The Hotel Doņa Elvira is the latest addition to a collection of the most exquisite hotels in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, marrying old world colonial charm with modern comfort. A tastefully renovated grand house dating back to Columbus’ time in the 16th century (ca. 1550) beckons guests to explore the first city of the Americas.

A large lobby and spacious dining rooms await visitors, crowned by 20 feet high ceilings featuring original mahogany beans encased in massive colonial walls. Enjoy a restfull, quiet night and morning. All fifteen rooms and suites have a distinct personality and are equipped with the latest amenities for the modern traveler, on business or leisure: AC, high speed internet, wifi, cable TV, DVD, SertaPedic mattres, colonial mahogany furniture and decoration, large Andalusian bathroom, 24 hours electricity and security. The restaurant serves exquisite fusion meals, breakfast, lunch and diner in the dining room and the patio. Cool off from shopping and museum jaunts with a relaxing dip in the pool or get a massage. Drink a cocktail in the private garden patio under a century old mango tree or on the jacuzzi deck. Ask our friendly multilingual staff and they’ll assist you with all your requests.

The hotel is owned and managed by a Belgian-American couple. Marc is Consul of Belgium in the country and a former Belgian diplomat for 14 years in the United States where he met his wife, Elvira ,an American citizen of Spanish-Philippine ancestry, who graduated from Columbia University. Their guarantee:"relaxed new world comfort set in old world style".
Join worldly visitors like the music phenomenon Don Omar, the UN ambassador, Robert De Niro’s casting director, Oscar de la Renta’s personal chef, and other celebrities, diplomats, faculty, families and businessmen who all call the Hotel Dona Elvira their home in Santo Domingo.

Just a few steps outside of Hotel Doņa Elvira, you discover the delightful historical ambiance and stately beauty of the Zona Colonial of Santo Domingowith its landmarks, sidewalk cafes, elegant restaurants, night clubs and cultural events. Witness the old Spanish colonial heritage, museums and monuments: Alcazar de Colon, Cathedral de Las Americas, Parque Duarte, Casa Reales, Calle de las Damas. If you want to explore the white sand beaches and the natural beauty outside of the city, our staff will organize excursions, transportation and transfers around the island and to the airport. Ask about our other accommodations in Cabarete , our B&B Casa Maravilla right on a semi private beach, and Samana.

"Doņa Elvira"

The hotel pays homage to artists, past and present. Doņa Elvira de Mendoza is known as the first poet of the new world along with Leonor Ovando. Doņa Elvira funded the construction of the neighboring church "Regina Angelorum" where the remains of Father Billini rest. The Hotel is also named after the woman behind its recent renovation, the owner, whose family roots mirror Dona Elvira de Mendoza's own odyssey into the new world, having emigrated from Cordoba , Spain to Cuba and the Philippines several centuries ago. From the Old World to the New World, Hotel Doņa Elvira will make your stay inSanto Domingo a wonderful experience.

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