Four Seasons has opened its third property in Colombia in the Getsemaní neighbourhood of Cartagena.
Set in several historic buildings — ranging from a 16th-century San Francisco cloister and temple to a number of theatres and the 1920s landmark Club Cartagena — the 131-room property features restored facades, courtyards, intricate stone and woodwork alongside modern facilities and technology.
The meticulously restored grand staircase of the Club Cartagena is in the lobby beneath a modern glass atrium while there are 27 Spanish colonial-style rooms, including 18 surrounding an interior courtyard in the former cloister, along with the two-bedroom Presidential Suite.
With eight restaurant and bar venues, two rooftop pools, an Umari spa, the team of architects and designers — alongside numerous local artists and artisans — have transformed the unique space on the doorstep of the UNESCO World Heritage Site walled city.
Annie Monnier, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena, says: “Here in Getsemani, guests will discover a neighbourhood with a heartbeat – where daily life, passed down through generations, remains the true soul of the community.”
“This is a place that has protected its identity with pride, ensuring that the stories, traditions, and people who define it continue to thrive. We are honoured to be part of this moment in Getsemani’s evolution, celebrating its culture while contributing to a model of tourism that uplifts and preserves the community that makes it so special.”
