Hotel Torre del Prado

STAFF WAS REALLY INCREDEBLE, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THE SAME PEOPLE . ILL BE BACK SOON.

This has become my go-to when in Barranquilla. The property is well kept and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. After I stayed here a couple of nights, I went ahead and booked 3 more weeks. It is conveniently located to so much within a 15 minute walk. If you're staying longer term in a room with a kitchen, there are 3 markets within a block plus another one 3 blocks away. There are numerous restaurants and local food shops in walking distance. The area seems very safe with a mix of bougie residences as well as everyday homes and businesses. You really couldn't ask for more, especially at their rates. A large number of the rooms have a sitting view of the traffic melee below which has become my daily entertainment.

The Hotel Torre del Prado is in a safe and tranquil neighborhood in Barranquilla. Upon arrival, I was told that the reservation was for just 1 person. I said that why would I have asked for a room with twin beds if I was traveling alone. I have been using Orbitz for many years and this is the first time this has ever happened. I had to pay an additional charge for my partner to have breakfast as according to the reception desk the reservation was just for one person. At check out we were charged for three towels: a body towel, a hand towel, and a shower mat. The receptionist added these charges and said that the towels were unable to be cleaned. Again, and I have been travelling for over 50 years, this is the first time I have ever had to pay for dirty towels. Finally, the hotel Torre del Prado advertises itself as having a refrigerator, stove, and small dining area. This is indeed true. However, there is absolutely nothing in the cupboards. No plates, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, nor coffee cups. Needless to say, both my partner and I were very disappointed with the Hotel Torre del Prado. While the staff are pleasant and the location is good I would not recommend this hotel. Also, the breakfast was meager and the same every day. A much better breakfast can be had at the restaurants in the area and for half the cost of what is charged.

Most of the kids at the desk are nice but it stops there. You get to your room and it is pretty plain but thats ok until you find some bugs. Then the shower pressure is poor and if you leave your room that little key they give you when you take it out it turns off the power to everything. So we come back and the room is sweltering the fridge has stopped so all the water and beer are warm ohh and by the way there is no ice. If I ever get a notion to stay here again someone please shoot me