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Casa San Agustin
 Cartagena, Colombia

 

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ABOUT HOTEL CASA SAN AGUSTIN  - in their own words:
The recently renovated Casa San Agustin is a luxury boutique ideally located inside Cartagena’s colonial walled city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is comprised of three adjacent charming houses, and has successfully combined new design elements while maintaining its original features, such as the library’s frescoes and wooden beamed ceilings. At the center, there is a lovely courtyard with a unique ancient aqueduct surrounded by palm trees and planters which adds a sense of calmness. The hotel preserves an authentic Colombian style; while seamlessly incorporating contemporary details. Large pictured windows and breezy balconies allow natural light to brighten each space and bring the beauty of nature indoors. A select number of guest rooms features private plunge pools or Jacuzzis and all rooms feature traditional colonial inspired furnishings and luxurious linens.

PUBLIC AREAS
Casa San Agustín public spaces weave throughout the buildings and provide the sense that you are staying in the well curated and appointed home of a sophisticated friend. The charm of the buildings has been enhanced with respect for maintaining a distinct Cartagenian style, from the original frescoes in the library where guests can relax in solitude, to the dark, wooden beamed ceilings throughout.

Public areas also include the hotel’s pool and adjacent lounge, a perfect place to unwind and relax. An interior restaurant with bar provides a refined dining experience and additionally offers the opportunity for alfresco dining at the poolside lounge – an enchanting courtyard with an ancient aqueduct bestowing a special distinction on the hotel from the hotel’s neighbors. Alma, the hotel’s restaurant serves a refined menu of Coastal Colombian cuisine. Step inside and tuck into the intimate bar for a selection of handcrafted cocktails or enjoy at poolside lounge a carefully selected bottle of wine.

ACCOMMODATIONS - click here for complete details
You’ll experience a luxuriously chic and relaxed atmosphere at Casa San Agustín was and it was determined to maintain the colonial heritage of the 3 buildings. The hotel preserves an authentic Colombian style while seamlessly incorporating contemporary details within 24 beautifully crafted guest rooms and 6 spacious suites. Offering the utmost in privacy, and perfect for friends and family traveling together, several accommodations may be configured into two or three-bedroom suites as needed.

SUPERLATIVE SERVICES

  • 24-hour room service

  • 24-hour reception/concierge desk service
  • Twice daily housekeeping service
  • Restaurant and Bar with indoor and outdoor dining options
  • Fresh flowers on arrival
  • Complimentary amenities:
    • Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea
    • Complimentary signature cocktail upon arrival
    • Complimentary newspapers and magazines
    • Complimentary Wireless Internet
    • Complimentary shoe shine
    • Complimentary unpacking (On Request)

ALMA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Led by Chef Heberto Eljach, Alma serves as the restaurant and centerpiece of Casa San Agustín, where the energy of gathering locals and guests meets with coastal Colombian cuisine within a vibrant setting.

Lush with local flora, the open-air courtyard and poolside lounge are rich in character against a backdrop of the hotel’s ancient aqueduct and historic walls. At the elegant and intimate bar, beneath the seductive glow of candlelight, select from a menu of handcrafted cocktails and international wines, paired with tapas from a regionally inspired menu. Adjacent to the courtyard, an indoor ambiance and a more refined dining experience waits with a menu that draws attention to fresh ingredients and local favorites. From freshly caught seafood in a Colombian style bouillabaisse to roasted sea bass, and from dry-aged beef cured on the premises to slow-cooked pork infused with traditional Latin flavors, every palate will be satisfied. In a region abundant with exotic tropical fruits, the chef’s signature creation of pastries and desserts are a perfect and refreshing finish.

Chef will combine his immersion in cuisines from Australasia, Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia to bring a fresh perspective to Colombian favorites. He further defined his career in one of San Francisco’s most popular restaurants in a city that is a melting pot of East-West cultures. David Tornek and partner Sean Brasel are a dynamic force in Miami Beach with the highly regarded Meat Market in Lincoln Road – together they are the visionaries behind the concept at Alma.