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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Welcome to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, an iconic hotel where heritage meets modernity

“Its walls, which acted as a defensive shield in the past, blend in with colonial balconies and historic buildings that evoke the splendor of bygone eras. After significant efforts, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena opened its doors as a luxurious hotel bursting with history, magic and impressive anecdotes…”

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Discover the magic of Cartagena, the historic walled city, world heritage site by UNESCO in 1984.

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Over 400 Years of History

Built in 1621, our property was originally a convent that housed the Poor Clares before they were evicted in 1861. For over a century, this place witnessed history and served successively as a charity hospital, prison and medical school therefore generating a series of Republican style changes. In 1995, it became the iconic Santa Clara hotel.

Legendary Guests

Santa Clara’s famous visitors throughout the years include royalty, numerous heads of state, Fashion icons, musicians, Nobel Prize winners, actors and film directors such as Jean Paul Gauthier, Mick Jagger, Don Juan Carlos Borbón & Sofía of Greece, Gabriel García Márquez, Sting, Shakira, Sofía Vergara and Fernando Botero amongst others.

Enter the Legend

In 2012, the Sofitel Santa Clara became Sofitel Legend, thus joining a collection of landmark properties located in cities with a rich cultural heritage all around the world. Travel back in time and discover the legendary story of this iconic hotel infused with French art de vivre, the perfect combination of age-old tradition and local hospitality.

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Location

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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Calle del Torno 39-29 Barrio San Diego
130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Telephone

+57 60 5 6504700

Email

reservations.santaclara@sofitel.com, Concierge.santaclara@sofitel.com

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THE place to stay in Cartagena - Legendary!

Probably the most beautiful hotel I ever stayed at. I could not stop taking pictures. Steeped in history, legend, culture, magic. The atmosphere was rich and intoxicating. We literally spent a few...

christinay944New York City, New York
Sun goes down

Hotel Santa Clara - Sofitel; Amazing sundown view with friends at the Botica bar, high quality food, special thanks for the great service....... food was amazing, flavors and texture, we will come...

Yovana A
Don’t skip breakfast

The kindness of Sofitel’s personnel is like no other. They make you feel you are at home away from home Breakfast had many fresh and delicious options, not to mention fresh sliced fruits and...

Trek39206997924Alaska
Great experience

Excellent service by Jose Manuel and Juliette pair with delicious food and presentation. The interior garden is meticulously decorated in nature with a beautiful landscape that enhances the culinary...

GLORIA B
Very cool hotel

Our first visit to Cartagena. The hotel is top notch and the service outstanding. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and really want to show off the best of the city. Ricardo in Bar Coro was an...

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