BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA—Wyndham Hotel Group recently opened the 91-room Wyndham Garden Barranquilla hotel jointly with local partner Inversiones Rueda Leon, becoming the company’s 13th property in Colombia.
Wyndham Garden Barranquilla is located in the city’s financial district near several major corporations, banks and industrial parks. The hotel’s location also offers access to Cartagena, Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, medical facilities and restaurants.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of the newly constructed Wyndham Garden in the heart of Barranquilla, one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia with booming tourism and business industries,” said Paulo Pena, president and managing director for Wyndham Hotel Group in Latin America and the Caribbean. “The new hotel will provide guests visiting the city with the amenities and services to meet the needs of today’s traveler.”
Wyndham Garden Barranquilla’s 91 guestrooms are each equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, a mini-bar and an iPod docking station. The non-smoking hotel also offers a business center, a fitness center, free high-speed WiFi access throughout and indoor parking. The 861-sq.-ft. event room accommodates up to 80 attendees in a theater-style setting or 40 for a sit-down banquet, with access to a sundeck and gardens. Leisure facilities located on the rooftop with city views include a hot tub, steam room and sauna. The on-site restaurant offers complimentary breakfast and Colombian and international dining options.
“We are excited to once again be partnering with Wyndham Hotel Group, the largest hotel company in the world,” said Carmen Sofia León, CEO, Inversiones Rueda Leon.