Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | (251) 219-4428
On the Ozama riverfront, a short walk to El Conde pedestrian mall
Located in one of downtown Santo Domingo’s most historic buildings; a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Outdoor pool with an open-air bar and river views
Charming rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Nespresso makers
Beautiful French restaurant with a live guitarist and room service
Fast, free Wi-Fi in every corner of the property
Modern business center and state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces for up to 300 people
Free valet parking (a real perk in this busy neighborhood)
Filtered tap water in the rooms and restaurant
Pricey breakfast buffet
Views to the working harbor are more industrial than picturesque
Small, basic gym with limited equipment
Colonial Rooms are small
With a history dating back more than 500 years, the buildings that house Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and now home to one of Santo Domingo’s most charming and historic upscale hotels. The 97 rooms range from small to sprawling, but all include original, centuries-old design elements plus minibars, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Nespresso makers. The outdoor pool offers decent views of Rio Ozama and La Residence restaurant serves up fine French dining in one of the city’s most romantic alfresco dining spaces. For a bit more money, Billini Hotel is a similarly historic, city-center property that provides a boutique experience with ultra modern amenities.