El Marques Hotel Boutique By GEH Suites

Hotels
Faranda Hotels
8.9 (76 reviews)
Centro Historico, Calle Nuestra Señora Del Carmen # 33 - 41 , Cartagena de Indias , co

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Beautiful hotel aesthetics
Attentive staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Comments about the pool being dirty and the interior patio being messy.
Service
9.76
Staff was nice, attentive, and housekeeping did an excellent job.
Location
9.8
The location is excellent, in the heart of the historic city.
Room Quality
9.25
The room was incredible with excellent air conditioning.
Amenities
8.28
Limited offerings outside breakfast and the pool was not well-maintained.
Value for Money
8.74
Mixed feelings due to the over-promising and under-delivering aspect.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast was decent but limited in options and variety.
Overall Experience
9.26
A historic building with potential, but some aspects were disappointing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:43

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comfort
Retaining much of its original features, this 17th century Colonial-style building in Old Cartagena seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The garden patio with a swimming pool and a spa adds a touch of luxury to your stay.

Elegant Suites and Fine Dining
The air-conditioned suites at El Marques boast tiled floors, wooden ceiling beams, and modern en-suite bathrooms with French amenities. Enjoy entertainment with iPod stations, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Indulge in a culinary experience at the restaurant or explore the wine cellar's high-quality selection.

Prime Location and Spectacular Views
Situated just a block away from Baluarte de Santo Domingo bastion, El Marques offers stunning views of the sea. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Cartagena with museums nearby. And don't forget, free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

To book your stay at El Marques and experience the perfect blend of history and luxury, reserve your room now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 9.26
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Thomas solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

- One of the most comfy, clean & spacious hotel rooms we've ever been at -> especially key with the good AC throughout the hot Cartagena climate
- Super central location -> In one of the main old town streets

Cons:

Breakfast selection quite restricted and could be improved -> Nevertheless 100% recommendation staying there!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Cedric couple fr
2
Surbooking!
Cons:

On a été victimes de surbooking!
A notre arrivée à 15h, la réceptionniste nous a fait croire que la chambre qu'on nous avait attribuée n'était pas calme, alors qu'on l'avait demandé.
Du coup, ils nous ont proposé une chambre, soit disant très calme, mais dans un autre hôtel de la rue.
Sauf que cet hôtel était beaucoup moins agréable, et la chambre sentait l'humidité!
Sentant l'arnaque, nous avons dû râler, et perdu beaucoup de temps. Finalement, ils nous ont attribué une chambre dans un autre hôtel du quartier de catégorie équivalente.
Beaucoup de tracasseries. Nous aurions apprécié, à notre arrivée, qu'ils nous disent que l'hôtel, malgré notre réservation sur Booking était complet, plutôt que nous prendre pour des idiots !!

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ciro Felipe solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ana couple es
6
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Falta de mantenimiento

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Dragos couple ro
8
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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ElenaVera solo_traveller ec
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Andres solo_traveller co
10
Pros:

This is an amazing hotel in the best part of Cartagena. The pool is sufficiently deep to swim in an scenic place. Staff is amazing and there is great food and cocktails.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Nynke couple nl
8
Leuke locatie, prima hotel.
Pros:

Prachtig gebouw op leuke locatie middenin het centrum van de oude stad. Mensen zijn vriendelijk en lekker eten.

Cons:

In de kamer hangt een riool lucht, afvoer van de douche is niet goed.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Konstantinos couple gr
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra Edith solo_traveller cl
10
La arquitectura cartagenera es única
Pros:

Su arquitectura fue increíble, bien mantenida, la atención del personal siempre amable.
La ubicación es excelente, cerca de todos las atracciones turísticas. El restaurante titto bravo muy bueno, con una gran variedad de platos y cócteles .En resumen tuve una experiencia maravillosa y una buena estadía.

Cons:

Su WiFi, tuvo varios problemas, no era óptimas, estoy segura que mejorará...

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Estefania couple ec
10
Excelente ubicación todo espectacular
Pros:

El hotel tiene una arquitectura espectacular, donde puedes disfrutar del centro de de Cartagena.

Cons:

El desayuno se demoraba.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Gabriela solo_traveller ar
6
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No tuvimos WiFi durante los 4 días de nuestra estadía.
Si tenes que trabajar es imposible tener Internet
En el desayuno solo te dan q infusión caliente y 1 jugo,si quieres repetir la infusión la cobran aparte

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Pedro Octavio solo_traveller ar
9
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Ortiz de Zevallos couple es
10
Un lujo
Pros:

Todo

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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andrea couple us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Dragos couple ro
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Nisha couple gb
10
The staff were amazing and really made our stay feel extra special. The hotel is gorgeous and in a great location. The b
Pros:

It’s gorgeous, well maintained and well located.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Corinne couple fr
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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beatriz couple es
9
Pros:

El hotel precioso, muy buena ubicación, personal excelente

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple ch
7
Hat nicht unbedingt unsere Erwartungen erfüllt
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Das Zimmer geht zum Innenhof, d.h. die Vorhänge am Fenster bleiben geschlossen, damit man nicht reinsehen kann, sodass man sich in einem Zimmer praktisch ohne Fenster aufhält.
Bis 23.00 gibt es im Innenhof life music, die im Zimmer sehr gut hörbar ist (davor kann man kaum einschlafen).
Die Duschwände sind unten undicht, sodass beim Duschen Wasser auf den Boden im Bad fliesst und ihn sehr rutschig macht.
Das Zimmer hat keine Schränke, sondern nur einen Kleiderständer, an dem man die Kleider am Bügel aufhängen kann. Dieser war jedoch sehr instabil und ist ein paar Mal auseinandergefallen.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee