Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is a landmark transformation, bringing centuries of history into the future of luxury hospitality in South America.
In partnership with visionary developer San Francisco Investments, WATG united a remarkable collection of historic structures, including the 16th-century San Francisco cloister and temple, the 1920s landmark Club Cartagena, and a series of beloved historic theaters, into a cohesive, world-class destination. Located in the Getsemaní neighborhood adjacent to Cartagena’s UNESCO World Heritage-designated walled city, the project demonstrates what adaptive reuse can achieve at the highest level of hospitality.
WATG led the concept design and overall development strategy, crafting the spatial framework that connects these architecturally distinct buildings into an integrated composition. Working in close collaboration with preservation specialists and engineers, the team honored the integrity of the centuries-old structures while meeting the exacting standards of a world-class brand, reinforcing that the most sophisticated form of sustainability is not building new, but thoughtfully transforming and elevating what already exists.
The interior design vision was conceived by celebrated French designer François Catroux, whose refined aesthetic informed the character of the hotel and residences. Wimberly Interiors worked closely with their team and other design partners to develop and implement this vision. They also led the design of select areas, including the Ballroom de la Veracruz and the Umari Spa.
The result is a place made from the city it sits in, woven into one of Cartagena's most storied corners.
Interior Design for Umari Spa, Ballroom de la Veracruz, fitness center, and main courtyard FF&E by Wimberly Interiors. Interior Design by François Catroux and SBM; F&B and Outdoor FF&E by AvroKO. Photography by William Laird.