. The location was in great proximity to almost everything the city has to offer and the hotel itself was beautiful with amazing service. There was a fresh and delicious breakfast every morning with a plethora of choices and the rooms were beautiful with great views of the Castillo de San Felipe. The only downside is that the neighborhood is a little run down and as with much of the city, the locals like to follow you around selling their products. Overall, an excellent choice in Cartagena!

My girlfriend and I visited Cartagena from Wednesday, June 26th to Sunday, June 30th and stayed at the GHL San Lazaro Art Hotel. The transportation shuttle from the airport to the hotel all went smoothly. Our driver Natalie communicated with us via WhatsApp the day before and day of arrival and was there for us upon arrival. Check in went smoothly and when we arrived in our room the view of the Castillo de San Felipe from our window blew us away. That view and the outdoor pool were two main factors for choosing this location. The pool was a big bonus on a few days when we had downtime and was refreshing from the heat outside. We had breakfast at the hotel every morning and lunch once at the hotel. All the food is fresh and delicious. Hotel staff are friendly and always greet you with a smile. A few things to note, being able to speak at least a little Spanish will go a long way. Also, taxis are cheap - I would recommend taking a taxi from the hotel to the old town or getsemani, or wherever your travels take you. The bridge over the waterway that connects the hotel to the main cities is a little sketchy with homeless people. We had one incident in broad daylight with an attempted pick pocket. The nice thing was 10 cyclists/cars saw the incident, pulled over, and confronted the person. People will look out for you, but I would suggest avoiding walking that area, especially with how cheap taxis are. That is no fault of the hotel, just something to be aware of. Would stay again!

My girlfriend and I visited Cartagena from Wednesday, June 26th to Sunday, June 30th and stayed at the GHL San Lazaro Art Hotel. The transportation shuttle from the airport to the hotel all went smoothly. Our driver Natalie communicated with us via WhatsApp the day before and day of arrival and was there for us upon arrival. Check in went smoothly and when we arrived in our room the view of the Castillo de San Felipe from our window blew us away. That view and the outdoor pool were two main factors for choosing this location. The pool was a big bonus on a few days when we had downtime and was refreshing from the heat outside. We had breakfast at the hotel every morning and lunch once at the hotel. All the food is fresh and delicious. Hotel staff are friendly and always greet you with a smile. A few things to note, being able to speak at least a little Spanish will go a long way. Also, taxis are cheap - I would recommend taking a taxi from the hotel to the old town or getsemani, or wherever your travels take you. The bridge over the waterway that connects the hotel to the main cities is a little sketchy with homeless people. We had one incident in broad daylight with an attempted pick pocket. The nice thing was 10 cyclists/cars saw the incident, pulled over, and confronted the person. People will look out for you, but I would suggest avoiding walking that area, especially with how cheap taxis are. That is no fault of the hotel, just something to be aware of. Would stay again!

Great hotel overall

Great hotel overall

Staff was awesome My 4th time at the hotel. Roberto is a star!!! Took my bags to my room. Informed me anything you need let him know His level of service is out of this world

Staff was awesome My 4th time at the hotel. Roberto is a star!!! Took my bags to my room. Informed me anything you need let him know His level of service is out of this world

The location is highly desirable due to its proximity to various amenities, and the staff demonstrates exceptional customer service.

The hotel is the best in the area. The location and the staff make the hotel and amazing place to stay.

The hotel is the best in the area. The location and the staff make the hotel and amazing place to stay.

The view of our room of the fortress from our window

The view of our room of the fortress from our window

Very attentive, helpful and polite staff!

Very attentive, helpful and polite staff!

Check in was a breeze. They welcomed us with a delicious and refreshing drink. Very clean and comfortable beds and pillows.

Check in was a breeze. They welcomed us with a delicious and refreshing drink. Very clean and comfortable beds and pillows.

Very frendly staff, great service, always willing to help, the only problem is that the hotel is in the rumbera’s route and lots of noice until late at night, rooms are very nice

Very frendly staff, great service, always willing to help, the only problem is that the hotel is in the rumbera’s route and lots of noice until late at night, rooms are very nice

Overall the hotel was okay, decent size and quality. Location was pretty nice, right behind a shopping all, it’s around a 15 min walk away from the old town; however hotel staff doesn’t not recommend you to walk around after the sunset.

Overall the hotel was okay, decent size and quality. Location was pretty nice, right behind a shopping all, it’s around a 15 min walk away from the old town; however hotel staff doesn’t not recommend you to walk around after the sunset.

Great staff!

Great staff!

The interior of the hotel is unique, the proximity to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas’ gave us a gorgeous view every morning when having breakfast, the pool kept us refresh throughout the day! Definitely coming back, thank you to the staff that made this first visit incredible

The interior of the hotel is unique, the proximity to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas’ gave us a gorgeous view every morning when having breakfast, the pool kept us refresh throughout the day! Definitely coming back, thank you to the staff that made this first visit incredible

STAFF are so sweet and AMAZING. They can also speak English. Breakfast buffet and Chef to make your eggs was also good! The pool was cute overlooking the castle. I took a $1 Uber ride (motor) to the Center. Or $3 Car ride. Yes you can walk if you prefer, you’re looking at 20mins? The rooms are extremely clean and big.

STAFF are so sweet and AMAZING. They can also speak English. Breakfast buffet and Chef to make your eggs was also good! The pool was cute overlooking the castle. I took a $1 Uber ride (motor) to the Center. Or $3 Car ride. Yes you can walk if you prefer, you’re looking at 20mins? The rooms are extremely clean and big.

View from swimming pool to close proximity to castle was incredible

View from swimming pool to close proximity to castle was incredible