The Alfiz Hotel is located in a XVII century colonial house in the Cartagena´s Historical Center. It´s situated between the city´s two oldest squares: The Plaza Bolivar and The Plaza de la Aduana.
The Alfiz, one of the city´s cultural heritage buildings, underwent a process of restoration from the end of 2005 until mid- 2007 in order to be converted in to a boutique hotel, as a testimony to Cartagena´s history.
Consequently the guest may find high-class colonial features in its interior, including the typical balconies of this era.
The restoration and decorative design take in to account the most important periods of Cartagena´s history, from the Conquest to Independence, in order to provide a stylish getaway and encounter with Colombia`s most historic city.
Rooms that evoke history
Each room is dedicated to the most important periods of Colombia’s history:
• Standard double bed rooms
• Junior Suite with loft
• Suite
• Split level family room
The history within its walls
"Don Eduardo
Watts, who at that time was the British Consul in the city, leant
out of the balcony which had a view to the street called "Nuestra
Señora de los Desamparados". He was waiting impatiently the
visit of the Liberator Bolívar, at his house in the Santa Catalina
neighbourhood..."
As described above, we could begin another chapter in the history of
this house, which has a lot to say. Today, three hundred years
later, after an exhaustive restoration process, this house receives
its guests in a site where the features of a traditional colonial
house of Cartagena stand out, having characteristic balconies and
patios.
The house is located very close to the main squares and original harbour it's a testimony of the history of
this important district of Cartagena. We were fortunate to have recovered fantastic artefacts during the restoration project including cannonballs, an amphora top, pottery and old iron nails. A dedicated area of our reception now houses those exhibits.
Extensive researches lead to the discovery of the first registered owner of the house, who was a French merchant with the name D’Anglade. During the next century the ownership was transferred to the British Consul Mr. Edward Watts, who is acknowledged as having played an important role in Colombia’s Independence from
Spain.
About us
We all boast of being very proud of our heritage and culture and we want to assure that your stay here in the Alfiz Hotel will be your most enjoyable and memorable vacation ever.
Alicia, Jennifer, Nelsy,
Giovanni, Anita, Rosmary, Pedro and Patricia welcomes you! |
