Intimacy. Peace. First-class service. This is what can be expected during a stay at Hotal Agua, a six-room colonial mansion in Cartagena, Colombia.
This meticulously restored, 17th-century house offers a multitude of chic nooks and crannies to lounge, read a book, or sip a luscious cocktail. A favorite spot is the rooftop terrace, where guests can grab a well-balanced cocktail, and recline in a clean-lined pool - all while taking in views of this storied Columbian city. Hotel Agua's library lounge, an architectural statement, takes guests on a trip back through time.
Where you really want to be, however, is between the crisp sheets in one of the simple, airy rooms. Each featuring carefully selected antique furnishings, folk artwork, and ambience that sooths the soul. Best of all, breakfast is included.