In a city that is continually transforming, a collection of storied buildings has been thoughtfully reborn for a new generation.
Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena – where history, modernity and the promise of what’s next blend seamlessly in an atmosphere of timeless elegance and elevated hospitality.
A Story of Told Through Art and Architecture
Following a years-long restoration and enhancement of the remarkable group of historic buildings, Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena is a modern interpretation of the city’s rich heritage and international influences. Cartagena’s historic legacy and Caribbean spirit come to life in the colour palettes, materials and textures at every turn.
At the heart of the extraordinary team of architects and designers who contributed to the project is the late François Catroux, a French designer widely noted for his effortless blend of elegance and comfort. This project, one of his very few in the hospitality realm, was among his last and adds another beautiful chapter to his legacy, particularly in his vision for the spaces in the former Club Cartagena, a 1920s landmark, thoughtfully reimagined, and the hotel’s signature suites.
Additional design expertise included WATG and Wimberly Interiors in harmony with Catroux’s interior designs; French studio SBM Interior Design and internationally renowned AvroKO for the hotel’s original food and beverage concepts; and Switzerland’s Enea Landscape Architecture, with the landscape design of rooftop venues and gardens throughout the hotel led by Colombian landscape architect Carolina Jaimes, Managing Director of Enea’s Americas operations, as well as lighting by Lang Lighting Design. Numerous local artists and artisans also contributed to the look and feel of Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena, including Alejandro Hernández (sculptural plaster relief elements); Eloin Rivera (large-scale landscape pieces); Miguel Cárdenas (in-room artworks); and Colombian designer Poli Mallarino (furniture and textiles).
Rooms and Suites Collection
Beyond the stunning lobby with its grand staircase and soaring glass atrium, guests can select from 131 guest accommodations, including an exceptional collection of 27 colonial-style rooms and suites within its heritage buildings. In these rooms, guests will find meticulously preserved architectural features, bespoke furnishings and handcrafted details that bring to life François Catroux’s vision of Spanish colonial character married with contemporary elegance. The namesake Catroux Suite – the hotel’s presidential suite with private elevator access – offers two bedrooms framed by colonial era architecture, including a furnished terrace with a handcrafted, Moorish inspired ceramic fountain by María Cecilia Franco Berón. The hotel’s contemporary rooms and suites are reached via intriguing passageways and quiet courtyards. Inside, guests will be welcomed with refined simplicity reflecting the modern city, with soft colour palettes, artworks by Miguel Cárdenas and sculptural elements by Alejandro Hernández as well as custom furnishings bathed in natural light.
A limited number of Private Residences by Rodriguez Valencia Arquitectos are also housed within the hotel, offering a sophisticated lifestyle fully serviced by Four Seasons and with seamless access to all amenities.