Cartagena La Merced Square Hotels

"Excelente estadía en el Hotel InterContinental. Todo impecable: instalaciones, atención y servicio de primer nivel. Un agradecimiento especial a Ricardo, del concierge, quien nos asistió de manera excepcional y organizó una excursión perfecta. ¡Sin duda volveríamos!"

"Everything was nice about this hotel"

"The hotel is esthetically pleasing. Everything is obviously new. Location was great. Close enough to the airport, and the action of bars restaurants & beach that was more of “the locals” beach…but still was set up with some plastic chairs to enjoy the ocean. Back to the hotel- the 2 elevators take forever, moving very slow between ground & the 18 floors. Especially during “rush hour” times. Specifically breakfast Buffett hours. No clear stairway-should you want to go from the restaurant on the 2nd floor down to ground. The room we stayed in was “a presidential suite” the size was good. Very high ceilings & again very aesthetically pleasing. I think they’re still trying to figure things out though with items that are the norm in hotels. There were no wash clothes, and very minimal towels to use. No towel rack storage, nor no hook to hang up any towels. Minimal trash can. Closet was by the door that u enter- next to the living space. Just small things, that we noticed that we would typically take for granted. (Maybe these things wouldn’t bother you )"

"Todo el hotel está increíble! Personal super amable y muy bien ubicado. "

"The rooms are very clean and the staff was very nice and cooperative. The Hotel is in the perfect location."

"The staff was excellent. Everybody made sure you feel good and enjoy your stay. The location was perfect. Easy access to everything. I would definitely recommend it. "

"My experience at this hotel is not pleasant. The room is quite different from the picture. We got a room with such layout and the first night the sheets were not clean. The restroom is completely dark at night. The service was good and they send things we need. However, my friend asked for coffee and they told us to get some coffee at the restaurant and charged one cup 3 dollars. They have coffee machine and can make coffee, but I do not understand we got charged for the bad coffee in the restaurant area. Also, we booked at Expedia and every night the price is more than normal price on Expedia. They explained it was because of the algorithm. We checked the prices for the future days, but it shows that we were overcharged and they refused any refund. Overall, we felt that we were cheated. The location is good but it is not worth the money at all. We never got the free wine it says on Expedia website."

"I do not recommend Cartagena at all. It’s a tourist trap. Not tourist friendly at all. They will scam you once in the city, street vendors are extremely aggressive even after you say no to them, all prices are much more expensive for tourists, service everywhere is slow, unfriendly locals, horrible infrastructure, the list goes on. It’s unfortunate because the city itself is beautiful but overall experience was a scam. The airport situation was a disaster as well, 2 hr long immigration lines and leaving the gates there were no organization it was a free for all situation to get on board. We had to cut our trip short and went home early. Don’t go! "

"The quality of the room in its materials and furnishings is outstanding. Staff if kind and cordial. Location is great Will come back "