Occidental Grand Cartagena is a luxurious 5-star hotel promising stylish accommodation and excellent facilities, near the beachfront. Highlights include a swimming pool and choice of restaurants. Located roughly 15km from the centre of Cartagena, the hotel is a fantastic base from which to explore the surrounding area, thanks partly to its car rental service. Guests can experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Old Town, where attractions include colourful colonial architecture, the Iglesia de San Pedro Claver and Castillo San Felip de Barajas. There are several museums and theatres, including the City Museum Palace of the Inquisition and Heredia Theatre, along with plenty of bars and restaurants. The hotel occupies a collection of mid-rise properties set amongst pretty gardens. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, kids pool, fitness centre, Turkish bath, sauna, Jacuzzi, and spa offering a range of beauty and massage treatments. There is also a kids club