I would like to visit Santo Domingo (for the 1st time) for several days, the last week of January. I've had previous stays on the north coast but realize that SD is a totally different environment. I'd like to stay in or near Zona Colonial, so that I can walk to the historical attractions, restaurants, bars. I am well-travelled, but my Spanish is basic. Any suggestions for a decent and inexpensive hotel? I have researched the threads but want to ask for more ideas. I will have extra luggage (school donations) so I'd prefer few stairs.
- Thread starter bellakins
- Start date
Inexpensive, safe hotel for single female
.....:Jaguar Apart Studios::::..........
I have stayed here many times in the past. It is a fairly new apart-hotel. The rooms are very clean and reasonably priced. Good security. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Zona Colonial. The owner is a very nice and helpful man that lives on site and speaks perfect English. His name is Raphael. He used to have a number with a US area code but it is not listed on the website. If you don't want to call long distance, I can try and get it from him. Just PM me.
I have stayed here many times in the past. It is a fairly new apart-hotel. The rooms are very clean and reasonably priced. Good security. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Zona Colonial. The owner is a very nice and helpful man that lives on site and speaks perfect English. His name is Raphael. He used to have a number with a US area code but it is not listed on the website. If you don't want to call long distance, I can try and get it from him. Just PM me.
Best Bet!
Hotel Mercure,
Everyone knows it, and where its located.
24hr security
Daily maid service
English spoken at the front desk, WiFi in the lobby
Outside noisey, inside pretty quiet
Good food at the restuarant, free breakfast
Rooms small but comfortable with "HOT" water, closet safe, AC and clean
Outside patio great for meals and conversation
Taxi service 24 hr
All visitors must check in at the front desk or will not be allowed up
Your right smack on "El Conde" outside strip mall great for site seeing or a little dinning and shopping.
Nice decor, not fancy but relaxing
Perfect for single or family travel when visiting the capitol Santo Domingo.
( 2 1/2 stars out of 4 )
Hotel Mercure,
Everyone knows it, and where its located.
24hr security
Daily maid service
English spoken at the front desk, WiFi in the lobby
Outside noisey, inside pretty quiet
Good food at the restuarant, free breakfast
Rooms small but comfortable with "HOT" water, closet safe, AC and clean
Outside patio great for meals and conversation
Taxi service 24 hr
All visitors must check in at the front desk or will not be allowed up
Your right smack on "El Conde" outside strip mall great for site seeing or a little dinning and shopping.
Nice decor, not fancy but relaxing
Perfect for single or family travel when visiting the capitol Santo Domingo.
( 2 1/2 stars out of 4 )
I've stayed at hotel Atarazana and Maison Gautreaux. I woul highly recomend Atarazana. It is close to everything and the owners are amazing. Maison Gautreaux is a good choice if you want something cheaper. It is safe but it is on el Malecon and the decor is not as nice. I think you would be happy with either one.
Best
Here, most secure, owner speaks english, german, french, spanish. Nice rooms, hot water, 1 block from El Conde. Daily, weekly, monthly rates.
Aparthotel Condo-Parque & Venus Bar (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Here, most secure, owner speaks english, german, french, spanish. Nice rooms, hot water, 1 block from El Conde. Daily, weekly, monthly rates.
Aparthotel Condo-Parque & Venus Bar (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
I would also recommend Discovery. Very quiet, has an elevator. At the edge of El Conde, very safe. Probably 60US per day.
La Casona Dorada is good too, but more of a fun place to go.
La Casona Dorada is good too, but more of a fun place to go.
I rescind my referral.
Some time ago I recommended the Jaguar Apart Studios as a safe place to stay. Well it is not as safe as it used to be. I found out that last night a prowler entered the place and nearly killed one of the hotel workers with a baseball bat. The prowler fled before being caught.
So, accordingly, I rescind my referral of this hotel and apologize for extending less than accurate information.
Some time ago I recommended the Jaguar Apart Studios as a safe place to stay. Well it is not as safe as it used to be. I found out that last night a prowler entered the place and nearly killed one of the hotel workers with a baseball bat. The prowler fled before being caught.
So, accordingly, I rescind my referral of this hotel and apologize for extending less than accurate information.
Thanx for the re-post , you just saved my a 3 day rental.
Hotel Discovery is nice, but 1 step out of the front door and your on a very busy and noisey street. Not to mention the worlds smallest elevator and the unpleseant ( goings on ) at the opposite corner ( at night ).
Hotel Mercure IMO is still the best and safest hotel for a first time visitor.
If one is not on a budget, one might consider Palacio or CoCo boutique.
discovery was 46 a night last year. (but prices are going up everywhere)
I do recomment mecure as well. It is right on el conde. Very nice for a first time visitor. Mercure tho is a bit more pricey (not bad) but my friends have gotten good discounts there when booking on line.
I do recomment mecure as well. It is right on el conde. Very nice for a first time visitor. Mercure tho is a bit more pricey (not bad) but my friends have gotten good discounts there when booking on line.
Many thanks everyone for all the varied info.on hotels. I've found an on-line rate of $55
plus taxes/fees (total@$69) for Mercure so I'm leaning towards that for 5 nights. Does anyone know any way to get a cheaper rate. Or maybe I'll only stay in SD for 4 nights.
I'll be taking a bus to Sosua on Feb. 1st for a month on the north coast, so there are other extended expenses to consider.
plus taxes/fees (total@$69) for Mercure so I'm leaning towards that for 5 nights. Does anyone know any way to get a cheaper rate. Or maybe I'll only stay in SD for 4 nights.
I'll be taking a bus to Sosua on Feb. 1st for a month on the north coast, so there are other extended expenses to consider.
Here's a tip that may help.
I know some of the hotels will not charge you the taxes if you pay in cash. So you are sometimes better off, not booking through a travel site, and emailing or calling the hotel directly, and paying in person.
I cannot answer for what hotels, maybe some others here can help,
I know some of the hotels will not charge you the taxes if you pay in cash. So you are sometimes better off, not booking through a travel site, and emailing or calling the hotel directly, and paying in person.
I cannot answer for what hotels, maybe some others here can help,
Hello,
I stayed at Discovery in mid december 2008. I payed 35 us dolars a night (breakfast included) for a small but still nice room.
I stayed at Discovery in mid december 2008. I payed 35 us dolars a night (breakfast included) for a small but still nice room.
I personally love the Avenida Independencia area and there are a lot of hotels/apart hotels in the vicinity. One of my favorite stays was at LA CASONA DORADA. you can find good rooms starting at $1500RD [i paid for a night] and higher scale rooms for about $2000RD. Security is good and is close to the zona colonial and el malecon.
I agree with other posters, you can get a better deal/rate if negotiated and paid for in cash in person!
I agree with other posters, you can get a better deal/rate if negotiated and paid for in cash in person!
on the mercure site they often have a slightly better rate if you pay in advance...but it is non-refundable. I hae stayed there and would definitely recommend it...it's one of the more "american-type" hotels in the CZ - referring to the front desk personnel/services, elevator, etc.