This building is an example of 18th century Spanish architecture with a beautiful enclosed patio with a fountain inside. This quaint hotel is a little oasis and just around the corner from the most beautiful monuments on the Colonial Zone. This hotel is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are only 19 rooms all with the amenities that you woyld want, air, babysitting, outdoor enclosed parking, WIFI available and much more. The staff is multi-lingual and very helpful.
Also on the premisis is a restaurant and bar. El Patio serves French cuisine that can be served either in the courtyard or inside at the restaurant and bar (or room service if you perfer). The bar has music entertainment on most nights.
Located on Calle Las Mercedes and Arzobispo Merino, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sofitel Frances Santo Domingo
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Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando Santo Domingo
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La Residence restaurant lets one chose to dine and have drinks inside or on the terrace around the pool.
Cibao Cigar Club has rum tasting and fine cigars.
The Lobby Bar offers light meals and a large selection of cocktails for you to enjoy by the pool or while relaxing in the library or over a game of pool.
Located on Calle Las Damas, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
For more information about this hotel or to make reservations click on this link
Hotel Villa Colonial
This hotel has been open a very short time, but you can see from the photos that it is really beautiful. Another former mansion that was just completely and lovingly restored. The rooms are a bit on the small side, but nicely-done. The prices are $65 per night and include breakfast.
Contact: 809-221-1049 email: villacolonialsd@yahoo.fr http://www.villacolonial.net
Directions: Calle Sanchez #157 between Padre Billini & Nouel, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Hotel Independencia
A very basic hotel yet comfortable. It is a bit worn and dated but it is clean, the location is wonderful, and the price is right. Located across from a nice park good for sitting and relaxing. It can be a bit hectic if you are looking for a quite oasis.
Contact: 809-686-1763
Directions: Calle Arzobispo Nouel, across from el parque, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Hotel Hostos
This Hotel is in the process of being refurbished and will be ready sometime in 2007. There will be 11 rooms and a sun roof with a great view of the Zone. All within a block of the shopping street Calle el Conde.
To check the progress of the remodeling check the web site and read their blog.
Directions: Calle Hostos #299 and Las Mercedes, Colonial Zone
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Hostal La Colonial
This new hostel in Colonial Zone has 3 floors and 15 rooms with air, cable TV, hot water, and a small refrigerator. They have a lobby and balcony that overlooks Calle Isabel la Catolica. The hostel is not even a block away from Calle el Conde and Parque Colon and it is very close to some great restaurants and the sights of Colonial Zone. WiFi available.
Contact: (809) 221-0084 web site: http://www.hostallacolonia.com
Directions: Calle Isabel la Catolica #110-A, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
La Hacienda
This small hotel consists of 4 luxury studios and 8 suites. It is situated in the center of Colonial Zone near the best restaurants, clubs and bars of Santo Domingo's night life. There is a terrace with an outstanding panoramic view of Zona Colonial.
Contact: 809-333 5605 http://www.grupoarena.com/lahaciendasantodomingo/frameintrog.htm
Directions: Santiago Rodríguez #68 (in front Club San Lázaro) Colonial Zone
This charming hotel is located centrally on Calle El Conde in Colonial Zone. With its great loaction everything in the Zone is easily accessable. There are 96 rooms. One of the best things about this hotel, other than the location is the great patio that sits directly on El Conde. Sitting here and watching the people and activities in Colonial Zone can be quite entertaning. They have an on site restaurant.If you bring your children with you and need a little break they have on site baby sitting. Pets are permitted and they have room service also. Their staff is mulit-lingual to better make their guests feel right at home. There is WIFI internet access so you can be on your computer when needed. The on site bar/restaurant El Colonial where one can eat indoors in their airconditioned dining room or sit on their terrace in the open air.
Location on Calle El Conde and Hostos, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
For rates, reservations and more information on Hotel Mercure click on this link
Mercure Comercial Santo Domingo
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Hotel Palacio
"Caribbean tropical luxury and Spanish Castilian decor". Featuring 40 rooms that have been rebuilt for the first time ( 1990 - 1992 ) and decorated luxuriously , in order to be a hotel with the ability to satisfy the preferences of every visitor. Hotel Palacio offers a privileged location . This hotel, located two blocks from the First Cathedral of the Americas (Cathedral Primada of America), was home to Buena Ventura Beaz. He was president of the Dominican Republic several times during the 19th century. It is close to the monuments , museums , classical or modern art exhibits and concerts and is sure to add interest to your stay in this magical city bathed in tradition that today welcomes visitors with open smiles. *WiFi available
Contact: 809-682-4730 Fax: 809-687-5535 E Mail: hotelpalacio@verizon.net.do
Directions: Calle Duarte #106 and Salome Ureña, Colonial Zone
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Plaza Toledo - Youth Hostel
This small and quaint youth hostel with shared living space is a great place to stay when you want something inexpensive and unique. Run by Betty Marshall, a lady who is very friendly and will give you much information about the country. The colonial building is filled with unique art for sale.
Location: Isabel la Catolica #163 and Luperon at the Plaza Toledo, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Hotel Monumental
One of the newest hotels in the Colonial Zone just opened February 2008. The location is perfect, directly on Calle el Conde in the center of all the action. The rooms are medium priced and very clean. Each of the 25 rooms have a double bed with cable television, air conditioning, hot water and 24 hour electric. The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming and will make you feel right at home. There is a small balcony off the office where you can watch the people passing by below in the Conde street.
Contact: 809-682-4747 Cellphone: 1-809-399-6565
Location: Calle El Conde #355 on the second floor, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
