Marriott Opens Pet-Friendly Hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia

(11 August 2022, 12:02 +07)  Marriott has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Colombia with the opening of a hotel in Barranquilla, one of the five most important cities in the country and a major tourist destination.

The city, which hosts the annual 5-day Carnival of Barranquilla, is located on the Caribbean coast, next to the delta of the Magdalena River and close to the Caribbean Sea.

Club King at Barranquilla Marriott

“Colombia is a destination known for its lively and rich culture with Barranquilla being a bustling seaport and the capital of Cumbia music,” said Brian King, President, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), Marriott International. “Marriott Hotels has always been a place where guests can seamlessly blend work and relaxation, and Barranquilla, with its vibrant business community, charming heritage, and ever changing food scene, all perfectly located on the banks of the Magdalena River, is the ideal home to this new state-of-the art hotel.”

The Barranquilla Marriott Hotel features 191 guest rooms and nine suites featuring technology-enabled work surfaces, open closets and LED TVs. Additionally, through a longstanding partnership with TED, guests will have access to specially curated in-room TED content to enjoy during their stay.

Facilities include two restaurants and a bar, a M Club lounge, over 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool and even special accommodation for four-legged guests.

“We are pleased to welcome global travelers and locals alike to our new hotel with an enriching experience inspired by the local and cheerful culture of the city of Barranquilla,” said Marcela Steffens, General Manager, Barranquilla Marriott Hotel. “Offering a prime location whether traveling for business or leisure or a blend of the two, we look forward to delivering excellence at every turn with heartfelt service.”

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