Casa Pizarro was such a perfect stay in Cartagena. I hate big, brand-name hotels, and this boutique property fit the bill perfectly. The room was extremely clean, with a comfortable bed, VERY COLD air conditioning, a self-service mini-bar/espresso machine, and a cute patio with a hot tub. Housekeeping came every day to tidy up, and they were extremely friendly in the morning when I said hello. Breakfast each day was not only delicious, but plentiful: a basket of bread with jam and butter, a fresh fruit buffet featuring local options from Colombia in addition to more widely-known varieties, eggs cooked to order by the most lovely and attentive Ana and Estelle, alongside coffee and juice. (Note: some of these reviews mention a “lack” of quantity with regard to the breakfast; I have absolutely no idea how that could be possible; I left each day completely stuffed from the offering.) The pool was a daily delight after a long day walking around the hot city; I observed it being cleaned each morning. There are beach/pool towels upon request. The plaza just outside of the hotel is quite lovely, and there are two very good restaurants I can recommend from my stay: Basilica Pizzería Café and Fama Bar Fusion – Restaurante Casa De Las Palmas. The latter has a daily “menu del día”, which is cheap, plentiful, and delicious. I can wholly recommend Casa Pizarro for your Cartagena adventure. I would return in a heartbeat.
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