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ngày 31 tháng 3 năm 2024
We booked three nights at Casa de Alba, checking in on March 20th. This lovely boutique hotel, located on Calle 34, opposite to Santa Catalina Cathedral in Cartagena’s old town and just a few meters before Plaza de Bolivar, opens behind Casa Drake’s door (yes that’s Sir Francis Drake, the Pirate). Upon arrival we were immediately enchanted by the inner architecture, the peaceful atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. We were assigned room “Caballito de Mar” on the first floor. The property is built around an inner courtyard featuring a luscious small garden with a pool and waterfall fountain. The whole is tastefully furnished with a lot of both useful and decorative elements. The open tower structure of the building produces a natural airflow which keeps the temperature in check. On the first floor there is a bar, the kitchen and the room where breakfast is served. Breakfast can also be had on the colonial balcony which opens on Calle 34. On the rooftop there is a second small pool and a second bar. Our room was rather large with a huge wardrobe, a comfortable double bed and a large bathroom. Our room featured also an internal mezzanine with ladder, with additional two separate beds. All very tastefully designed and furnished. Staff were amazing. We spent some quality time chatting with them, as we were old friends coming for a surprise visit. Our stay was nothing short then wonderful. While in Cartagena we had dinner in following restaurants, all very good and warmly recommended: Cuzco Cocina Peruana (located on 33-48 Calle Santo Domingo just 3 minutes walk from the hotel), La Unica Mexican (located on Carrera 8 8-47 San Diego, approx. 10 minutes walk) and Donjuan (located on 34-01 Avenida Carlos Escallon, approx. 5 minutes walk).
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