# Luxury Heritage Hotels Four Seasons Opens Its First Cartagena Site in Restored Colonial Buildings By Adam Harrie | Published 2026-04-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-cartagena References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/now-open-four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-cartagena-heralds-a-new-era-of-modern-luxury-in-one-of-the-world-s-most-fascinating-cities-856693194.html) & [press.fourseasons](https://press.fourseasons.com/cartagena/hotel-news/2026/now-open/)  Four Seasons has opened its first hotel in Cartagena, housed in a collection of restored colonial-era buildings in the city's Getsemaní neighborhood, marking the brand's third Colombian property alongside its two Bogotá locations. The [Four Seasons Cartagena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort) features 131 rooms and suites, eight dining and bar venues, a rooftop pool and a new 'Umari Spa' housed within a former cloister. The property is inspired by the late French designer François Catroux's vision, as reflected in its heritage buildings, with a Colombian artist also contributing custom finishes, sculptural elements and large-scale works throughout the space. The flagship 'Catroux Suite' features a private elevator and a handcrafted ceramic fountain. As [luxury hospitality continues to expand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culturedriven-luxury-resorts) into historically rich areas, Four Seasons demonstrates how careful restoration can transform old buildings into a high-end guest experience. Image Credit: Four Seasons ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 71% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heritage Hotel Revitalization:** Conversion of colonial and historic structures into luxury properties creates opportunities for premium guest experiences anchored in authenticity and provenance. - **Designer-crafted Cultural Integration:** Collaborations with renowned designers and local artists enable hotels to offer distinctive, site-specific interiors that command higher room rates and brand differentiation. - **Adaptive Reuse Wellness Retreats:** Transforming former religious or communal spaces into spas and wellness venues allows for unique programming that blends heritage atmospheres with high-margin wellbeing services. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Hospitality:** High-end hotel brands expanding into historic neighborhoods can unlock new revenue streams through curated suites, exclusive amenities, and narrative-driven marketing. - **Cultural Tourism:** Destinations emphasizing restored architecture and local artistry attract affluent travelers seeking immersive cultural experiences and extended-stay spending. - **Heritage Conservation and Construction:** Specialized restoration and adaptive reuse services for historic buildings present a market for premium construction techniques, materials, and certification-led value enhancement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Seasonal Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-boutique-in-sainttropez.md) - [Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-luxury.md) - [Global Hospitality Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts.md) - [Luxury Beachfront Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-rio-de-janeiro.md) - [Modern Functionalist-Style Tuscan Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-florence.md) - [Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts1.md) - [Brutalist Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-sevilla.md) - [Centralized Mexican Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casona-roma-norte.md) - [Boldly Designed Argentinian Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recoleta-grand.md)