Hilton Cartagena Hotel {COL}
Apr 25, 2016, 11:41 pm
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Is there free wine and beer in the lounge during the evening hours? Do taxis accept USD?
Apr 26, 2016, 12:47 am
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There is anecdotal evidence of them taking USD but bear in mind that USD cannot be spent in Colombia and they are worth up to 10% less that TRM if you actually buy them from an exchange house so you would ideally hit the ATM for some pesos. Taxis are going to give you a nasty exchange rate if they take them at all
Apr 26, 2016, 8:01 am
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There is anecdotal evidence of them taking USD but bear in mind that USD cannot be spent in Colombia and they are worth up to 10% less that TRM if you actually buy them from an exchange house so you would ideally hit the ATM for some pesos. Taxis are going to give you a nasty exchange rate if they take them at all
I sure wouldn't count on the taxi (or anyone else) taking dollars.
It's not like Mexico or Costa Rica. Not even close. If you go to Colombia, you need to get pesos. I generally have the taxi stop at the Davivienda right outside the airport.
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Jul 15, 2018, 1:15 pm
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Glad this thread got a bump, since I never did my promised stay report!
This hotel has lots of things going for it: awesome pools, nice ocean/lagoon views from most rooms, not too far from the colonial city.
Best thing about it was the superb tennis club. We played every day, and even did a few tennis lessons with the pro-- it was affordable AND he fixed my serve! For real. Plus he was a super nice guy. He'd been working there a long time so I assume he's still there.
Room IIRC was decent, an upgrade to maybe a junior suite. Food wasn't super memorable but breakfast buffet was extensive. The huge pools were a highlight. WE LOVED COLOMBIA-- we also spent 4 nights in Medellin and that was wonderful too.
This hotel has lots of things going for it: awesome pools, nice ocean/lagoon views from most rooms, not too far from the colonial city.
Best thing about it was the superb tennis club. We played every day, and even did a few tennis lessons with the pro-- it was affordable AND he fixed my serve! For real. Plus he was a super nice guy. He'd been working there a long time so I assume he's still there.
Room IIRC was decent, an upgrade to maybe a junior suite. Food wasn't super memorable but breakfast buffet was extensive. The huge pools were a highlight. WE LOVED COLOMBIA-- we also spent 4 nights in Medellin and that was wonderful too.
Just booked 4 nights using the Hilton Americas Flash sale 25% off.
$89 per night, seems like a great price, actually much cheaper than even mid-range hotels in the old walled city.
With Diamond benefits it should be a decent stay.
Will report back after my stay, April 4-8.
Looking forward to my first visit to CTG!
$89 per night, seems like a great price, actually much cheaper than even mid-range hotels in the old walled city.
With Diamond benefits it should be a decent stay.
Will report back after my stay, April 4-8.
Looking forward to my first visit to CTG!
Aug 7, 2018, 5:16 am
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Aug 7, 2018, 9:04 am
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Hyatt is a much newer property. The location is more convenient but not nearly so private. Hilton has its own beach where you will be hassled less than on the public beach across from the Hyatt.
Aug 7, 2018, 12:17 pm
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The suites are on the corners of the building and have large outdoor terraces - for this reason I find them far preferable to the standard rooms.
Hyatt is a much newer property. The location is more convenient but not nearly so private. Hilton has its own beach where you will be hassled less than on the public beach across from the Hyatt.
Hyatt is a much newer property. The location is more convenient but not nearly so private. Hilton has its own beach where you will be hassled less than on the public beach across from the Hyatt.
Twenty feet further along a pimp offered, "chica linda?" I figured that when I ambled another twenty feet a "chica muy linda" would be proffered, but no luck. There's a life lesson in all this, but darn if I know what it is.
Aug 7, 2018, 1:50 pm
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Twenty feet outside Hilton's front door an hombre cozied up to me and asked, "chica?"
Twenty feet further along a pimp offered, "chica linda?" I figured that when I ambled another twenty feet a "chica muy linda" would be proffered, but no luck. There's a life lesson in all this, but darn if I know what it is.
Twenty feet further along a pimp offered, "chica linda?" I figured that when I ambled another twenty feet a "chica muy linda" would be proffered, but no luck. There's a life lesson in all this, but darn if I know what it is.
Aug 11, 2018, 4:13 am
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