On Calle del Colegio in Cartagena’s Walled City, Hotel Casona del Colegio places contemporary Colombian design inside a restored historic house. Thirteen individually decorated rooms retain the proportions of the original building while introducing timber, woven details, artwork and locally crafted pieces rather than reproducing a period interior. Greenery fills the central courtyard and continues towards the rooftop, where a pool and terrace overlook the compact historic centre. Restaurant Costa brings Colombian-Caribbean flavours to the dining programme, and a small spa and sauna add quieter facilities below. The Clock Tower, plazas and churches sit within minutes of the hotel’s courtyard entrance.
