Hotel el Prado

Hotel · Barranquilla ·

Hotel el Prado

Hotel · Barranquilla ·

Historic grand hotel with expansive pool and shady vegetation

Information

Cra. 54 #70-10, Nte. Centro Historico, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia Get directions

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,685 Cities

The Biggest and Best Carnival Celebrations Around the World

"A smaller brand hotel offering a comfortable stay during the Barranquilla Carnival."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-carnival-celebrations-around-the-world

Hotel el Prado

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

"El Prado, a grand hotel that stands as a testimony to Barranquilla’s golden days as Colombia’s gateway to the world, is now on the nation’s registry of historic places. When it opened in 1930, it boasted of being the first luxury lodging in Colombia , with private bathrooms and telephones in every room. Narcotraficante interests acquired the property in the 1980s and made it an operations center, which drove away legitimate guests. But after government seizure and decades of decline, things are once again on the upswing. Don’t miss the expansive pool and its shady vegetation, especially when the mercury soars (day passes are available). And afternoon aperitifs or lunches beneath these palms are always a welcome respite. By Travesías"

The Perfect Week in Colombia

Photo by Nicolás Sastoque

Hotel el Prado

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Essential Guide to Barranquilla and Santa Marta

Photo by Nicolás Sastoque

Hotel el Prado

Marcella

Google

Beautiful hotel, absolutely gorgeous. Such a lovely Caribbean and historical vibe with an amazing pool area. Unfortunately the staff is not great. Lady at reception desk was in such a bad mood, she couldn’t offer us a simple smile and she wasn’t warm and welcoming at all, such a shame because you would think that the first face you show to your customers is a happy welcoming face. Staff at the bar were better but slow.

Jean Paul B.

Google

I am not someone who typically writes a review. I did however feel compelled to write one after my terrible experience at El Prado the last few days. I got to the hotel initially excited, I have been to Colombia about 7 times. I was excited to check out Barranquilla for Christmas with my family and chose the El Prado hotel for it’s location and the colonial feel to stray away from the regular hotel chains. The positives: The hotel itself is nice in the lobby and the pool area is it’s best feature. They had a decent breakfast buffet included too I like that. The locations is also in a great spot. The food is good if you ever receive it. The negatives: You have to see the bubbles below I literally went past the character limit with all the issues.

Lily J.

Google

We had a disappointing experience at the poolside restaurant. We returned after 2 years and the change in quality is noticeable. The drinks were shrunk and served diluted while the food disappointed. The appetizer was great but the main dishes were off. The cazuela was overly salted, almost unedible, while the rest of the food was bland. I would like to return for the charm of the building and the memories, but will not given the 👎🏻food.

granandy

Google

The building is astonishing! Probably one of the most impressive of the city. However, service standards are quite low for the price you pay: administrative procedures are outdated and infrastructure needs improvement. Information provided by phone may vary when you get there. Food is great, especially the local one, but be ready to pay U$ 18 for a tequila shot poured on a plastic cup and wait 40mins for the bill.

no818528a

Google

The property is spectacular, the location very good, but sadly the hotel is living on memories. The rooms are supposedly updated, so I am glad I had a new room. Any room without normal air conditioning in this part of the world is crazy. I have been in and out of Colombia now for 9 years and used many hotels. I had a portable air conditioner in my room! I had a sink where the pop up did not work and was just left in the counter, making it impossible to fill the sink with water. On a personal note, I do not understand why they give you bar soap, but no dish to put the soap on?|The breakfast was varied, but like a lot of Colombia, was cold. You can order fresh eggs, and that does help. They have one toaster that looks as though it has been here since the hotel opened, and only a part of that worked. Surely someone should recognize that, and repair or maybe even buy a new one. Not good enough. The local foods should be labeled for the guests. There were a variety of empanadas, but it was pot luck as to what was inside. The positives are the venue and the grounds, as they are beautiful. 5 star venue/property, 4 star location, 2 star hotel! When you can book bed and breakfast in a so-called 5 star property for under $75 a night, I guess that tells the story.

Mike L.

Google

Beautiful and historic property, but rooms are in poor condition and air doesnt work well. The staff didn't want to try to resolve until I had already decided to check out early and leave for another hotel. Enjoyed my stay at the other hotel.

Orestes C.

Google

Not a 5 star hotel at all. Needs a lot of staff training and the infrastructure is old. Don’t order food from the restaurant. Service is terrible and extremely slow (1 hour and 40 minutes to get a sandwich), also they don’t wash their glasses or plates properly, they just rinse them with water. Very disappointing

CombatFrank45

Google

This is a well maintained older hotel. I found it to be clean quiet, and with good service. ||If you have a lot of electrical devices you might struggle, as being older, there wasn’t a ton of electrical outlets, but it worked fine for my needs.||The A/C was very functional and not noisy like some places, and it kept the room at the desired temperature.||Good tv with access to American channels and Netflix.||A great pool for laps but maybe not so good for small children as most is meter deep or more. Lots of lounge chairs.||The breakfast buffet was pretty good with a fair variety and well staffed, with good service.||The restaurant didn’t impress me much, and I thought it over priced, but not to say it was bad. ||There’s a pizza place in the hotel too, which appeared to be very popular with the locals, though I would describe it as mediocre.||There are lots of restaurants within walking distance, so lots of options. A shout out to two; Pescaye and Capital. Pescaye has great fish and also popular with the locals. Capital is a burger joint with a few options. I enjoyed both places.||In all I liked this hotel, and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. I thought it was good value.