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Hotel El Marqués

3.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Hotel El Marqués by Faranda Boutique captures Cartagena's colonial charm with contemporary comforts. Guests enjoy a full breakfast at Mardeleva restaurant, lounge by the outdoor pool, or admire city views from the terrace. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Nuestra Señora del Carmen 33-41, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Pura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vitrola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Porton de San Sebastian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Burlador De Sevilla - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon St. Cartagena - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Marqués

Luxury boutique hotel near Clock Tower
Consider a stay at Hotel El Marqués and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Mardeleva, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Marqués have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mardeleva

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 50000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 99880

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Marqués Hotel Boutique Cartagena
El Marqués Hotel Boutique
El Marqués Boutique Cartagena
El Marqués Boutique
El Marqués Hotel Boutique
Marques By Faranda Cartagena
Hotel El Marqués by Faranda Boutique Hotel
Hotel El Marqués by Faranda Boutique Cartagena
Hotel El Marqués by Faranda Boutique Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Marqués have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel El Marqués pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Marqués?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Marqués?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Hotel El Marqués provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 50000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Marqués located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santo Domingo Square and Clock Tower. Botero's Mujer Reclinada and Santo Domingo Church and Monastery are just steps away.

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Reviews

Hotel El Marqués Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natali

The rooms were clean and kept up really well. They were also cleaned everyday per request. The hotel is really pretty and rustic. The pool is kept up very nicely and clean. The wine room is nice to have options to buy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, Thank you so much ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belkys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful colonial hotel. The staff was amazing, caring always for our safety. They went out of there way to make our stay enjoyable. Rooms clean, food breakfast etc delicious. I would stay there next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, staff were wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Marqués Boutique exceeded our expectations! The staff went above and beyond—special thanks to Wilson for his kindness, Dillan for helping with reservations and great restaurant tips, and Bryan for a warm check-in. Breakfast was fresh with plenty of variety, and the team even prepared an early meal before our tour. Cozy, safe, and full of charm—highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, colonial, great location and great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very conveniently located and with a friendly staff. Sadly, there is no restaurant on site that serves food other than a basic breakfast option, which was barely OK. Our room door did not close properly, and while we reported it, it was never fixed. Additionally, the housekeeping staff forgot to restock the room water bottles and refill shower supplies and toiletries, so we had to be requesting this with the front desk. Overall, our stay was quite nice, but these little mishaps prevented it from being truly unforgettable. Lastly, if you need an accessible guest room, consider somewhere else, because all rooms at El Marques require you to climb steps and carry your baggage through the staircase (no elevator on site).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property with lots of space to relax. Great location in middle of walled city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, staff is professional and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property great location. Breakfast Was Delicious and the staff was attentive. The small pool was lovely and nice to unwind after day exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jitendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style hotel with beautiful walled surround. Modern room, friendly staff, and relaxing, open courtyard dining area with bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night here and would highly recommend. Great location in the heart of the Walled City. The pics are accurate as the place is beautiful. The staff friendly and helpful, and the food at the attached restaurant solid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
cool place small boutique hotel , not many rooms quit , and excellent location , just a little beat noising the AC to big for the size of the room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

niliubeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel amazing service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

The room was very clean and stayed cool. The staff was wonderful! The wine bar inside was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, sleek hotel w lots of character. Nice bar w live music.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautifully stunning, clean with great staff. I visited other hotels in the area and im glad I made the right decision.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful magical place

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, with kind, if somewhat shy staff. Would definitely stay here again. Some Spanish would be helpful, as English is limited among some staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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