Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias

Behind a whitewashed Colonial façade in Cartagena's old walled city, the Movich runs thoroughly contemporary inside, with clean modern lines, bright bathrooms, and the occasional exposed stone wall reminding you that the bones predate the flat screens. The rooftop pool and bar, with the old city's rooftops spread below, is where guests tend to lose track of the afternoon. A seafood restaurant and 24-hour room service mean you have no excuse not to explore.

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