Photo – Hilton opens a new hotel in Colombia: between the sea and the mountains

Hilton has opened the chain’s second hotel in Santa Marta in the oldest Hispanic city in Colombia. The hotel has 261 rooms, is located a short distance from the beach and is close to the Sierra Nevada mountains and the ancient ruins of the Tayrona Natural Park.

The Hilton Santa Marta offers five dining experiences, over 1,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, and a variety of amenities. “The opening of the Hilton Santa Marta is an exciting addition to our rapidly growing portfolio of more than 200 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America,” said Jorge Giannattasio, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Hilton, Caribbean and Latin America . “We are delighted to open our second hotel in Santa Marta and offer a superior experience together with the friendly service of Hilton in this unique destination in Colombia that combines beaches, mountains and exuberant nature.”

The hotel is located 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) from the historic center of Santa Marta and 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) from Simón Bolívar International Airport. Santa Marta is the gateway to the Tayrona Natural Park, a reserve with over 15,000 hectares of white sand beaches with crystal clear waters set in a lush forest on the mountain slopes. The land and marine park is also home to archaeological sites, indigenous communities, and diverse flora and fauna.

Inspired by the surrounding environment, the contemporary design of the property creates an elegant and warm atmosphere through elements such as: stones, wood, metals and glass. The hotel’s main entrance features a Tayrona stone reflecting pool and a facade made up of a metal structure inspired by nearby coral reefs, which allows for seamless integration of the interior with the exterior through a harmonious flow of natural light.

The hotel’s design concept extends to the room corridors, which are decorated with wood carvings by local artisans and showcasing the diverse marine life of the area, including manta rays, lionfish and turtles. The spacious rooms offer balconies with ocean or mountain views, large closets and large showers. For those seeking more spacious accommodations, suites with a separate living room with sofa bed allow travelers to unwind, especially in the “Ocean Front Suite Terrace” and its large furnished balcony with whirlpool tub, sitting room, large living room, and spacious dining room. lunch, the company reported. (Photo: Five Hilton hotels to open in the Americas in early 2023.)