Opened in 2014, the JW Marriott is a luxury business hotel set in Santo Domingo’s bustling and upmarket Piantini financial district. Its sleek decor showcase extends to all 150 rooms and suites which emanate city style and showcase city views. All rooms feature stunning marble bathrooms and thoughtful touches like Nespresso machines, and nightly turndown service. The glass-floored lounge bar, Vertygo 101, and glass-framed pool both float 101 feet above ground. While the hotel is far from the beach and a little limited for leisure travelers, there’s plenty of easily accessible eating and shopping, as the hotel adjoins the high-end Blue Mall. Discerning types (especially the business set), seeking a polished city base should be happy here. For those after an upscale seaside stay, try the Sheraton Santo Domingo.
Opened in 2014, the JW Marriott is a luxury business hotel set in Santo Domingo’s bustling and upmarket Piantini financial district. Its sleek decor showcase extends to all 150 rooms and suites which emanate city style and showcase city views. All rooms feature stunning marble bathrooms and thoughtful touches like Nespresso machines, and nightly turndown service. The glass-floored lounge bar, Vertygo 101, and glass-framed pool both float 101 feet above ground. While the hotel is far from the beach and a little limited for leisure travelers, there’s plenty of easily accessible eating and shopping, as the hotel adjoins the high-end Blue Mall. Discerning types (especially the business set), seeking a polished city base should be happy here. For those after an upscale seaside stay, try the Sheraton Santo Domingo.
Set on Santo Domingo’s seaside, the upscale Crowne Plaza is predominantly a business hotel with a polished modern aesthetic. Its 197 rooms and suites are large, tastefully decorated, and equipped with minibars, coffeemakers, and big marble bathrooms. A turndown service with aromatherapy sleepy-time packs is a nice touch. While the pool isn’t huge, it’s beautiful and contemporary with seaside views, a chic pool bar, and a huge sundeck. Stylish Nabu restaurant serves a great buffet breakfast (though it’s not necessarily included in the rate), and other attributes include a spa, an excellent fitness center, extensive business facilities, and a casino. Guests (many regulars) appreciate the consistency and generally find the amenities here top-notch. Travelers seeking a polished hotel with more of a resort feel could try the nearby Renaissance.
Set on Santo Domingo’s seaside, the upscale Crowne Plaza is predominantly a business hotel with a polished modern aesthetic. Its 197 rooms and suites are large, tastefully decorated, and equipped with minibars, coffeemakers, and big marble bathrooms. A turndown service with aromatherapy sleepy-time packs is a nice touch. While the pool isn’t huge, it’s beautiful and contemporary with seaside views, a chic pool bar, and a huge sundeck. Stylish Nabu restaurant serves a great buffet breakfast (though it’s not necessarily included in the rate), and other attributes include a spa, an excellent fitness center, extensive business facilities, and a casino. Guests (many regulars) appreciate the consistency and generally find the amenities here top-notch. Travelers seeking a polished hotel with more of a resort feel could try the nearby Renaissance.
The two-and-a-half Hotel Villa Las Palmas al Mar has a low-key charm in the eco-friendly town of Las Terrenas, just across the beach from Playa Punta Popy. It’s a small property, with a tiny pool and only 12 simple and spacious villas. They’re carefully furnished and bright, with cozy couches, modern amenities, and thoughtful extras like large outdoor decks and personal grills. With a beach across the street and good restaurants within walking distance, the place is a steal for big groups or families on a budget. It's worth comparing rates with the slightly cheaper Hotel Alisei, which has a nicer spa but a less diverse breakfast.
The two-and-a-half Hotel Villa Las Palmas al Mar has a low-key charm in the eco-friendly town of Las Terrenas, just across the beach from Playa Punta Popy. It’s a small property, with a tiny pool and only 12 simple and spacious villas. They’re carefully furnished and bright, with cozy couches, modern amenities, and thoughtful extras like large outdoor decks and personal grills. With a beach across the street and good restaurants within walking distance, the place is a steal for big groups or families on a budget. It's worth comparing rates with the slightly cheaper Hotel Alisei, which has a nicer spa but a less diverse breakfast.
The Sheraton Santo Domingo is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel with a strong business vibe, located across from the seafront and a short drive from the Colonial Zone and its restaurants. The property's 248 guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars, coffeemakers, practical extras like tech plugs and bathrobes, plus free Wi-Fi, but decor is lackluster. Features include a sizable outdoor pool with a sea-facing sundeck, a modern fitness center, and an on-site restaurant with food that consistently receives high marks from guests. The Sheraton is a solid bet for business and leisure travelers alike, but those looking for more in the way of on-site dining options can consider Barcelo Santo Domingo.
The Sheraton Santo Domingo is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel with a strong business vibe, located across from the seafront and a short drive from the Colonial Zone and its restaurants. The property's 248 guest rooms are spacious and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars, coffeemakers, practical extras like tech plugs and bathrobes, plus free Wi-Fi, but decor is lackluster. Features include a sizable outdoor pool with a sea-facing sundeck, a modern fitness center, and an on-site restaurant with food that consistently receives high marks from guests. The Sheraton is a solid bet for business and leisure travelers alike, but those looking for more in the way of on-site dining options can consider Barcelo Santo Domingo.
With its slick urban decor and compact size, the upper-middle-range Holiday Inn feels much more like a boutique property than a chain. There’s nothing generic going on here, which can come as a pleasant surprise. Its 199 rooms and suites display bold contemporary decor, along with Nespresso machines and big sleek bathrooms. Guests (many regulars) especially love the property's consistent quality; the solid buffet breakfast (though it can cost extra); and the central city location with plenty of shopping malls and restaurants nearby. And while it is away from beaches, families and leisure travelers also enjoy this spot. The mosaic-pool terrace with alfresco lounge bar are a highlight, plus the quality restaurant, two stylish bars, and a little cafe provide plenty of on-site choice. Travelers seeking a contemporary hotel closer to the water could try the Renaissance Santo Domingo.
With its slick urban decor and compact size, the upper-middle-range Holiday Inn feels much more like a boutique property than a chain. There’s nothing generic going on here, which can come as a pleasant surprise. Its 199 rooms and suites display bold contemporary decor, along with Nespresso machines and big sleek bathrooms. Guests (many regulars) especially love the property's consistent quality; the solid buffet breakfast (though it can cost extra); and the central city location with plenty of shopping malls and restaurants nearby. And while it is away from beaches, families and leisure travelers also enjoy this spot. The mosaic-pool terrace with alfresco lounge bar are a highlight, plus the quality restaurant, two stylish bars, and a little cafe provide plenty of on-site choice. Travelers seeking a contemporary hotel closer to the water could try the Renaissance Santo Domingo.
The Casa Naemie is a boutique hotel with a dash of homey elegance, which is surprising for a low-key budget property in Santo Domingo. The location is a major draw here -- the hotel is right in the heart of the colonial zone -- and walks to most major sights take just minutes. Funky design details blending modern and antique motifs plus abundant tropical touches create an infectious charm. The 11 rooms are private and cute, but some are compact and dark. All feature flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, and powerful air-conditioning. The included breakfast and cozy, intimate feel make this place a good value, despite the lack of parking or elevators. Nearby Casa del Sol has stronger Wi-Fi and a rooftop breakfast, though it'll be pricier.
The Casa Naemie is a boutique hotel with a dash of homey elegance, which is surprising for a low-key budget property in Santo Domingo. The location is a major draw here -- the hotel is right in the heart of the colonial zone -- and walks to most major sights take just minutes. Funky design details blending modern and antique motifs plus abundant tropical touches create an infectious charm. The 11 rooms are private and cute, but some are compact and dark. All feature flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, and powerful air-conditioning. The included breakfast and cozy, intimate feel make this place a good value, despite the lack of parking or elevators. Nearby Casa del Sol has stronger Wi-Fi and a rooftop breakfast, though it'll be pricier.
With a beautiful terrace restaurant, ultra-modern lobby bar, and rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, the Billini Hotel offers an upscale city oasis. Set in the heart of Santo Domingo’s tourist-friendly Zona Colonial, the smartly designed property feels worlds away from the downtown urban hustle, but it's still within walking distance of many of the city’s restaurants, bars, shops, and Playa Montesinos. Its 24 rooms seamlessly blend modern design with original 17th-century architectural details and offer private outdoor spaces, free minibars, and a list of high-tech amenities. Guests looking for a resort-like luxury alternative may wish to consider the nearby Occidental El Embajador.
With a beautiful terrace restaurant, ultra-modern lobby bar, and rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, the Billini Hotel offers an upscale city oasis. Set in the heart of Santo Domingo’s tourist-friendly Zona Colonial, the smartly designed property feels worlds away from the downtown urban hustle, but it's still within walking distance of many of the city’s restaurants, bars, shops, and Playa Montesinos. Its 24 rooms seamlessly blend modern design with original 17th-century architectural details and offer private outdoor spaces, free minibars, and a list of high-tech amenities. Guests looking for a resort-like luxury alternative may wish to consider the nearby Occidental El Embajador.
Occidental Caribe is a three-pearl oceanfront all-inclusive modeled after a medieval castle that draws families and partiers alike. Its 798 air-conditioned rooms are pleasant enough, but a bit dated, and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies. The long beach has flour-soft sand and many lounge chairs (but no umbrellas), while two zero-entry pools are surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs. An oceanfront trapeze area offers free circus-style aerial classes. A small kids' water park and indoor kids' club are available for the little ones. Seven restaurants receive mostly positive reviews and range from Italian to Asian cuisines. Premium packages are available with benefits like private check-in, a private lounge, and free Wi-Fi. For something that's similarly priced but a bit more modern, check out sister property Occidental Punta Cana, though it lacks the kids' water park.
Occidental Caribe is a three-pearl oceanfront all-inclusive modeled after a medieval castle that draws families and partiers alike. Its 798 air-conditioned rooms are pleasant enough, but a bit dated, and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private balconies. The long beach has flour-soft sand and many lounge chairs (but no umbrellas), while two zero-entry pools are surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs. An oceanfront trapeze area offers free circus-style aerial classes. A small kids' water park and indoor kids' club are available for the little ones. Seven restaurants receive mostly positive reviews and range from Italian to Asian cuisines. Premium packages are available with benefits like private check-in, a private lounge, and free Wi-Fi. For something that's similarly priced but a bit more modern, check out sister property Occidental Punta Cana, though it lacks the kids' water park.
With a swooping staircase, grand pillars, and high ceilings, the 58-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Piergiorgio Palace is a picture of fading island elegance. It's all a bit old school and interiors are dated, but the hotel's setting is drop-dead gorgeous, perched on Sosua's cliffs overlooking the ocean. The Italian restaurant makes particularly good use of the ocean views. There's a small boutique on-site as well as a swimming pool with a few lounge chairs, but guests will have to walk to the beach, the closest of which is a 10-minute walk. The rooms -- which include flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning -- could use an overhaul, especially the hard beds and worn furniture. It's worth investigating Velero Beach Resort, in nearby Cabarete, which sits directly on Kite Beach and is more modern.
With a swooping staircase, grand pillars, and high ceilings, the 58-room, two-and-a-half-pearl Piergiorgio Palace is a picture of fading island elegance. It's all a bit old school and interiors are dated, but the hotel's setting is drop-dead gorgeous, perched on Sosua's cliffs overlooking the ocean. The Italian restaurant makes particularly good use of the ocean views. There's a small boutique on-site as well as a swimming pool with a few lounge chairs, but guests will have to walk to the beach, the closest of which is a 10-minute walk. The rooms -- which include flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning -- could use an overhaul, especially the hard beds and worn furniture. It's worth investigating Velero Beach Resort, in nearby Cabarete, which sits directly on Kite Beach and is more modern.
The three-pearl Karibo Punta Cana is a pleasant condo-style option that's right on the grounds of the White Sands Golf Club in the Punta Cana area. There are 66 rooms here, including a mix of traditional hotel rooms and apartments with full kitchens. The look is tropical-modern, with decor that can include marble floors and dark wood furniture, and amenities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. While there have been complaints regarding upkeep and maintenance, this mid-range hotel has won over many vacationers with its sparkling 24-hour pool, modern style, and rates that easily beat the competition in Punta Cana. Those seeking a little more action should consider Art Villa Dominicana, which is closer to downtown and nightlife but lacks a pool.
The three-pearl Karibo Punta Cana is a pleasant condo-style option that's right on the grounds of the White Sands Golf Club in the Punta Cana area. There are 66 rooms here, including a mix of traditional hotel rooms and apartments with full kitchens. The look is tropical-modern, with decor that can include marble floors and dark wood furniture, and amenities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. While there have been complaints regarding upkeep and maintenance, this mid-range hotel has won over many vacationers with its sparkling 24-hour pool, modern style, and rates that easily beat the competition in Punta Cana. Those seeking a little more action should consider Art Villa Dominicana, which is closer to downtown and nightlife but lacks a pool.