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price in Barranquilla. The weekend rate for two people is amazing. Spacious
rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated. Perfect for the business traveler
or couple. Prices Sept. 2010: Weekends - Single, air, 102,500; Double, air,
106,000 Mon. - Thurs. - Single, air, 124,500; Double, air, 155,000.
Expensive
Howard Johnson/Versalles, Carrera 48 No. 70-188 (035-368-2183, WiFi).
Pleasant hotel with pool, restaurant and other convenient amenities.
Conveniently located on Calle 72. Prices Sept. 2010: Standard - Mon.-Thurs.,
Single, 136,000 COP; Double, 178,000 COP, Standard - Fri. - Sun., Single,
103,000; Double, 138,000 COP. (www.hojobarranquilla.com).
American Gulf Hotel, Calle 82 No. 58-41 (035-336-5400, WiFi, info@hotel
americangolf.com). American Gulf is an upper-class hotel for those with deep
pockets. Spacious well-furnished rooms and a nice sized pool. Prices Sept. 2010:
Standard - Single, 145,000 COP; Double, 183,000 COP; Deluxe Single, 205,000
COP, Double, 260,000 COP. Includes breakfast.
El Prado Hotel, Carrera 54 No. 70-10 (035-369-7777, WiFi, ventas@hotelel
pradosa.com). El Prado is the premier hotel in Barranquilla. A beautiful property,
with even a more beautiful pool. This is a great location in El Prado. Prices Sept.
2010: Standard Single, 165,000 COP; Double, 195,000 COP.
(www.hotelelpradosa.com).
RESTAURANTS
Barranquilla is filled with various types of restaurants where you can find many
choices from budget to fine dining. Here is a short list of a few of the many
choices.