Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena By Ihg
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Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena By Ihg Review
The wonderful Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg Hotel is about 10 minutes' drive from the bustling Plaza Santo Domingo and has a heated swimming pool and a fitness studio. Staying at the 5-star family-friendly hotel, guests can discover the entertainment area, well-known for cultural highlights like La India Catalina Statue, which stands a 10-minute ride away.
The Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg offers a buffet breakfast in the restaurant. A sushi bar is available on the 6th floor. Seafood and sushi are offered here for all tastes. The seafood restaurant Da Pietro is nearly 5 minutes' walk from this Cartagena hotel.
Nestled in the heart of Cartagena, this luxurious accommodation is located amidst many restaurants, cafes, and a bar. The Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg is a mere 12 minutes' walk from a renowned beach and just a short walk down to Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Playa Castillo Grande, which is only a 12-minute walk away. Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg Hotel is located within a stone's throw of Plazoleta De Los Almirantes and offers views of the city.
This wonderful accommodation features 285 rooms with an elegant interior featuring sound-proofed windows, along with such modern amenities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment as well as an individual safe and smoke detectors provided. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
For those travelling from afar, Rafael Nunez International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Guests also have access to a summer terrace and an outdoor pool area for a fee. The Intercontinental Cartagena, An Ihg provides a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool for relaxation. The onsite wellness facilities include a wellness area. Finally, the property houses a conference room featuring a xerox and a work desk.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Modern family-friendly hotel with absolutely breathtaking views of the beach.
- Located directly in the Bocagrande district and minutes away from Parque Flanagan.
- Well-appointed rooms have comfortable bedrooms, plus free wireless internet access and an iron.
- Some units with contemporary decor.
- A good signature restaurant serves up delicious Indian cuisine.
- Poolside bar for soft cocktails and snacks.
- Excellent prices for the area.
- A few minor complaints about cold bathrooms.
- A few guests found the breakfast spread standard.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- beachfront
- parking on site
- family rooms
- restaurant
- fitness centre
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Playa De Bocagrande 360 m (1181 ft)
- City Sightseeing Cartagena 320 m (1050 ft)
- Monumento a La Palanquera 720 m (2362 ft)
- Tunel y Parque Lineal de Crespo 870 m (2854 ft)
- Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias 2.70 km (1.68 mi.)
- Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas 3.30 km (2.05 mi.)
- Walled City of Cartagena 3.16 km (1.96 mi.)
- Plazoleta De Los Almirantes 220 m (722 ft)
- Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver 2.56 km (1.59 mi.)