Hotel Santo Domingo Closing?

Castle

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Isn't it owned by Miguel Vargas (well, a figurehead)? If so, could this be related to politics?
 

Chirimoya

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Some time ago someone we know was involved in a proposal to take over management or ownership, no idea what came of it.
 

AlterEgo

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It could be true - if you try to reserve a room in 2014 it doesn't allow you to even see a calendar.
 
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Had some good jazz nights once in a while.

It "reminded" me of what I have read the Trujillo years may have been like in Santo Domingo Quiet understated elegance and if you wanted craziness it's sister was right across the street
 

Hillbilly

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I thought it was owned by La Romana Corporation.

Oh well, I never hardly ever stay a night in town....

I have stayed there several times, my son's wedding reception was there, I escorted Fr. Ted (from Notre Dame) for a weekend during his Honoris Causa party.

Hispaniola was the hotel of the Peace Corps back in the 60s, the pool was our oasis..

HB
 

PJT

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Wonder ! Is it trully closing, coming under new management, or being remodeled ? Suspect would be same of Hispanola as both facilities have same owner.

Regards,

PJT
 

Riva_31

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Also Hotel Jaragua will be clousing to make a remodelation, Hotel V Centenario now is Crown Plaza and finished the remodelation, they will build a new Intercontinental Hotel next to Acropolis, in Blue Mall will be JW Marriot, Melia also is in the process of remodelation to become Sheraton 360 and so on, Silver Sun Galery is also almost finishing a brand new Hotel, do not remember the name, so maybe they will be closing to make remodelations like every body else.
 

Castle

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Also Hotel Jaragua will be clousing to make a remodelation, Hotel V Centenario now is Crown Plaza and finished the remodelation, they will build a new Intercontinental Hotel next to Acropolis, in Blue Mall will be JW Marriot, Melia also is in the process of remodelation to become Sheraton 360 and so on, Silver Sun Galery is also almost finishing a brand new Hotel, do not remember the name, so maybe they will be closing to make remodelations like every body else.

And it was about time. Those hotels have been outdated since the 90s ;)
 

Celt202

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I spoke to Alberto, the manager of the gym, pool and tennis courts today.

The hotel is closing in December.

It has been on the market for some time. If someone buys it they will probably have to renovate since much of the physical plant such as plumbing is badly outdated.
 

MiamiDRGuy

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Also Hotel Jaragua will be clousing to make a remodelation, Hotel V Centenario now is Crown Plaza and finished the remodelation, they will build a new Intercontinental Hotel next to Acropolis, in Blue Mall will be JW Marriot, Melia also is in the process of remodelation to become Sheraton 360 and so on, Silver Sun Galery is also almost finishing a brand new Hotel, do not remember the name, so maybe they will be closing to make remodelations like every body else.

What the ..... Do you think SD actually need fancy hotels right front of poor neighbours nearby? I think SD need more lot of improvements rather than more hotels, IHMO
 
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What the ..... Do you think SD actually need fancy hotels right front of poor neighbours nearby? I think SD need more lot of improvements rather than more hotels, IHMO

An awful lot of people who live in those neighborhoods who work at these hotels are going to find themselves unemployed. That is in no way a good thing for the city.
 

Chirimoya

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Is it true that Hotel Santo Domingo is going to be replaced by a high-rise residential development?