We were put here at the last minute due to a mix up in the bookings. So glad we were!!! I cannot say enough good things about the hotel. Staff were superb. Not all spoke English but some did perfectly. Rooms are lovely, not a suite as we expected, which usually have a separate living room, but all were en suite. Good air conditioning in the rooms as well as a fan. Bathrooms are well presented, with teak floors in the shower. Included breakfast was a great start to the day.
Location in the old city is perfect, short walk from lovely restaurants, other hotels nearby as well.
Both pools offered loungers with lots of towels. The rooftop one is great for sunbathing if that's your thing. Courtyard is great for breakfast and after dinner drinks. Or eat in the air conditioned restaurant. Food was very good.

Would I return ? Most definitely.

A Goodin

Ananda is a great hotel in the old city of Cartagena. It is relatively new, so all the rooms and furnishings are nice. The staff is friendly and courteous. The rooms are quiet, which is great. There's isn't much of a swimming pool, but most hotels in the old city have no swimming pool, so it's sort of par for the course. The staff all speaks English too, which helps. They have a nice conference room which you can use for business meetings too (we did). It is kind of expensive, but well worth it.