Hotel Continental, Santo Domingo

Myself and 3 others are going to be in Santo Domingo in June. Does anyone have any information on this hotel, its room, location, facilities etc. I have checked the review section and there is nothing about this hotel.

This Hotel is centrally located in distinguished area, one block a way from George Washington Blvd. (El Malecon)& the Caribbean Sea. within walking distance to Independence Park & Colonial Zone. The Hotel has 100 luxury room with private facilities. The hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant, Cocktail lounge, Disco Club, gift shop, car rental & conference room.

Rates: Single-USD$65, Double USD$75, Suite USD$95. Rates subject to 23% tax and USD$6 Energy Surcharge. Breakfast not included on rates listed.

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Ray Modesto

Here is the other "half of the story"...The hotel in question, designed and built by its original owner, is set in a very small lot and consequently most of its ground floor facilities are substandard. It is too expensive for what it is....be careful with your credit card charges. During my last visit, my credit card statement showed a US$400 unauthorized charge, purportedly made by a front desk dishonest clerk.

Pito

How would you caompare the Continental to the Hispanolia? Is there a pool, lounge off street parking at the Continental? How are their "Superior" rooms?

Thanks

If you are looking for a pool, definitely choose the Hispaniola over the Continental.

Three of us (All men) are planning on staying at the Continental in December. we have booked a "suite" that is supposed to accomodate 3 beds. Anyone ever stayed therre and can give me any mor einfo? Can we park our car, is breakfast included? Do they have a pool?

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks

Tom

Tom,

I don't know much about the Continental so I can't answer your questions about that. I can tell you though that I would stay at Hispaniola specially since there is not much difference in price, if any. The only drawback of Hispaniola, if you can call it that, is its location not being in the center of things. For a little variety you can also visit Hispaniola's sister property, Hotel Santo Domingo (my favorite in the capital). Their settings are lovely and their pools huge!

Natasha

Natasha

I ahve stayed at the Hispaniola multiple times and love it. Trying to book a room over the New Yera is the problem!! They won't confirm anything buy phone, fax or email!

Tom

can you help me to organise my next trip to DR Where to go for economical holidays ? Samana , Boca chica ..? , All inclusive or small hotel ? I will visit alone I'm scared to get bored Thanks for all Bye

Tom,

I don't know if this might help, but did you try to go through Premier Hotels & Resorts. I believe they still represent Hispaniola in Miami. In any case, I am not sure why the hotel is doing this, sounds like a bad policy. If they won't confirm your reservation in writing and on their own letterhead, do go somewhere else.

Natasha