Howard Johnson Hotel Versalles Barranquilla
7.6

Very Good

205 Guest reviews

7.6
Very Good
205 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness8.0/10
Service8.0/10
Comfort7.6/10
Condition7.4/10
location7.6/10
Neighborhood7.2/10
Quality4.0/10
Value7.6/10
Amenities7.2/10

Carrera 48 70-188, Barranquilla, Colombia. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
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Hotel Description

With a stay at Howard Johnson Hotel Versalles Barranquilla in Barranquilla (Colombia), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium and Romelio Martínez Stadium. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Casino Aladin and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Villa Country Shopping Centre. Make yourself at home in one of the 80 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-in by: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 1:00 PM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available

Important information

Property Alerts

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.

You need to know
  • 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 visitors) 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.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Instructions
  • 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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 40000 (one-way), (from 9 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: COP 50000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 120000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 25000.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: COP 7000 per person, per night

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

Spoken Language

English

Spanish

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Spa

Gym

Entertainment

Non-smoking

Childcare

Business facilities

Banquet facilities

Transportation services

Accessible facilities

Other

Elevator

Hair salon

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Conference space

Laundry facilities

Television in common areas

Garden

Free breakfast

Children's pool

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Free newspapers in lobby

24-hour front desk

Business center

Meeting rooms

Steam room

Sauna

Wedding services

Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Wheelchair accessible parking

Braille or raised signage

Area shuttle (surcharge)

Number of restaurants - 1

24-hour business center

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Number of hot tubs - 1

Free self parking

Computer station

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of poolside bars - 1

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Pool sun loungers

24-hour fitness facilities

Terrace

Ballroom

Banquet hall

Vending machine

Hotel reviews

7.6
Very Good205 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness8.0/10
Service8.0/10
Comfort7.6/10
Condition7.4/10
location7.6/10
Neighborhood7.2/10
Quality4.0/10
Value7.6/10
Amenities7.2/10
6/10
Fair
Lee, 21 Feb 2025
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The WiFi was horrible. Not the best neighborhood. The breakfast was outstanding! The staff was friendly and helpful.

8/10
Excellent
Isabel, 22 Jan 2025
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Breakfast was good. Staff nice. The property was in good place. The only thing was the first day we didn’t have water heater. I missed a hair dryer, but they provided one, I preferred to have in the room.

4/10
Poor
Michael, 11 Jan 2025
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There was no shower head in the shower.

4/10
Poor
Michael, 25 Sep 2024
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The photos and description of this property are misleading. The breakfast served old fruit and watery eggs. The room didn’t have anything listed in the room description. It was dirty and old. With so many other hotels in Barranquilla, why stay here?

10/10
Exceptional
Elvin, 13 Sep 2024
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I didn't like the area

2/10
Poor
Martin, 23 Feb 2024
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DO NOT STAY HERE - NOISY

I had Room 206, the lowest room in the hotel on the corner of the building. It overlooked the pool and breakfast room. They played loud music in the pool from 8am to 8pm all day. They also played music from the breakfast room. This was a very uncomfortable stay. They refused to switch rooms or give a refund. There was also a banquet room nearby which was not used, but also could have provided noise too. The room was also dated. The corner room also absorbed all the noise at night from the street. Probably the worst hotel experience that I ever had. Do not stay here. Try another hotel or upgrade to another one in Barranquilla.

10/10
Exceptional
Moris, 31 Dec 2023
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Excellent place

Everything excellent

10/10
Exceptional
Martha, 23 Aug 2023
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Very nice people

8/10
Excellent
Cledith, 12 Jul 2023
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25 COP ($6 USD) for taxi from BAQ to hotel. Cabbies vary, but you can haggle. Hotel Staff was great. Karen and Gabriella, in the dining room are excellent, always attentive and genial. Pool closed for maintenance on Mondays, closes daily at 7:50.PM; most inconvenient. Steam room and dry sauna were out of order. Room was without hot water for 2 days. I told the front desk, the 3rd morning and they turned it on, before 10AM. Bathroom was spacious, shower was large and very good water pressure. Toilet takes work to flush, regardless of contents; very low pressure. Only two towels, no face or hand cloths. Soap and shampoo provided. In room fridge works well, after you plug it in. No currency exchange, in hotel. Need to walk out, take a right and if the one a few doors down is closed, walk another few blocks and there are several, on the opposite corner. Free Breakfast varies by day and was very good. Hamburgers are very good. Dinner was excellent! Had some shrimp in a sauce combo. Beer and scotch at very good prices! Yes, I would return here.

2/10
Poor
Elias, 22 Feb 2023
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Book if you want to be HOMELESS FOR DAY OR MORE!

They did not honor hour guaranteed reservation and tried charging our card for the whole amount instead of pay at hotel. Then when we arrived 1 hour before checkin they already gave out room. No apologies, no help finding an alternative. I WAS HOMELESS IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY!

8/10
Excellent
Reynaldo, 04 Jan 2023
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Ok

10/10
Exceptional
WILFREDO, 07 Mar 2022
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Excelente servicio de TODO el personal

El personal es muy amable. Desde la entrada, en el Rest París (María fue excepcional) y las que arreglan las habitaciones. Sí lo recomendaría.

10/10
Exceptional
kevin, 04 Mar 2020
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Awsome stay

Great Hotel!! The suites are huge and very affordable. Great area with supermarkets nearby , 7 minute walk to the Stadium where alot of major performances go on. I would definitely stay again.

4/10
Poor
Bernardo, 01 Mar 2020
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My reservation was for 5 people with balcony, we got 4 beds with out balcony and the AC remote control was broken

2/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 25 Feb 2020
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This hotel I believe was a Wyndham hotel. I can’t believe Wyndham would allow their name to be on this hotel. My experience with Wyndham has always been that of classy elegant hotels. This hotel was run down outdated with poor equipment and unkept

4/10
Poor
AW, 23 Feb 2020
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Room was paid in advance for 3 persons; including 1 double bed and 2 twin beds (saw pictures). We were given a room with 3 twin beds (bait and switch). Hotel would not refund or accommodate in any way.

6/10
Fair
Camilo, 23 Jan 2020
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Breakfast is nice. Room structure is terrible. The coffee maker is out of order and A/C is not really funtion well .

6/10
Fair
Stew, 06 Jan 2020
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The staff was friendly but if my wife didn’t speak Spanish the check in and check out would have been a lot more difficult. I am most grateful for the special request of flowers and wine that the staff had waiting in the room. On a side note, the AC in our first room did not work properly and as a result we were moved to a different location. All in all, the stay was comfortable but didn’t make a lasting impression.

2/10
Poor
World, 29 Dec 2019
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Had to change room 2 times AC not working. Same happened to the family members that had 2 other rooms. Our room had termites and spiders. Hot water was so hot i burned myself. Next day did not make it to breakfast on time so paid a la cart and the 7 of us were given bread that was old and green. For sure we will mever stay there again. The city has nicer hotels. We only stayed there because went to a wedding in their ballroom the night we were there.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 08 Aug 2019
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I like the location, the personnel took us even when they did not find the reservation but I a not sure why they did no have it if I had my Expedia confirmation #. They worked around it and put us in a room anyway. I think the place is good but probably need a little bit more maintenance. I did not stay too long in there since it was a quick trip

10/10
Exceptional
Esteban, 25 Jul 2019
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Will return to the same hotel soon.

I got sick for some unknown reason and the manager had a dr come to my room to check on my and my friend's daughter conditions. The dr not only gave us what to buy at the pharmacy, she also told us what to eat and drick for a few days. We both got better to continue our second part of the trip. Also very proactive to fix things in the room.

4/10
Poor
Alvaro, 07 Jul 2019
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I found very strict rules that requires showing documents for all the people staying at the hotel even children at registration. I do not want a hotel making copies of my passports due to data privacy concerns. I have a stronger saying for information on my children, I find that unnecessary and too much. It took a lot of time at registration due to extra paperwork.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 03 Jul 2019
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Shower head need replacement and shower door did not close. Toilet need repairs. Mist hold level for flushing. Smiling friendly staff

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 05 Mar 2019
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It was clean and nice, great staff very friendly..

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 29 Mar 2018
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Only on a low budget

I would only recommend it if low budget. The price is great for what you get. Localizado con haceso a todo.lo malo son las camas y los cuartos sin ventanas. El desyuno is ok. the staff helpful depending who's on shift.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 27 Mar 2018
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super hotel!

love how spacious and comfortable the rooms are....nice pool, great breakfast. The only bummer is the absolute ridiculous amount of time it takes to check in. I understand about gov't paper work, but it is REALLY awful at this hotel. They've GOT to change how they handle all of that.

8/10
Excellent
BELLY , 23 Feb 2018
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Nice hotel but slow staff

I stayed at a hotel with a friend for 4 nights over the carnival period. The hotel staff said they could not provide 2 room keys, we were given 2 different reasons by 2 different staff. 1 said that they just can't and also they didn't have enough, the 2nd said that if they gave a second key then the other one would deactivate. The rooms were nice and cosy, however we did have an issue soon as we got there - there was no hot water so they managed to move us to another room. The water issue happened again but this was rectified. The lift broke everyday in my stay, they managed to fix them but in their own time I liked the location of the hotel, the staff were friendly but just very slow. The food by the pool is very nice

10/10
Exceptional
remy, 17 Feb 2018
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Pool

3rd visit at this Hotel i return for the value , the service and the Pool open late till 21:30 . I only have 2 complaints one of the towers has no hot water . I did 2 different stays 3-4 days on this trip the food in August was delicious . On this trip breakfasts were good but had 1 meal lomito cerdo bone dry and another meal at pool punta de Anca i had to really fight to cut to edible pieces . I will avoid meals on my next visit but will return

10/10
Exceptional
Astrid , 15 Feb 2018
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Nice Hotel in Barranquilla

Waw! nice Hotel and since we arrived on February 8 till the 14, 2018 the hotel staff are very friendly the front desk clerks. restaurant waitress, housekeeping and the bell boys are the best in best service to the clients my family and I very happy will be back for sure to the Howard Johnson .

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 18 Sep 2017
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Barranquilla Colombia Best Hotel

I have been to so many Hotels in Barranquila Colombia but by far the best Hotel

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 15 Mar 2017
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A nice stay in Barranquilla

I was in Barranquilla for a long weekend. The hotel was very nice and cozy. I am a non spanks speaker but the staff was very accomodating.

8/10
Excellent
Darren, 28 Feb 2017
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Was a clean little hotel that was central for carnival... and pretty cheap!!

6/10
Fair
Lucho, 31 Jan 2017
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good location, quiet

Generally good, Great breakfast buffet. Sadly the pool was closed the first days we were there.

10/10
Exceptional
Rngrdrvr, 10 Feb 2016
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In the life of the city, an oasis.

The staff is truly exceptional. They make extraordinary efforts to assure the comfort of their guests.

10/10
Exceptional
Rngrdrvr, 07 Feb 2016
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Wonderful stay Wonderful People.

The room was larger than I expected, excellent amenities, super restaurant, but above and beyond were the excellent people. The service was provided with friendliness and attention to care. I was impressed and enjoyed my stay very much.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 27 Nov 2015
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Hotel dirty and the staff was impolite.

The hotel room had dirty sheets and the beds were old and uncomfortable, and the staff was impolite. The worst part of my trip to Colombia was when I was forced to undergo a full-body X-Ray with no protection for my vital organs upon leaving the country, and that if I refused the government would place me in prison indefinitely until I complied. This was the worst experience I have ever had in any country in the world. Travelers beware. If you travel to Colombia, you WILL be forced to undergo a full body X-Ray with no protection for the vital organs, upon leaving.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 25 Jul 2015
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Great, very reasonable hotel....a terrific stay!

A fantastic staff...very accomodating... room was so nice and spacious...renovated bathroom...great restaurant... terrific deal for the price. Highly recommended!!

10/10
Exceptional
Melissa S., 13 Apr 2015
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Absolutely amazing!!!

I've been on lot of vacations and stayed in many hotels but this hotel was probably one of my favorites! The staff was so accommodating and were always very helpful when we had questions. The room was very beautiful and spacious. I will definitely be staying here again on my next trip to Barranquilla!!!!!

8/10
Excellent
Rocio, 12 Mar 2015
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My trip to Barranquilla.

The location is very good and you have all kind of businesses, the cleanliness of the room, comfort and the quality of services are very good. this my second time staying at this hotel. I recommend this hotel, don't expect any luxury for the price.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 21 Feb 2015
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Comfortable stay

Great value. Excellent breakfast. Slow checkin process.

8/10
Excellent
maravillosa, 13 Feb 2015
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Not Bad

This hotel is located in the heart of the city is surronded by all sort of stores and supermarkets. The rooms are from medium to large size and some of them come with a terrace. Breakfast is icluded, which consist of scramble eggs fresh fruit small bread coffee or tea. There is never a shortage of cabs that will take you to any part of town. Lots of air conditioning, small gym and a pool. I really enjoyed my stay at Howard Johnson Versalles Hotel.

8/10
Excellent
alberto, 03 Nov 2014
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Good enough

The furniture looks a little mistreated but the service is amazing. Could not be better.

10/10
Exceptional
edison castro, 30 Sep 2014
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cleanliness of room

very satisfied with the room service, and other services

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 04 Jun 2014
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You never know what your're going to get

We arrived from our bus late at night and the hotel didn't have a record of our reservation (I am an expat living in Colombia and travel to Barranquilla frequently and am very familiar with the standards of service in Colombia). I showed the front desk clerk my confirmation and he insisted I email it to him or he couldn't do anything about it even though they did have vacancies. I asked to add a second adult to the room and he said he could not because that is not what the reservation from hotels.com said. He kept insisting to see my passport even though I have a cedula. He was rude and unaccommodating and spoke no English. I booked a suit. When we got to the room there was a king sized bed, and no other furnishings other than the t.v. The picture with my reservation showed a two room suite with a bar and furnishings in one room and the bed in another. There was a large Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom, but the jets didn't work. The common areas of the hotel are well kept including the pool area. Breakfast is not free it's a part of your booking fee. You are not allowed to enter with food or beverages from outside the hotel so you have to buy from the minibar because there is actually only one restaurant and it is open at meal times only. I wouldn't recommend tourists go walking around at night, take a cab to a restaurant and a cab back. Know that there is not a "make it right" attitude here if you don't get what you expected.

8/10
Excellent
John pellegrini, 05 Mar 2014
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Don't ask questions

I would have given higher rating except the front desk staff were very un- informed. No one seemed to know much about their city or events. We were there for Carnaval and never straight answers. Nobody could direct us properly - even though my wife's first language was Spanish and I am more than conversant in the language. Everyone was nice just not informative.

6/10
Fair
Paula, 16 Jan 2014
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Not what expected

Bathrooms were in terrible condition. They do not seem to be a Howard johnson standard. Bad experience.

8/10
Excellent
Karl Riauba, 15 Jan 2014
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good economical hotel

good hotel that did honor www.hotels.com price. very fast check-in process. took some time to sort out tax that was different than what www.hotels.com posted.

10/10
Exceptional
Don, 14 Jan 2014
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Always pleasant

Great hotel, I have been using this hotel for years, my first stay was in 2006, each time it gets better.

6/10
Fair
tony, 09 Dec 2013
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Fit for specific budget and purpose

Staff is wonderful like in most oft he Hotel in Barranquilla. Its a budget Hotel for rafly 65-70$ a night. Room are very old fashion and corridor quite noisy..no insulation Nevertheless rooms are Clean with basic stuff expected..tv minibar, shower.. Swimming pool is ok. Gym a little poor. Nice terrace on the second floor. The hotel is nicely located with everything nearby. I recommend it to bachelors on business travel for instance..but not really for Family Breakfeast is tipical Costeno and Very good !

8/10
Excellent
Itav, 18 Nov 2013
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nice service

it was a good stayed...however no dishes in the kitchenntte

6/10
Fair
jason, 04 Nov 2013
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Quite good but the food was awful ...especially the lunch and dinner. It is much better to go to nearby restaurantes for good local food and much cheaper. The staff are very friendly and the pool area relaxing , however, it is very busy with commercial activities and be careful of sales reps trying to sell you package tours. Maybe not ideal for a romantic stay but ok for business use.

4/10
Poor
Gus, 23 Oct 2013
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Nice location, regular hotel

Very small rooms

10/10
Exceptional
Marina, 12 Oct 2013
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Excellent

Nice, Clean, close to everything and the most important the staff was the best!!

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 21 Sep 2013
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disappointed

no one spoke English. the front desk was not very knowledgeable. the cleaning service was great. the gym was the saddest thing I have ever seen. the hallways smelled like stagnant air. the restaurant is overpriced for the quality of food.

8/10
Excellent
tgtg123, 16 Aug 2013
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A good hotel at a fair price. close to everything.

My 4th stay. Staff here are friendly, and capable. I'm only aware of one, in management, that speaks fluent English. My Spanish is poor, but I was understood, and they were patient with me. Bell, and housekeeping staff are very good, too. An older hotel, that has been added on to over the years, and is a little convoluted, but is clean, and quiet. My first stay was in a regular room, which was good but not spectacular. If you can, choose the suites! They are wonderful, and will have one or two balconies, and a huge patio. There is also a very nice pool, with a nice, and attentive staff. Directly over the lobby is a common use patio. very cool, and always breezy. In the lobby are computers, and a business center, which I haven't used. Also a weight room, which is adequate Restaurant and free buffet are way above average...serving, surprise! Colombian food!. I have encountered one or two indifferent waiters, but all the regular (the people I recognize, over a couple years) staff are super. you will not be disappointed at any meal. And try the coffee! Once outside, you are on a quiet city street, in a vibrant business district. everything you need is within walking distance; from small, street food stands, which I love, to high-end restaurants. Parks. Anything else is by taxi, and they are fast and cheap. The trans-metro bus is only two blocks away. Purchase local Sim cards, change money a few steps away. Security is very good. Room safes. The area is safe to walk.

10/10
Exceptional
Jim, 17 Jul 2013
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Howard Johnson Barranquilla

Hotel and staff are very good for the price. Surrounding area is lacking but taxis can get you anywhere.

8/10
Excellent
bergendahl, 19 Feb 2013
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Meets my expectations!

Nice, clean, comfortable venue with attentive staff and affordable restaurant and services. I would go back again.

4/10
Poor
sweetgp, 27 Jan 2013
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Lacking!

Not enough English speaking staff, but courteous and helpful. They seem to have issues with the plumbing at this hotel. They seem to cater to businesses more, than the average traveler/vacationer. Wifi spotty in certain areas.,

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 27 Nov 2012
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THE HORROR

If you like COLD showers, BAD beds, NO internet, POOR service then by all means ignore this warning and check in to the hotel.

6/10
Fair
Marco, 27 Nov 2012
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Way to expensive

I have stayed at way better hotels with similar prices.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 12 Nov 2012
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needs work

limited menu in resturant. room was ok no windows no good you feel closed in.

10/10
Exceptional
El viajero, 24 Sep 2012
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good for the price

Very good service for the price and would definately stay here again.

10/10
Exceptional
Brian, 20 Sep 2012
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Hotel is clean, beds are comfortable. Price is good.

8/10
Excellent
little A, 11 Jul 2012
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Great Place

Great people and in the heart of the city This is a great hotel to really get a feel for the people and culture

8/10
Excellent
Henry, 12 Jun 2012
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Nice place, courteous staff.

The toilet was running all the time. I asked for them to fix it while I was out and they did not get to it. When I got and complained they moved me to a very nice suite for the remainder of my stay. The staff was not overly friendly but they were professional.

8/10
Excellent
Hugo, 24 May 2012
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Decent Hotel

The room was spacious and comfortable. Free breakfast was a plus. I did have problems with the front desk and their inability to speak English and connect outside calls to my room. An English speaker was put on hold and the front desk would not or could not understand them or connect them to my room number.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 26 Apr 2012
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They gave me two full size beds push together to make a king size bed.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 09 Feb 2012
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Good hotel with moderate pricing

The staff is friendly and helpful, but not all speak English. The setting is nice, the pool is really great. Hot water was plentiful, water pressure good. I enjoyed my stay overall.

8/10
Excellent
Joel, 19 Dec 2011
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Steady Eddy

In Barranquilla, this is a reliable hotel. It is in the downtown area, has reliable internet, a free breakfast that is decent and it is reasonably-priced. I have stayed here 3 times and will stay again. In Colombia, there are a lot of surprises and hotels that call themselves 5 star are actually 3 star. This is similar to what you would expect from a mid range chain hotel in the States. This hotel is honest, reliable, the people are good. The same people have been working here every time that I have stayed here.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 23 Nov 2011
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Beds where not comfortable and room doors where had to be shut hard which caused guests to regularly shut them. Employees are very nice like most people from Barranquilla.

8/10
Excellent
BKjr, 04 Nov 2011
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Excellent value for the price

We always stay at this hotel when we visit Barranquilla. It is centrally located and a great value for the price. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the restaurant has a great menu with reasonable prices. I would recommend this hotel to my friends.

4/10
Poor
lear555, 04 Sep 2011
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“2 star overpriced "BUT" friendly staff”

1st room a disaster,made me think I was in a oversize closet,terrible bed,one hard mattress on wooden slats,bathroom, size of a postage stamp..didn't even have a glass to drink out of..no chair in the room,changed to better room following day for additional price..There are better hotels in Barranquilla for the same price..I would have changed hotels the second day if I had not prepaid in full... On the plus side, staff very friendly..

8/10
Excellent
Anonymous, 25 Jul 2011
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Good hotel

Good reception, fast checkin and checkout. Good breakfast. Very convenient for business travel.

8/10
Excellent
Cliff, 10 Jul 2011
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HJ in Barranquilla ALWAYS could be better!

The cost for the room and complimentary breakfast should have also included supper. The bathroom was spacious, BUT when we showered, water almost coverd the complete floor. A three inch wall needs to be built to encirlce the shower floor space to avoid water from spreading all over the bathroom floor. Maybe when someone ends up slipping and falling and hurting themselves they'll wise up.

8/10
Excellent
Anonymous, 01 Jun 2011
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Good in all aspects except the shower

[...] The hotel was very good with staff response to service, food,maintaining a clean,safe,comfortable and very pleasant environment.The shower in my room could use some improvement.

10/10
Exceptional
Bill, 01 May 2011
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A great hotel for the money

The hotel is centrally located in a safe neighborhood. The hotel is well maintained and the staff is friendly. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Our hotel stay included breakfast in the hotel restaurant. I would recommend this hotel because it is a great hotel for the money.

10/10
Exceptional
Paul, 20 Apr 2011
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Recommended in Barranquilla

I'll make it short: Clean building, friendly, efficient staff, great breakfast, fast&free Internet, new firm (too firm...)matresses, all-in-all worth the money, will definitly stay there again. Oh, yes: well equipped minibar w/a lot more then stuff to drink.

10/10
Exceptional
Anonymous, 11 Apr 2011
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great staff and loctaion

The staff was very friendly and went above and beyond for anything that was asked. clean,couteous and outgoing. asked asking if you need anything. very relaxing sitting by the pool. easy to walk to shopping or eating out. restaurant was very good on site.

4/10
Poor
Robert, 05 Mar 2011
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A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing!

The hotel pool is not opened on Mondays, and then it is only accesible if an employee is on hand to unlock the door. It was written to be opened at *Am, but never opened until after 9AM. The electronic keys are only valid for 24 hours, and then you must have them recertify your room key every evening. Ther is no air conditioning outside of the rooms, and thus very muggy leaving your room and walking around the hotel. I and another guest were wrongly charged for various items in our minibar, and asked to pay an astounding fee for the items we never used. The maids and minibar attendant knock once and then barge in the room to do their appointed duties. Leaves little time if you are not appropriately dressed or other wise engaged in some private activity.

6/10
Fair
Joselo, 11 Feb 2011
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ok for the price

I don't think the hotel is conveniently located for tourism; however, breakfast was nice and the staff very friendly.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 08 Jan 2011
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Gringo In Barranquilla

The only complaint about this hotel was that at one point my key/card stooped working and I had to have a staff person let me in my room every time. Other than that, the place was nice, not much English spoken for this gringo, but they also do not get a lot of English speaking Guests, so I should speak more Spanish if i want to hang out in Colombia. The restaurant was very nice and as with the rest of the Hotel, the service was excellent, I could not get the wi-fi to work in my phone and there was a team of staff members taking their time to try to get me logged in (my laptop connected fine so it was the phone's fault that did not connect). I had the best sauce on a steak they made in the restaurnat, and the pace has a real formal feel to the service. This was an excellent place for for the price, and pretty good overall. I am returning to Barranquilla in the coming months and I will stay here again.

10/10
Exceptional
Claudia, 08 Jan 2011
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Sad it was just for one night!

We were stunned for the room we got. My kids were so excited and sad because it was just for one night. The people at the beauty salon were so nice and willing to accept walk in costumers, even it was Christmas evening. We really will come back at this hotel.

6/10
Fair
Max, 15 Aug 2010
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exclent service

clean exclent service staff very helpfull and friendy the resturant is not great but convienent meno is lacking in my taste's

2/10
Poor
Carlos, 02 Mar 2025
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No lo recomiendo

El hotel es viejo, mal mantenido, feo y sucio. La ducha se enposa el agua. El inodoro no baja bien. El lavamanos está en mal estado. La lencería es vieja y en mal estado. El colchón, las cortinas y la nevera son viejos y feos. Las almohadas son viejas y en mal estado. Es inaceptable que cobren lo que cobran por una estadía en un hotel de esta categoría.

8/10
Excellent
Marlon M, 28 Feb 2025
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Hotel conveniente la ubicación

6/10
Fair
Andrea, 23 Feb 2025
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El check in fue un poco demorado, pero en general la estadía fue buena, los trabajadores muy amables y prestos a colaborar siempre

10/10
Exceptional
Ronald, 20 Feb 2025
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Recomendable

8/10
Excellent
Marlon M, 05 Sep 2024
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Buen hotel

Buen hotel, ubicación conveniente, personal muy amable sobre todo en el restaurante

10/10
Exceptional
Juan, 15 Feb 2024
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Buena elección para visitar la ciudad

10/10
Exceptional
rommel, 09 Dec 2023
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Excelente muy cómodo excelente atención

10/10
Exceptional
Martha, 28 Oct 2023
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Buena unicacion

10/10
Exceptional
JORGE, 18 Sep 2023
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Con ustedes me fue excelente, Pero desafortunadamente cuando entre a internet a hacer la reserva, hay algo allí que uno da clip y efectivamente lo lleva a hacer su reserva e incluso a hacer el pago, Pero después que pagas te das cuenta que no son ustedes sino un intermediario. Además mucho mas costoso. Uno cree que todo esta bien y al final aparece la reserva solo con los días que ellos tiene disponible y el resto uno se queda sin los días adicionales como me paso a mi. Por otro lado nunca me llego la factura razón por la cual no pude reclamar este rembolso a mi empresa y me toco asumirlo. Les escribí y pareciera que fura una pagina pirata por que tampoco respondieron. En mi forma de pensar esto daña mucho la buena imagen que ustedes tienen y sugeriría que le dieran la importancia por que eso no es correcto de parte de esta empresa que terciairiza sus servicios.

8/10
Excellent
jorge, 08 Aug 2023
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Comfortable room. location close to places of interest. good restaurant service. The only thing is the very slow check-in system

8/10
Excellent
Virgilio, 08 Aug 2023
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La cama mas pequeña de lo normal para ser matrimonial e incomoda

6/10
Fair
Eduardo, 18 Jul 2023
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3 cosas q no me gustaron. La comida el sabor malo y a colmo caro. Otra cosa que cuando hay actividades es dificil usar la piscina ya q hay demaciadas personas . Y te cobran por llevar el desayuno . Como 20mil pesos.el señor que esta sirviendo la comida es umy amargado.

10/10
Exceptional
Adiela, 10 Apr 2023
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Mir hat alles gut gefallen. Die Lage war gut, zentral. Das Personal sehr nett, freundlich und hilfsbereit.

10/10
Exceptional
Diego, 03 May 2022
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Excelente servicio

10/10
Exceptional
Orlando, 06 Apr 2022
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muy recomendable

gran ubicacion , el personal amable, solamente la limpieza de la habitación dejo que desear, ya que no la realizaban bien, pero muy recomendable relación calidad y precio, volveríamos a ir

10/10
Exceptional
gustavo, 28 Feb 2022
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La atencion del personal

6/10
Fair
Jaime Emilio, 04 Jan 2022
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Buena opcion para llegar solo a dormir

Básico para dormir. Hotel viejo sin mucho trabajo en remodelaciones, sin embargo se duerme bien y tiene desayuno incluido.

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