The seafront Hotel Catalonia is an upper-middle-range property catering to both the business and vacation set, with a solid list of on-site amenities, and exceptional, state-of-the-art meeting spaces. Though dated and out of sync with public spaces, its 228 rooms and suites are spacious and comfortable with huge windows framing gorgeous sea views. Guests appreciate the overall quality on offer here, with consistent praise for the breakfast buffet (though it costs extra), the spacious modern gym, solid casino, and chic Pearl lounge bar. Filigrama, the hotel's fine restaurant, caters well to gourmets, and families seem to love the pool. The central location, a short drive from the Colonial Zone, is also a highlight. Travelers seeking similar amenities with more contemporary rooms could try the nearby Renaissance.
The seafront Hotel Catalonia is an upper-middle-range property catering to both the business and vacation set, with a solid list of on-site amenities, and exceptional, state-of-the-art meeting spaces. Though dated and out of sync with public spaces, its 228 rooms and suites are spacious and comfortable with huge windows framing gorgeous sea views. Guests appreciate the overall quality on offer here, with consistent praise for the breakfast buffet (though it costs extra), the spacious modern gym, solid casino, and chic Pearl lounge bar. Filigrama, the hotel's fine restaurant, caters well to gourmets, and families seem to love the pool. The central location, a short drive from the Colonial Zone, is also a highlight. Travelers seeking similar amenities with more contemporary rooms could try the nearby Renaissance.
The Hotel Plaza Del Sol isn’t much to look at from the outside. However, a decent location and 28 well-appointed, apartment-style rooms — all with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, and flat-screen TVs — create a solid budget option for guests looking for a functional place to stay in downtown Santo Domingo. Aside from the tiny lobby lounge, there are no common amenities, and it can take up to 25 minutes to reach the Colonial Zone by car, depending on traffic. Fortunately, guests needn’t travel more than 10 minutes by car to find plenty of restaurants, shops, and bars. Although it’s pricier, Antiguo Hotel Europa includes free breakfast and a rooftop deck with excellent views of the city’s bustling Colonial Zone.
The Hotel Plaza Del Sol isn’t much to look at from the outside. However, a decent location and 28 well-appointed, apartment-style rooms — all with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, and flat-screen TVs — create a solid budget option for guests looking for a functional place to stay in downtown Santo Domingo. Aside from the tiny lobby lounge, there are no common amenities, and it can take up to 25 minutes to reach the Colonial Zone by car, depending on traffic. Fortunately, guests needn’t travel more than 10 minutes by car to find plenty of restaurants, shops, and bars. Although it’s pricier, Antiguo Hotel Europa includes free breakfast and a rooftop deck with excellent views of the city’s bustling Colonial Zone.
Antiguo Hotel Europa is a basic budget property that's in the Colonial Zone, near Santo Domingo's most popular tourist restaurants and shops, and the Conde Pedestrian Mall. All 50 rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, while upgraded categories feature mini-fridges and private, city-view balconies. However, the lack of windows in some rooms, limited restaurant service (breakfast only), and steep charges for extra guests are major drawbacks. The nearby Hotel Conde de Penalba offers identical amenities, plus a full-service restaurant/bar adjacent to Parque Colon, with similar nightly rates.
Antiguo Hotel Europa is a basic budget property that's in the Colonial Zone, near Santo Domingo's most popular tourist restaurants and shops, and the Conde Pedestrian Mall. All 50 rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, while upgraded categories feature mini-fridges and private, city-view balconies. However, the lack of windows in some rooms, limited restaurant service (breakfast only), and steep charges for extra guests are major drawbacks. The nearby Hotel Conde de Penalba offers identical amenities, plus a full-service restaurant/bar adjacent to Parque Colon, with similar nightly rates.
Weston Suites Hotel offers 94 spacious, modern rooms that are a clear step above most of the city’s other mid-range business properties. It's a central hotel, near malls along Avenida Winston Churchill, though the Colonial Zona can take up to 20 minutes to reach by cab. Rooms have polished decor plus a solid list of amenities including free Wi-Fi, beautiful bathrooms, large flat-screen cable TVs, and kitchenettes. As of late 2016, the hotel’s main common areas -- including the pool, spa, and gym -- were closed due to construction. The restaurant remains open -- with free breakfast daily -- even through heavy construction as well. Although pricier, BQ Santo Domingo by BQ Hotels offers a beautiful rooftop pool and a modern restaurant with alfresco dining.
Weston Suites Hotel offers 94 spacious, modern rooms that are a clear step above most of the city’s other mid-range business properties. It's a central hotel, near malls along Avenida Winston Churchill, though the Colonial Zona can take up to 20 minutes to reach by cab. Rooms have polished decor plus a solid list of amenities including free Wi-Fi, beautiful bathrooms, large flat-screen cable TVs, and kitchenettes. As of late 2016, the hotel’s main common areas -- including the pool, spa, and gym -- were closed due to construction. The restaurant remains open -- with free breakfast daily -- even through heavy construction as well. Although pricier, BQ Santo Domingo by BQ Hotels offers a beautiful rooftop pool and a modern restaurant with alfresco dining.
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial is a contemporary and relaxed boutique hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo’s tourist-friendly Colonial Zone. The two-and-a-half-pearl property has 54 rooms that vary in size, style, and amenities, but all feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges or minibars -- some even include balconies. The price is right here, and its central location just off the city’s El Conde pedestrian mall is prime, but features are limited. Azul Restaurant -- the property’s only social space -- serves Dominican fare day and night (including a free breakfast buffet), but there are no other features. Travelers seeking an even more budget-friendly option might consider the Hotel Conde de Penalba instead. It's just around the corner offers the same amenities, though the package is admittedly more rustic.
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial is a contemporary and relaxed boutique hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo’s tourist-friendly Colonial Zone. The two-and-a-half-pearl property has 54 rooms that vary in size, style, and amenities, but all feature free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges or minibars -- some even include balconies. The price is right here, and its central location just off the city’s El Conde pedestrian mall is prime, but features are limited. Azul Restaurant -- the property’s only social space -- serves Dominican fare day and night (including a free breakfast buffet), but there are no other features. Travelers seeking an even more budget-friendly option might consider the Hotel Conde de Penalba instead. It's just around the corner offers the same amenities, though the package is admittedly more rustic.
The three-pearl Courtyard Santo Domingo provides the safety and familiarity of a typical American chain hotel in the heart of the city. Each of the 145 rooms offers a clean, but generic executive look with modern amenities including mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, plus balconies with optional water views. As a business-centric hotel, its common amenities -- a fitness center, several event spaces, and free Wi-Fi -- cater to executive travelers. Aside from the slightly cramped pool area and pricey a la carte breakfast, guests don't find much else to fuss over. BQ Santo Domingo by BQ Hotels offers the same amenities plus a beautiful rooftop pool and lounge for less cash.
The three-pearl Courtyard Santo Domingo provides the safety and familiarity of a typical American chain hotel in the heart of the city. Each of the 145 rooms offers a clean, but generic executive look with modern amenities including mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, plus balconies with optional water views. As a business-centric hotel, its common amenities -- a fitness center, several event spaces, and free Wi-Fi -- cater to executive travelers. Aside from the slightly cramped pool area and pricey a la carte breakfast, guests don't find much else to fuss over. BQ Santo Domingo by BQ Hotels offers the same amenities plus a beautiful rooftop pool and lounge for less cash.
The mid-range Dona Elvira is a quaint colonial hotel with a dose of charm, placed in a calm but central Zona Colonial setting with plenty of sights and restaurants close by. It’s an intimate, hacienda-style property with 15 rooms set around a small courtyard pool and a century-old mango tree. The rooms are nothing fancy -- more homey than hotel-like, with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. The inexpensive on-site restaurant is a highlight, as is the solid free breakfast. A rooftop whirlpool and “solarium” are also on offer. Guests love the central location, the yummy breakfast, and the colonial detail on show. All in all, it’s a great base for exploring the old city. Those seeking a room with a balcony could try Hotel Conde de Penalba.
The mid-range Dona Elvira is a quaint colonial hotel with a dose of charm, placed in a calm but central Zona Colonial setting with plenty of sights and restaurants close by. It’s an intimate, hacienda-style property with 15 rooms set around a small courtyard pool and a century-old mango tree. The rooms are nothing fancy -- more homey than hotel-like, with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. The inexpensive on-site restaurant is a highlight, as is the solid free breakfast. A rooftop whirlpool and “solarium” are also on offer. Guests love the central location, the yummy breakfast, and the colonial detail on show. All in all, it’s a great base for exploring the old city. Those seeking a room with a balcony could try Hotel Conde de Penalba.
Hotel Conde de Penalba offers classic Dominican charm in a small, relatively basic package in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial. Each of the 20 rooms offers plenty of vintage appeal with contemporary touches, though they can be a bit worn. All do feature modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TVs, air-conditioning, and (optional) balconies -- some overlooking Parque Colon and the Palacio Consistorial. There's also a popular cafe and bar on the street level. The hotel stays true to its Spanish Colonial roots in every respect, although some guests may find common areas to be a bit more dowdy than vintage. While its nightly rates are higher, it's worth considering Hodelpa Caribe Colonial as well, which has more contemporary rooms and amenities.
Hotel Conde de Penalba offers classic Dominican charm in a small, relatively basic package in the heart of Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial. Each of the 20 rooms offers plenty of vintage appeal with contemporary touches, though they can be a bit worn. All do feature modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TVs, air-conditioning, and (optional) balconies -- some overlooking Parque Colon and the Palacio Consistorial. There's also a popular cafe and bar on the street level. The hotel stays true to its Spanish Colonial roots in every respect, although some guests may find common areas to be a bit more dowdy than vintage. While its nightly rates are higher, it's worth considering Hodelpa Caribe Colonial as well, which has more contemporary rooms and amenities.
Situated in the heart of Santo Domingo, the four-pearl Occidental El Embajador is within a short drive of the city’s main financial, cultural, and historic districts. The dated, '80s-era architecture and decor detract from the hotel's grandeur and solid list of resort-like amenities, particularly for a downtown city hotel. Although it lacks a beach, the lovely pool area, well-manicured grounds, a small casino, and several restaurants and bars tick many of the essential boxes for a Caribbean getaway. Each of the hotel’s 286 rooms are clean and include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Guests looking for a boutique alternative may wish to consider the Billini Hotel.
Situated in the heart of Santo Domingo, the four-pearl Occidental El Embajador is within a short drive of the city’s main financial, cultural, and historic districts. The dated, '80s-era architecture and decor detract from the hotel's grandeur and solid list of resort-like amenities, particularly for a downtown city hotel. Although it lacks a beach, the lovely pool area, well-manicured grounds, a small casino, and several restaurants and bars tick many of the essential boxes for a Caribbean getaway. Each of the hotel’s 286 rooms are clean and include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Guests looking for a boutique alternative may wish to consider the Billini Hotel.
Located in the heart of downtown Santo Domingo, Barcelo is an upper-middle-range hotel with flashy public spaces and a business-like vibe, but its its reasonable rates. Its 216 rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and pleasantly put together with minibars, coffeemakers, and big marble bathrooms. With three restaurants, a piano bar, a huge resort-like pool, fitness center, lovely salon and spa, plus a casino next door, Barcelo packs a lot in, catering well to business and leisure travelers alike -- although the high traffic urban setting isn’t ideal for everyone. Travelers seeking something closer to the water could try Sheraton Santo Domingo.
Located in the heart of downtown Santo Domingo, Barcelo is an upper-middle-range hotel with flashy public spaces and a business-like vibe, but its its reasonable rates. Its 216 rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and pleasantly put together with minibars, coffeemakers, and big marble bathrooms. With three restaurants, a piano bar, a huge resort-like pool, fitness center, lovely salon and spa, plus a casino next door, Barcelo packs a lot in, catering well to business and leisure travelers alike -- although the high traffic urban setting isn’t ideal for everyone. Travelers seeking something closer to the water could try Sheraton Santo Domingo.