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Overall a clean neat hotel in Barranquilla, Columbia
Arrived late and there was no wait for one of the two checkin positions.
Dining
Hamptons include a Free Breakfast. This is decidedly an unhampton type breakfast. On the offering this morning was Colombian esque foods, and apparently I enjoyed too much as I wasn't hungry for lunch well until the afternoon. The berry yogurt was a nice way to wash it all down. There were also "on demand" other food options such as pizza, plus a bar.
However it did feel like a cafeteria with the way the trays are used. Had a nice seat by the window- not too crowded this morning
Room
Ended up with a room with two beds after booking a single King. Being late, I didn't fuss.
Hallway
The beds
TV with strange mirror and desk/chair
Bathroom
Additional angles (sorry about the foucs)
Commode
TP of reasonable quality.
Amenities
View from the room
Lots of buildings around
Yeah, air conditioning is important here. I was surprised I could see the water from my room as its a good distance away. I do think I was using a zoom in this photo though, as it seem
Market downtown
Location
(meal I had nearby)
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It seems to be in more of a residential part of Barranquilla, not very many (if any) tourists around. However there is street lighting around and I didn't have any issues getting around after dark. I walked to dinner my first time staying here about 15 minutes away, and a subsequent visit to the supermarket a few times for "edible souviners.
Service
Checkin was alright until I discovered I had a room change that modified my rate that I did not request. This was resolved, but wasn't very simple. So double check your rate as the interaction they have with hilton's backend seems limited. Very friendly and answered questions about the area. This is inside a larger complex, and you have to be 'buzzed' into the Hampton section, or use a keycard, as it's a multi purpose building.
There is a drugstore across the lobby of the building that offers a limited selection of beverages among other products. I even picked up an ice cream here as it was ridiculously hot.
I did do an overnight trip to Cartagena, and the Hampton Barranquilla held my luggage without issue until I returned, which was quite helpful.
Overall
I liked the room, however the location doesn't work well for visiting downtown as its over an hour walk (that I did walk as it was downhill) , or a cab ride that can encounter some serious traffic (despite taking back roads). Traffic jams do occur in front of the hotel as well, with traffic managed by people at the signalized intersection due to this. But if the price is right it is worth a visit.
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