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Hotel Casa San AgustinvsSofitel Legend Santa Clara
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Casa San Agustin scores slightly better than Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. Hotel Casa San Agustin ranks #1 in Cartagena with endorsements from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Hideaway Report and Star Service.
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Frommer's
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
Centro Calle de la Universidad No.36 - 44, Cartagena 1300, Colombia
From $361/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Game-changing city pad in a 17th-century mansion with a hip pool scene, designer interiors and a Miami Beach vibe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This old seaside barrio, marked by plazas and winding streets lined with cafés and old stone walls, is a place to simply soak up the atmosphere." Full review
Star Service "This comfortable hotel blends history and elegance well, which is a solid trait in this beautiful city." Full review
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Staffers are also slow to respond to advance special requests.
Afar Magazine "Staying at the Casa San Agustin was a dream. This small luxurious hotel is tucked away from the bustling street activity, and has amenities that could quite possibly keep you from leaving the place." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"At the heart of Cartagena’s handsome old town, the historic Casa San Agustin, designed around a 300-year old aqueduct, offers a characterful refuge from the sun-soaked city." Full review
OysterUpscale
"In a town with boutique hotels around every corner, the four-pearl Hotel Casa San Agustin outshines most of its competitors." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A standing testament to Colombia’s colourful history, Hotel Casa San Agustin’s three colonial-era buildings have been re-imagined as an urban boutique retreat." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Romantic hotel in three whitewashed buildings trimmed with wood balconies facing a diminutive plaza across from the University of Cartagena." Full review
Frommer's "Despite growing competition, the 30-room Casa San Augustin, which opened in 2012, is Cartagena’s most desirable small hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"In the heart of
Cartagena’s historic center, beautifully preserved Casa San Agustin offers a
historically rich and luxurious stay" Full review
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara
Fodor's Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine The Telegraph Forbes Travel Guide Frommer's
Calle del Torno 38-29, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
From $225/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Beautiful arched walkways, flower-filled courtyards, flickering candles, and original details from confessionals to water wells abound." Full review
Jetsetter "Cartagena’s rising stock as a Caribbean playground for the millionaire set is supported by the colonial charms of this luxurious former convent." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 121-room luxury hotel, the Old City's first, is carved from the shell of a 17th-century convent in the quiet San Diego neighborhood." Full review
Star Service "This historic hotel epitomizes the Legend moniker that Sofitel is applying to some of its architecturally impressive hotels." Full review
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Avoid the standard rooms that have no view, and while Classic rooms peek out at the gardens from the lower levels of the hotel, they do not have the terraces of Superiors.
Lonely Planet "The entire hotel was built within the walls of a convent and the former cloister now forms massive hallways that surround the gorgeous interior walls and open-air courtyard." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This former seventeenth-century convent within walking distance of the Palace of the Inquisition is "absolutely stunning" and "in the best location in Cartagena."" Full review
Afar Magazine "Walk around the prettied-up city of Cartagena long enough and you're bound to see the Botero sculpture of the curvy lady on Plaza de Santo Domingo." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Built within the compound of a 17th-century converted monastery, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara has a fascinating history which is intertwined with the impeccable service expected from this hotel group." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Not many hotels in the world can claim to be literary muse to one of the world’s most celebrated writers, Gabriel Garcia Márquez, but then again, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara...isn’t just any hotel." Full review
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Just make sure you check out the incredible uninterrupted sea views from the second floor terrace in between sunbathing sessions.
Frommer's "A lush courtyard complete with a Botero sculpture, an inviting heated pool (in the former orchard), a heavenly spa, and an elegant restaurant, the Sofitel excels when it comes to sybaritic pleasures." Full review
