President Abinader inaugurates Kimpton Las Mercedes

[Dolores]

President Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado officially opened the new Kimpton Las Mercedes hotel in the Colonial City on Thursday, 17 October 2024. The hotel adds 130 rooms and eight suites with terraces to the historic district’s lodging options.

Kimpton Las Mercedes is the first hotel of its kind operated by Iberostar in the country, complements the Colonial City.

Hotel executives describe it as a place of unique luxury experiences blending history and modernity, housed in a 16th-century building that immerses and captivates visitors with its ambiance.

The hotel features several dining options, including Zola, an Italian restaurant; El Patio, a relaxed restaurant and bar; and Coral, where guests can enjoy a comprehensive breakfast. Additionally, the hotel offers impressive event spaces for up to 400 people and amenities such as a 24-hour...

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[MariaRubia]

With all the roadworks going on they have completely crucified the Colonial Zone to the point that hardly anyone is going there. The Cuesta looks like it's about to shut down and even the Nacional is half-empty these days. There are almost no shops at all on the Conde other than fast food and souvenir shops, and it just looks really sad. Maybe things will turn around as high season comes, but those businesses rely heavily on locals coming during the 8 months of the year that aren't high season, and if nobody can park it's a big issue.

 

[NanSanPedro]

Looks nice on google maps but at $225USD/night, I think I'll pass.

 

[JD Jones]

With all the roadworks going on they have completely crucified the Colonial Zone to the point that hardly anyone is going there. The Cuesta looks like it's about to shut down and even the Nacional is half-empty these days. There are almost no shops at all on the Conde other than fast food and souvenir shops, and it just looks really sad. Maybe things will turn around as high season comes, but those businesses rely heavily on locals coming during the 8 months of the year that aren't high season, and if nobody can park it's a big issue.

As long as I can remember the Conde has been a depressing place, starting with all of the pervs at the entrance at the cafeteria.

 

[RG84]

As long as I can remember the Conde has been a depressing place, starting with all of the pervs at the entrance at the cafeteria.

I like the Conde it a microcosm of the country. One end is like a barrio the other side is high end with some nice restaurants and a beautiful park. Love it on Sundays. Full of characters . Can't find this type of place anywhere in Santo Domingo. It IS TRUE DR

 

[RG84]

With all the roadworks going on they have completely crucified the Colonial Zone to the point that hardly anyone is going there. The Cuesta looks like it's about to shut down and even the Nacional is half-empty these days. There are almost no shops at all on the Conde other than fast food and souvenir shops, and it just looks really sad. Maybe things will turn around as high season comes, but those businesses rely heavily on locals coming during the 8 months of the year that aren't high season, and if nobody can park it's a big issue.

I went there last month and it was pain to get in if you drive. Better to take an Uber

 

[keepcoming]

Just getting in and out (driving) of that area is a pain. I know that is one reason I did not go there often. Though there are a couple of restaurants in the area that I like.

 

[NanSanPedro]

Just getting in and out (driving) of that area is a pain. I know that is one reason I did not go there often. Though there are a couple of restaurants in the area that I like.

I only go there on a Sunday and even then not that often. I have found parking on Marti about 1 or 2 blocks up from Parque Enriquillo and then walking down Duarte to Restauracion to Arzbispo Moreno is fairly easy. I would not try on a day other than Sunday because parking even on Marti would be a pain.

 

[keepcoming]

I only go there on a Sunday and even then not that often. I have found parking on Marti about 1 or 2 blocks up from Parque Enriquillo and then walking down Duarte to Restauracion to Arzbispo Moreno is fairly easy. I would not try on a day other than Sunday because parking even on Marti would be a pain.

I haven't been over by Parque Enriquillo in a long time. There used to be a place across from the park that made the best morir sonando but that was a long time ago.