Charleston Santa Teresa is a smoke-free hotel located in Cartagena, Colombia, and offers 87 guest rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, work desk, in-room safe, closet, coffeemaker, direct dial telephone, and private bathroom with shower. Accommodations are fitted with amenities, such as hairdryer, iron and board, slippers, and bathrobes. The hotel has a pool on the terrace area, three restaurants, a bar, and a fitness center. The hotel offers WiFi, concierge assistance, luggage storage, and housekeeping service. Room service, a Spa area, a business center, and conference facilities are also available for an extra charge. The property is 230 meters (755 ft) from Santo Domingo Square, one of the most visited cultural squares in Cartagena due to its live shows and the sculpture Gertrudis, by the famous artist Fernando Botero. The hotel is 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from The Walls of Cartagena, which were built to protect the city from the steady pirate attacks in 1614. Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from the hotel. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***Based on local tax laws, only tourists with a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, or PIP-10; or a valid Temporary VISA TP-7, TP-11, or TP-12, are exempted from VAT on accommodation. ***Before your trip, please check with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the traveler's responsibility to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.