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Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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Villa Belvedere Taormina
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Bawah Reserve
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With an ideal location, in the historic center of the city of Cartagena, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa enjoys a fantastic location at the north-western entrance that has made it the most recognized postcard. With contemporary interiors that combine comfort, luxury, history and the atmosphere of the Colombian Caribbean.
Each of our 87 rooms and suites are decorated in a Colonial and Republican style, swayed by a calming caribbean colour scheme and natural light. Ruling spectacular views of the Modern City or Caribbean Sea.
With an exclusive gastronomic menu of international and local dishes in its restaurants by chef Harry Sasson, internationally recognized on the list of the best restaurants in Latin America.
THE HISTORY
When Cartagena de Indias, the port of entry to the West Indies, left behind the bahareque structures to gradually become one of the most important port cities of the colonies, Doña María de Barros y Montalvo offered her wealth to erect a convent where spend your last years.
On March 24, 1609, the founding act was signed. She wanted the wealthy widow of the society to leave as an inheritance the first cloister of Reformed Carmelite sisters, according to the conservative regulations of Blessed Teresa of Jesus. And so it was, until the convent succumbed in 1861 when it was expropriated, to be definitively abolished in 1863.
The Crown granted authorization by Decree of December 15, 1606. The nuncio of His Holiness in Madrid communicated the papal approval in 1610, so that, shortly after, the widow who wanted to guarantee the spiritual life of her relatives, took the habits and he requested admission to all the women in his family who wished to enter.
The doors of the convent were opened for young Spanish women: “the Spanish of the nation …,” “clean of every race suspected of our Catholic faith …,” “virtuous of good reputation and opinion,” with the exception of some members of his family of mulatto origin.
The entire inheritance of Doña María was used to meet the needs of the convent: its construction and its maintenance for several years after she passed away. The beautiful colonial building that today houses the exquisite Charleston Santa Teresa Hotel was the scene of the most representative history of Cartagena.
During the two decades of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the construction that is known today was finished outlining, since it was in the hands of the Nation, after many uses: from school to military regiment, that the republican building was built.
The one that today faces the building because the frontal cloister was demolished, leaving space for the current Plaza de Santa Teresa. In 1983 the Banco de la República acquired it, which in turn sold it, less than a decade later.
After a timely restoration, the Cloister of Santa Teresa was converted into a hotel. On November 1, 1996, the Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena was officially inaugurated.
GRAND SUITE | CITY VIEW
Located in the Republican Building, these spacious and sophisticated one-bedroom suites offer a comfortable bedroom, living room, and separate dining room with an impressive view over Plaza Santa Teresa, the iconic walls, the Caribbean Sea, and the modern city.
MASTER SUITE | OCEAN VIEW
Exclusive, elegant, and spacious suites located on the top floor of the Republican Building, exalt its modern decoration and create a luxurious atmosphere in its living room and dining room, with historical architectural details on its balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the modern city.
COLONIAL SUITE | STREET VIEW
Unique and exclusive integrated space suites located in the Colonial Convent of the 17th century that preserve the details of the historic building, combining the luxury and facilities of a space specially decorated for rest with a view of the colonial facades and streets.
JUNIOR SUITE | STREET VIEW
Elegant and exclusively designed suites, located in the Republican Building, provide ample spaces for rest with a living room, its interior decorated with luxury details, and its large windows with views of the colonial facades of the historic center.
CLASSIC | COURTYARD VIEW
These cozy and traditional rooms, located in the Colonial Convent of the 17th Century and the Republican Building, with views over the courtyards, and halls, are beautifully decorated with modern facilities.
HARRY’S RESTAURANT
In the republican patio, where in other times the voices of girls and boys from the school vibrated and noodles were prepared for the city, today you can experience a factory of exquisite flavors in charge of one of the best chefs in Colombia.
Harry Sasson, renowned chef who came to Cartagena from the restaurant of his own name. His experience and knowledge allow him to design high-level menus and mix the culinary tradition of Cartagena with international gastronomy to satisfy the most demanding tastes and the most exquisite palates.
PLAZA SANTA TERESA
As evening falls, the sky begins to fill with stars and Cartagena discovers its fantastic night, that is when the music takes over the Plaza de Santa Teresa.
At the time of the aperitif, the conversation and the meeting, no place is better than this, an exclusive and varied offer to dine with the fresh breeze of the Caribbean, the view of the walls and the Baluarte de San Francisco Javier, which enclose the charm of the old city and its social and cultural life.
LA TERRAZA
Enjoying the gastronomy of the world at La Terraza restaurant is like being at the gates of heaven to let yourself be captivated from there with the view of everything that Cartagena is; its historic domes; the towers that rise in the modern city, and the infinite line of the sea that combines in blue with the panoramic pool from the top of the cloister.
WEDDING & EVENTS
Our hotel is a convenient solution for your needs in organizing events and meetings. Whether you’re planning a business meeting or conference, hosting a formal banquet, or hosting a wedding. With a capacity of 10 to 250 guests, our 4 rooms and 4 open spaces include colonial areas from the 17th century, modern meeting rooms, and restaurants.
SANTA TERESA SPA
A space designed for relaxation, combining modern and oriental techniques to offer a unique and exclusive experience. This experience will be an opportunity to enjoy an intimate space with body treatments, wet areas, massages and essential rituals.
HYDRO-MASSAGE TUB
Thanks to the pressure of the water, it provides moments of relaxation with hydrotherapy sessions throughout the body
AROMATHERAPY
Is a complementary therapy that uses a plant’s aroma-producing oils (essential oils). Essential oils are taken from a plant’s flowers, leaves, stalks, bark, rind, or roots. Fully equipped gymnasium at Hotel Charleston
THE GYM
Is a facility that promotes physical activity, provides a safe, functional, and comfortable workout environment, and creates a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere for recreation and socialization.
CULTURAL CLASSES
Traveling to Cartagena is discovering a multicultural destination that can be seen in its artistic expressions, dance, music, literature and language are part of its wealth as a world heritage city.
RUM TASTING
Led by one of Colombia’s top bartenders, this masterclass showcases the best of the best in Colombian rum, through a tasting that also includes an explanation of the production and distillation process. There is the option to complement with some traditional cigars.
COFFEE TASTING
No trip to Colombia is complete without a cup of coffee. Our experts explain the different coffee regions of Colombia and how each one offers its own flavor. Discover the different elaboration techniques and how to make the perfect cup.
HISTORICAL CITY TOUR
These tours are specifically designed to meet the interests and requirements of guests, with special guides, historians or gastronomes. The tours are designed to get you under the skin of the city and truly showcase its unique history and cultural heritage.
A DAY ON THE ROSARIO ISLANDS
With white sand beaches and crystal clear Caribbean waters, which are home to impressive coral reefs and a large amount of tropical marine life, the Rosario Islands are the ideal place to practice diving, snorkeling and other water sports in addition to enjoying a day at the beach.
