Several highly-rated hotels in Santo Domingo come recommended by travellers, including the
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG,
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel,
Billini Hotel, Historic Luxury,
Casas del XVI, and
Catalonia Santo Domingo.
The 5-star InterContinental Real Santo Domingo by IHG, with an excellent 9.6 rating, is highly praised for its location and friendly staff. Guests can enjoy designer toiletries, couples dining options, and an alfresco restaurant. Other features include champagne service, bathrobes, a club level lounge with refreshments, a Turkish bath, swim-up bar, and premium Egyptian cotton sheets. It is conveniently located near Caribbean Cinemas Acrópolis Centre, Blue Mall, and Agora Mall.
Another excellent choice is the 5-star El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, rated 9.2. This hotel offers elegant rooms and amenities, including designer stores on-site, executive rooms, bathrobes, and 24-hour room service. Guests can relax in a private indoor hot tub, enjoy premium bedding, and utilise the club level lounge. It is also a resort structure with a poolside bar and a garden view restaurant. The hotel is situated near Malecon and Caribbean Cinemas Acrópolis Centre.
For a great experience, consider the 4.5-star Billini Hotel, Historic Luxury, which has a 9.2 rating. Travellers consistently praise the helpful staff, superb location, and comfortable, beautiful rooms. This hotel provides a poolside restaurant, a complimentary stocked minibar, designer toiletries, and a poolside bar. Guests can also enjoy private winery tours and spacious suites. It is well-located near Playa Montesinos, Ozama Fortress, Alcazar de Colon, and Museo de la Familia Dominicana.
The 5-star Casas del XVI, with a 9.4 rating, offers excellent service and beautiful, private rooms. Guests particularly recommend the breakfast. Amenities include designer toiletries, deep-soaking bathtubs, air conditioning, private pools, Egyptian cotton sheets, bathrobes, and premium bedding. Valet parking is also available. It is close to Playa Montesinos, Ozama Fortress, and Guibia Beach.
Finally, the 5-star Catalonia Santo Domingo, rated 8.8, is known for its excellent staff, clean rooms, and delicious food. This hotel features a poolside bar, couples dining, an alfresco restaurant, bathrobes, premium bedding, executive rooms, and 24-hour room service. It is conveniently located near Palacio de Bellas Artes, Malecon, and Guibia Beach.