Cartagena Hotels and Rental Apartments

[Joey Smith]

Will be in Cartagena at the end of the month staying at the Dann. Have registered for a 2nd guest to try and avoid a hassle when I bring a companion in. Has anyone stayed their recently and had any problems bringing a visitor in for a tryst.

Thanks.

[ChicasaurusRex]

I have an apartmentin Torremarina 503. It is a 3 bedroom. 2 bath, with queen size beds in 2 bedrooms. Washer / dryer, tvs in all rooms, wi-fi, no chica problems with ID. It is $100 for 1 person. 125 for 2 bedrooms. Contact Mario at 310-3555422 or send me a message. I have it until June so until then it is available.

Hi Locogringo.

Me and two of my buddies will be in Cartagena 7/8-7/11 and were looking for a 3 bedroom to rent. You won't by chance still have this place in July and if so is it available these dates?

Thanks bro.

See-Rex.

[Tomasb]

Nice discussion on hotel vs. Apartment options in CTG. However, I have an inquiry. I am arriving in CTG in late June for a week and staying with a friend at a time share apartment at the Bovedas Santa Clara. Apparently, this time share has a connection with the Hotel Santa Clara / Sofitel located in El Centro. For example, one can use the pool at the Santa Clara though it appears that the time share building is in a separate stand alone building but somehow part of the hotel complex.

Does anyone have any experience with this location regarding GF policies? My friend exchanged a timeshare he has in the US for a week here.

This will be my third visit to CTG. One time I stayed in Plaza Madrid at an apartment that has since converted to a boutique hotel with new strict policies regarding visitors. The other time I stayed at the Cartagena India's just around the corner from Pimiento. It was GF and cheap (about $40 USD four years ago) but not very nice or special accommodations.

The first quote is from January and was on the first page until yesterday. The second quote is from yesterday. They both provide astute advice to mongers inquiring about hotel chica policies in Cartagena.

1)"Cartagena, actually Colombia in general, really isn't geared for a guy to bring back a working girl to his hotel room. "

2)"Colombia is not really a place for staying in hotels. "

A guy can have his reason for wanting to stay in a hotel even though he's advised by dozens of guys who have been there dozens of times each that it is much better to rent an apartment or house: he's using company credit card; he's using points; he wants verifiable name of hotel on credit card statement for a wifey at home to see in order to back-up his business trip story, etc, etc.

For those guys, the best advice I can share with you from countless trips to Cartagena and a countless number of conversations there on the ground with fellow mongers and locals alike: if you insist on staying in a hotel, save yourself the trouble and don't worry about chica policy when searching for a hotel and just bang your working girl at one of the very well-appointed, clean and safe Love Motels that are rented by the hour. Where are those? Just consult the information put together in a guide-type post by the poster World Travel 69. The two I can recommend are Las Dunas and La Jaiba, both near the Crespo neighborhood and both the type that are safe, secure, geared toward privacy, affordable, clean, not seedy, etc, etc.

Yes banging working girls is legal in Colombia, but that doesn't mean that the type of hotel you want to stay at in Cartagena desires its guests to bring back working girls to its establishment. They don't and you shouldn't. Do yourself a favor, don't mix a regular, respectable hotel that will meet your 1st-world standards and working girls in Cartagena. Stay in your nice hotel, but take your working girls to the Love Motel. No self-respecting Colombiano with any sense would bring a working girl to a regular, respectable hotel, now why on earth would some foreigner? Cause they don't know any better; now you do.

[Vitrea]

I stayed in an apartment that is on Parque Bolivar, which is a cool Park. This place is so central it is a shame that I used to stay in Bocagrande in the past. Walking distance to Cafe Del mar, Barbar, Isis, Tu Candela, clock tower, plaza domingo and other centro hot spots.

I paid 125 USD a day for 1 bedroom and one living room with 2 sofas. The owner is super friendly and accommodating. Her sister and daughter speak good english. In case anyone is interested in renting from her, lili.rojas.aristeguieta@gmail.com. The guards are totally cool with the parade of girls. True to description the rooftop terrace has a killer view of all the city's highlights. Smoking weed there and slow dancing there with my girl there was a memorable experience. This is what she sent me.

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

Of course, this apartment located in the best of the Old City of Cartagena, has everything for a comfortable stay.

In addition to its complete basic equipment, wi-fi, cable tv, water heater, well equipped kitchen for those who like to prepare their own meals.

The same can be said of the building: the security of a 24 hour concerge entry, excellent and relaxing pool, the best vantage point of the city and a wonderful setting with park, fountains and historic buildings that surround it.

But it is more difficult to describe the feelings, outside and inside.

Walking down the streets of colonial charm, enjoy their unique magic, feel the Caribbean being of its people.

And then come. Enter the apartment is to enter another world:

Freshness, calm, tranquility and ambience. 'moods'. That invite

Pleasure and relaxation: a bubble of welfare, which seems located in the city center.

No doubt, it will be an unforgettable experience in the Caribbean.

Description

Bolivar Square Apartment 405 is located in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, in front of the Plaza Bolivar. 7 minutes from the airport, beaches and Bocagrande north.

It sleeps 4 people, has a bedroom with double bed (has a bucked bed for one more person) .2 sofa beds in the living room (1. 80 m see / you) , cable TV, telephone, free wifi, hot water, fans and air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen.

The building roof-terrace, pool, washer and dryer for guests, the apartment building is located in the Plaza Bolivar, Republican style, very well maintained, located in front of one of the most beautiful places walled sector, is a highly exclusive historic center, just steps from the gold Museum, Palace of the Inquisition, the churches, the government, the best restaurants and bars, designer houses, money exchange houses and banks. Always find a taxi when you leave the building and buses 2 blocks away.

You can enter the apartment at any time, if the previous guest had left earlier, if not, you can leave your luggage at the reception of the building and may use building facilities (pool, roof-terrace) or walk around. The washer and dryer are common area of the building.

If you need something before you get to Cartagena (pick you at the airport, chef, yacht, cleaning person, person to take care their children, etc.) Request it in advance.

Regards,

[Hilltopper]

I can only guess, after the problems with the CIA and their chicas.

It will not be easy.

Hotel Caribe, Carrera 1 # 2-87. Bocagrande. Rates: _____. A. A 13-30 PBX: (575) 650 1160. 665 0155 Toll Free: 01 800 051 5599.

http://www.hotelcaribe.com

Was the USA Secret Service, not CIA. Bringing working girls to the Hotel Caribe is not something most mongers experienced with Cartagena would advise, or even consider.

[World Travel 69]

I can only guess, after the problems with the CIA and their chicas.

It will not be easy.

Hotel Caribe****, Carrera 1 # 2-87. Bocagrande. Rates: _____. A.A 13-30 PBX: (575) 650 1160 - 665 0155 Toll Free: 01 800 051 5599. http://www.hotelcaribe.com

Anyone know their present policy?

[Hilltopper]

I have an idea I'd like to suggest; have you considered combining a hotel with the use of a motel? What do I mean? You say above "one night", well why not get yourself a nice hotel and not worry whether it's chica friendly (most aren't) , and then bang the heck out of the chica at one of the great love motels that are available? I can personally recommend Las Dunas for a love motel, and then there's another not too far from it called La Jaiba or something similar. You can find their information in the Cartagena List thread in a post from WorldTravel69.

Cartagena, actually Colombia in general, really isn't geared for a guy to bring back a working girl to his hotel room. I could write a long paragraph or two delving into certain cultural aspects and explaining why that's so, but I'll spare you the time. I'll leave at this: save yourself the potential hassles that may arise and all the upfront legwork; just get a room at a wonderful hotel in the old city (you said price no object) , find your girl and tell the taxi driver to take you to Las Dunas. You'll thank me later.

Last time my friends stayed there a year ago. They were charged 175k chica fee. Colombia is not really a place for staying in hotels. The higher end hotels usually charge a high chica fee to discourage it. Even if you reserve for 2, most require her to check in the same time as you.

The first quote is from January and was on the first page until yesterday. The second quote is from yesterday. They both provide astute advice to mongers inquiring about hotel chica policies in Cartagena.

1)"Cartagena, actually Colombia in general, really isn't geared for a guy to bring back a working girl to his hotel room."

2)"Colombia is not really a place for staying in hotels."

A guy can have his reason for wanting to stay in a hotel even though he's advised by dozens of guys who have been there dozens of times each that it is much better to rent an apartment or house: he's using company credit card; he's using points; he wants verifiable name of hotel on credit card statement for a wifey at home to see in order to back-up his business trip story, etc, etc.

For those guys, the best advice I can share with you from countless trips to Cartagena and a countless number of conversations there on the ground with fellow mongers and locals alike: if you insist on staying in a hotel, save yourself the trouble and don't worry about chica policy when searching for a hotel and just bang your working girl at one of the very well-appointed, clean and safe Love Motels that are rented by the hour. Where are those? Just consult the information put together in a guide-type post by the poster World Travel 69. The two I can recommend are Las Dunas and La Jaiba, both near the Crespo neighborhood and both the type that are safe, secure, geared toward privacy, affordable, clean, not seedy, etc, etc.

Yes banging working girls is legal in Colombia, but that doesn't mean that the type of hotel you want to stay at in Cartagena desires its guests to bring back working girls to its establishment. They don't and you shouldn't. Do yourself a favor, don't mix a regular, respectable hotel that will meet your 1st-world standards and working girls in Cartagena. Stay in your nice hotel, but take your working girls to the Love Motel. No self-respecting Colombiano with any sense would bring a working girl to a regular, respectable hotel, now why on earth would some foreigner? Cause they don't know any better; now you do.

[Hioctane]

Caribe allows "guests" that do not exceed room capacity. I know that for a fact. They generally check cedulas. You can potentially sneak them in if they are not noticing but I would not try. The checking cedula policy only protects you.

Last time my friends stayed there a year ago. They were charged 175k chica fee. Colombia is not really a place for staying in hotels. The higher end hotels usually charge a high chica fee to discourage it. Even if you reserve for 2, most require her to check in the same time as you.

[Vitrea]

Seems everyone here is asking the same question over and over and no one can provide any answers. Can someone just

Lay out simply which hotels allow girls and which don't, etc? I had asked about the Caribe. Anyone?

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Caribe allows "guests" that do not exceed room capacity. I know that for a fact. They generally check cedulas. You can potentially sneak them in if they are not noticing but I would not try. The checking cedula policy only protects you.

[Hilltopper]

Anyone know their present policy?

May I suggest you call them to make inquiry? Chances are they'll know better than any monger here.

Teléfono: (57 5) 6501160

[Hilltopper]

Seems everyone here is asking the same question over and over and no one can provide any answers. Can someone just

Lay out simply which hotels allow girls and which don't, etc? I had asked about the Caribe. Anyone?

Conversely, it could be that the same question has been answered over and over and those who keep asking either don't have the time or don't want to accept the answers that have been thoughtfully given.

[LocoGringo]

I have an apartmentin Torremarina. 503. It is a 3 bedroom. 2 bath, with queen size beds in 2 bedrooms. Washer / dryer, tvs in all rooms, wi-fi, no chica problems with I'd. It is $100 for 1 person. 125

For 2 bedrooms. Contact Mario ar 310-3555422 or send me a message. I have it until June so until then it is available.

[World Travel 69]

I stayed there in '06. I did not have any trouble bringing in Chicas.

But, I thought I read that they have changed their policies about letting in Chicas.

Because it is mainly families living there.

Has anyone actually stayed in the El Conquistador? My friend and I are thinking of buying an apartment as an investment. I see this building busy all the time and looks like mostly local Colombians that stay here. Do gringos stay here too Is it girl friendly? I've read in the past that it as a bit of a hassle but to what extent and has it changed? As long as you sign them in, is it ok?

I also prefer the Marinaire and Playa Mar, but they are a little high for our price. Feel free to PM if you have any tips about investing in an apartment down here.

Thanks!

[BrianLajd]

Seems everyone here is asking the same question over and over and no one can provide any answers. Can someone just

Lay out simply which hotels allow girls and which don't, etc? I had asked about the Caribe. Anyone?

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[BrianLajd]

Anyone know their present policy?