Parque Flanagan
Parque Flanagan, Cartagena, Dique, Colombia- Park
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Luxurious Beachfront Hotel
The Intercontinental in Cartagena's Bocagrande area offers a luxurious stay right on the beach.
Elegant Rooms with Spectacular Views
Each room is elegantly decorated and features amenities like a flat-screen TV and minibar. Some rooms offer breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea or Cartagena Bay.
Rooftop Terrace and Outdoor Pool
Guests can unwind at the hotel's rooftop terrace and bar, enjoying a wide range of cocktails. The outdoor pool provides a perfect spot to relax under the sun.
Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and relaxation at Intercontinental Cartagena. Book now to indulge in a beachfront getaway like no other.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
City View, Bay View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
83 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
105 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
83 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
409-sq-foot room with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Area rugs in room
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
38 m2
Ocean View
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
1711-sq-foot individually decorated room with ocean and pool views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Area rugs in room
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
159 m2
Pool View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
409-sq-foot individually decorated room with beach and ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Area rugs in room
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
38 m2
Beach View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
409-sq-foot individually decorated room with bay and city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Area rugs in room
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
38 m2
City View, Bay View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
391-sq-foot individually decorated room with beach and ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Area rugs in room
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
36 m2
Beach View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
El personal
Todo me gustó
Great hotel overall
The location was mid
Todo, desde que llegamos la atención excelente yo cuarto impecable
Es un 10/10 volvería siempre
El desayuno es excelente y me siento muy cómoda con la ubicación. El personal es muy empático y servicial. Me gustan sus instalaciones.
Todo bien
Realmente el hotel supero mis expectativas. Todo en la habitación fue impecable, se veía nuevo. Muy buena limpieza, hermosa la pileta y buen gimnasio
La atencion del personal
Lanplayany muy lejos del.centro
L’hôtel est bien décoré, les chambres sont grandes et toutes face a la mer. Personnel très gentil.
Il y avait une mauvaise odeur dans la chambre qui nous a gêné toute la nuit. La plage en face de l’hôtel est en travaux en ce moment et l’hôtel est plutôt assez loin du centre avec des taxis/ Uber très cher (plus cher qu’en France)
room was big and good , pool area was ok but beds were taken too often, breakfast was ok but could be improved with variety and the egg station was in a differnt area outside which was akward , the buffet area could be larger
the gym was dated with as in the weights machines were not modern and not enough of them to do a decent work out ,didnt have a seperate bar with a cool vibe, also didnt notice a differnt restaurant maybe they did have
Nice hotel good service
Expensive . Bad location . No beach . No atmosphere .No place to go except hotel . 20 min away from anything . Bed vary uncomfortable
Atendimento da recepção e guest service nota 10 ! Muito bom !
Não tem estrutura de apoio na praia
Hotel bem bonito, Cafe da manhã bom com bastante variedade. Banheiro muito bom com diversos amendities.
Restaurante do hotel bom mas bem caro. A praia em frente ao hotel esta passando por alguma reforma portanto não é possivel pegar praia em frente ao hotel.
Great location. Beautiful hotel. Beach pretty much off limits due to construction. Staff not the most helpful. Had issues checking in even though I had pre called the hotel, IHG customer service and even written to advise of check in instructions.
Fantastic all around! From the breakfast, the service, to the incredible upgraded room. The pool was amazing! The one icky thing was when we wanted to bring our couple friends up to hang out with us, we were told they weren’t allowed in our room whatsoever, and if we wanted them to hang at the pool we needed to pay 100 dollars. Didn’t make any sense. Otherwise my honeymoon with my wife was PERFECT.
Room was OK
The area, very dirty. Not nice.
Everything has been great and everyone has been super nice from pre lobby staff up. The suite is amazing with a great view and is always clean and very spacious. I would get it again if we come back. I booked through an online agency and I feel like the value-to-quality ratio is completely worth it. This hotel is located in Bocagrande, which is away from the center in a good way, since it feels like a different region altogether. We ubered for most of the trip to city center and nearby places and never had an issue, although expect traffic around 8am and 4pm if you have a timed activity, nothing major though. The breakfast is buffet style and worth it if you compare it to similar restaurants nearby. Very happy overall and would definitely recommend to family and friends and would love to come back!
The hotel is beautiful. There is construction keeping direct access to the beach limited. It is scheduled to be completed in six months Front desk, maid and security are great. The restaurant has issues but I am willing to put the blame on me since I don’t Speak Spanish. Miscommunication seems to be a big issue there. Overall, I loved the hotel.
I loved the location.
Nothing. It was great for the price.
O quarto era de acordo com a descrição. Não senti falta de nada. A possibilidade do late check out foi muito importante pra nós! Obrigada!
Nenhum ponto para ser destacado.
orden, limpieza, atención
"ir la milla extra" ... pagué por una buena habitación... si bien únicamente me quedé por dos noches, era porque tomé un crucero desde la ciudad... al regreso del crucero (por la mañana), mi vuelo salía ese mismo día pero por la tgarde, no tenía donde dejar maletas para seguir conociendo la ciudad, pregunté si me dejaban dejarlas en el hotel ya que había sido su huesped, la respuesta fue "no, porque no se quedará con nosotros cuando regrese" ... si hubiera dejado maletas luego de mi checkout por unas horas, no hubiera habido problema, y no importaba si fuera gratis o no, entiendo que el core business no es rentar espacios para maletas, pero lo vi como el mismo servicio unos días después... no era un año después, era porque prácticamente aún estaba en la ciiudad.... se que es un evento con bajas probabilidades de repetirse, pero lo dejo por si se puede extrapolar a otras ocasiones, el servicio sería más completo y aún pudiera cobrar un fee si gustan... el espacio lo tenían, no generaba un gasto.... este tipo de cosas terminan de dejar la experiencia como excelente o como simplemente satisfactoria.
Ubicación, limpieza, variedad desayuno.
En general todo estaba bien.
Las habitaciones
La piscina estaba sucia con restos de comida. Me sorprendió negativamente
Café da manhã muito bom! Funcionário da recepção Sanni muito bom! Atendimento excelente
Não teve atendimento na praia. Obra na frente do hotel
Excelente estadía, muy comoda y placentera!!!
Que el estacionamiento sea de pago al centro comercial...
Friendly stuff , nice ocean views
Is no new towels very old The standard compared to the others intercontinental here is very simple
We had an amazing time at this beautiful hotel. Our room was gorgeous with incredible views of the ocean. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful- especially Andres and Isaias who went the extra mile several times to accommodate our unique needs as a family with a toddler. Isaias set us up with an incredible boat ride to the private beach on an island and Andres made everything run smoothly with check in and check out. The hotel is gorgeous and the pool is incredible. We are already trying to figure out how we can come back again!
habitacion y baño
desayuno
The hotel is a beautiful property, centrally located to all the great sites. Everyone is so warm and welcoming. We had a wonderful experience visiting Columbia and this property for the first time.
The receptionist Jesus is very professional and kind, understand our needs and offered the best service!
The InterContinental Cartagena is a beautiful hotel and makes for a really nice getaway. The rooms have a very luxury feel—clean, comfortable, and well designed. The service was great, and everyone I interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made the stay even better. The location is one of the best parts. The area is beautiful, and the beach is literally right across the street. Just look both ways, cross over, and boom—you’re at the beach. I also thought the value was good, though I’d say it is definitely American-priced, so don’t expect it to be especially cheap compared to other places in Cartagena. Still, for what you get, it felt worth it. One thing I really appreciated was how quiet and peaceful it felt. There was hardly any noise, which gave the hotel a more secluded and relaxing atmosphere—perfect if you want to unwind and disconnect. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the hallway had a damp smell, almost like the carpet had been cleaned but didn’t fully dry. It reminded me of clothes left in the washer too long. Overall, I had a very enjoyable stay and would still recommend it, especially if you want comfort, great service, and easy beach access.
Piscina y amplitud de la habitación.
I was extremely disappointed with how InterContinental Cartagena handled my stay. I was informed at check-in that my reservation included a $100 hotel credit, so I spent money at the hotel expecting it to be honored. At checkout, I was told the credit would not be applied due to a reservation system issue that management refused to resolve. Rather than making things right, management showed very poor hospitality and hid behind a reservation technicality instead of putting the guest first. A luxury hotel should stand behind the benefits it advertises, not look for reasons to deny them. This experience left a lasting negative impression, and I cannot recommend this hotel based on how this was handled.
The staff is outstanding. Facilities in top share. True Intercontinental experience. Andrés at reception, top notch. Breakfast yummy, what else can I say?
Difícil escolher uma coisa só, localização fantástica, e o café da manhã olhando para o mar foi fantastico
Nada
The room was very clean, and the beds were extremely comfortable. I loved the bathroom, and the service was excellent. All of the staff were very friendly, and the food was delicious. The location is perfect, close to all the main attractions. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Spectacular job. The staff is exceptional. The suite with a truly sweet view. This hotel is fun, social, clean and well organized. The pool facility and bar/wait staff are sociable and know how to make it fun!
El hotel es lindisimo. De lujo. La atencion espectacular. Las vistas increibles. Las habitaciones super comodas y el desyuno delicioso y variado.
Todo me gusto. Depronto tener una zona de fumadores.
Really great staff location is perfect amazing view. Clean rooms and the breakfast is good
Na
Na
Location was good, right on the beach
My room had a weird damp ish smell. I think it was rhe carpets. I thankfully only booked 2 nights of my 4 night stay so I moved to a different hotel
Las instalaciones y ubicación
El personal en la recepción
Me gusta que siempre cuidaron el orden y limpieza de todos los espacios, la atención del personal siempre fué amable.
Los pasillos de las habitaciones tenían un olor particular.
El espacio del piso 15 bastante agradable, la privacidad y la atención excelentes.
En los corredores de las habitaciones había un olor particular, raro.
Breakfast was great Rooms were clean Staff was efficient Fabulous pool
The beach across the hotel was not opened
The restaurant
The way they went about a refund that was owed to me . They lied about it and I still have not received it
Location, housekeeping, pool
It doesn’t have any fun atmosphere in there, boring place, kitchen orders served in the pool took a lot of time
Maravillosa hotel
Bravo à Envengelina, au service au restaurant. Elle est souriante, chaleureuse et elle est soucieuse de nos besoins. Le personnel est très aimable et ils semblent aimer leur travail. Le restaurant et le coin piscine est agréable.
La musique beaucoup trop forte, ce qui m’a fait fuir l’espace piscine. Aussi, les vitres sont si sale que même si l’hôtel est face a la mer, on la perçoit peu. Enfin, aucune terrasse ou espace tranquille pour simplement regarder la mer, ni pour manger, ni simplement boire un café. Et il y a un gros problème avec l’utilisation des espaces à la plage. C’est un espace public mais qui n’est pas régit, ni sécurisé, par la ville ou les hôtels. Ce qui fait en sorte qu’il y a des groupes criminalisés qui font les lois. Il y a abus auprès des touristes et fraudes afin de ne pas dévoiler les prix et rehausser ceux-ci. Les vendeurs itinérants sont incessants et on ne peut se reposer plus de 2 minutes sans interruptions. Alors pour cette principale raison, j’y retournerai plus jamais.
Muy bien las instalaciones
Muy saturado de gente para el tamaño de sus instalaciones (piscina y salón de desayuno que es bastante pobre y poco variado)
We had excellent time at the hotel. We had a club room with access to the lounge and the service there was exceptional. Particularly enjoyed the hospitality of Ledys Gomez who was extremely polite, professional and very warm. She helped me with my spanish 🙂
We had a wonderful experience thanks to Daniela at the front desk! She was incredibly helpful in organizing tours during our stay in Cartagena, making everything easy and stress-free. Daniela was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable—she took the time to recommend great options and ensured that all the arrangements were perfectly coordinated. Her professionalism and warm personality truly enhanced our trip. Daniela is a fantastic asset to the hotel, and we’re very grateful for her help in making our Cartagena experience so memorable!
We visited Cartagena stayed at intercontinental Cartagena de indias. For my wife’s birthday. We couldn’t be happier with our accommodation from the from front desk to the concierge personnel. Special thanks to to our server Ledy on the club floor that attended us during our meals. Very attentive and kind. 10/10 thanks again ,will be returning.
Had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel truly welcomed. The service was exceptional—everyone was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable experience. The room was spotless, the atmosphere was relaxing, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend!
Great staff and facility. Lidis was great in the restaurant and made us feel very welcome.
Everything from start to finish was amazing. Khadija Hammami was so helpful and kind to work with.
I recently had an amazing stay at the InterContinental Cartagena, and I want to give special recognition to Khadija Hammami for making the entire experience truly spectacular. From the moment we arrived until the end of our stay, she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Our room was excellent, and every detail was taken care of with great attention. Khadija made sure we had everything we needed at all times, and her professionalism, kindness, and dedication really stood out. Thanks to her outstanding service, our stay was not only comfortable but memorable. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cartagena!
The staffs were excellent. Oh my Khadijah Hammami the manager went above and beyond to make our stay a worthwhile. My friends did a surprise for my birthday and she executed it well. Every Details was done. Thanks so much. I will definitely be visiting intercontinental Cartagena! Again.
Todo. Es un hotel excelente y con un trato exquisito por parte de los trabajadores
Todo fue magnífico
My stay has been amazing so far. The hotel is amazing. We are having a great time here. Thanks for making our vacation special.
It has been a pleasure to stay at this property. Amazing hotel, excellent service and the best restaurant ever. Food and service were really great! Thank you so much for an amazing stay.
Limpieza, ubicación y amabilidad del personal
Que hay veces donde los eventos corporativos ocupan espacio para el desayuno y eso hace que si no ocupas un asiento tengas que buscar alrededor, suele demorar más la atención pero luego todo bien. Igual en la piscina tal vez incluir más espacios porque si faltaban en las mañanas, se llenaba mucho.
Excellent hotel with very kind staff such as Ledys Gomez Suoez who always greeted us with a smile and was very attentive. Clean rooms and spectacular views from the room.
The Location and the staff are great.
The Menu and The drinks are excessively expensive.
Todo excelente 💯
Nada
Le personnel très agréable et professionnel La piscine et le spa
The confusing money situation. Unnecessarily ludicrous. Simplify.
El cuarto muy amplio y cómodo y el baño también muy moderno
Creo que el buffet de desayuno no era muy variado, le hacen falta más opciones de proteína
I stayed at the InterContinental Cartagena in February and had an excellent experience. The hotel’s location on Carrera 1, right in front of the ocean, is fantastic and only about 10–15 minutes from Cartagena’s historic walled city, making it ideal for both business and leisure travel. The property is beautiful, with exceptional design and stunning spaces throughout the hotel. Everything feels elegant, modern, and very well maintained. The food and beverage experience was another highlight. The hotel does a great job showcasing Cartagena’s local flavors while blending them with the international standard you expect from an InterContinental property. What truly stands out is the service. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. The concierge team was attentive and helpful, and the food & beverage team provided excellent service throughout the stay. Even though I was traveling for work, the hotel made the experience feel relaxing and enjoyable. I felt very comfortable, well cared for, and genuinely welcomed. I highly recommend InterContinental Cartagena and would gladly return.
Ubicacion, comodida de las instalaciones, la piscina y lobby
La vista y su ubicación
El buffet y la comida en el restaurante falta mas variedad internacional
El desayuno era abundante y de gran calidad.
Que no hubiera playa enfrente.
Excelente hotel con un gran servicio, instalaciones modernas
It was my fourth time at the Intercontinental Hotel Cartagena , and as always, it was an exceptional stay. First of all, I would like to thank all the staff across the different departments who made me feel at home. The best hotel in town
The doormen and waitstaff were great. They were friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was atrocious during my 8 day stay they cleaned the room twice. One of those times I specifically had to ask for it the other time they charged me extra to have it done. The front desk staff were not helpful and lied to me during the entire stay. I would not go back to this property again.
Excellent service , particularly in the club level access. Khadija and Yazmin did an exceptional job : friendly , professional, very attentive. The club level has exceptional views , great Cofee and teas and happy hour is very well catered.
Friendly service excellent venue and excellent quality food I’ve been to about 20 restaurants in the area. Evangelina was a great host.
Los chicos del desayuno súper amables
Desayuno muy básico
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Cleanliness
9.08/10Hotel is clean and modern.
Service
9.55/10Staff was incredibly professional and friendly, with several standout employees.
Location
9.09/10Great location and view.
Room Quality
9.04/10Rooms are big, clean and modern.
Amenities
9.07/10Nice infinity pool, gym and good value for money.
Value for Money
8.53/10Good value for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
8.58/10Breakfast a good variety, generally good quality.
Overall Experience
9.05/10A great and pleasant stay, with excellent staff.