Bastión Luxury Hotel, Cartagena

Bastion Luxury Hotel is a luxurious hotel located on a busy one-way street in the old town of Cartagena, Colombia. Built on a 16th-century colonial home site, the hotel retains its historic charm with wide arches and billowing drapes, stone flooring, rustic hanging light fixtures, and huge tropical plants. There's also a rooftop terrace with a bar, a lounge area, and a large pool to keep cool in the Columbian heat. During your stay, you'll be within a 10-minute walk from attractions like Puerta del Reloj San Pedro Claver Church and Convent, and the Palace of Inquisition. You can also reach the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas on foot in just over 20 minutes. 

The hotel's refined rooms and suites feature beautiful wood floors, neutral walls, large wardrobes, and ornate chairs and loveseats. Your suite might have nice touches like a four-poster bed, a stone accent wall, or a giant mirror. The bathrooms have walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. Some rooms have small balconies where you can get some fresh air without leaving the comfort of your room. 

When you stay at Bastion Luxury Hotel, begin your day with a visit to the hotel gym before indulging in the breakfast buffet. After exploring Cartagena, check out the wellness spa's offerings, which include massages, body treatments, and facials. You can access Makani Luxury Beach Club if you prefer to relax on the beach. Then, head to the hotel's swimming pool on the rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy an evening swim or chill in the lounge area as you watch the sunset over the historic city center. When hungry, head to the hotel's restaurant, managed by the well-known Rausch brothers, who serve gourmet food that blends traditional Colombian cuisine with an international twist.