2 Girls Going To Sd...any Hotel And Disco Suggestions??

[Kaki]

The Sofitel on Las Damas is more central than the Atarazana, and I prefer its location to that of the Mercure. That's personal though; the Mercure may suit others better.

It is a beautiful building with a good reputation, but many bad reviews...if that makes sense. Mostly service and "value" related. I have a picture of the Sofitel in my album too, but I won't bother with yet another link!

Kaki

[dymmach]

5 minute walk between the three.

Anyone one of the lot would be a good choice no need rack your brain.

All are safe and clean. Though the mercure rooms are a tad bit smaller.

All have good AC as well, but don't use thier phones or take any thing out of the fridge very expensive!

[jrzyguy]

THere is also a new hotel "hotel Discovery" I checked it out in may. The rooms ARE small...but very nice and clean. It is located at the end of el conde right on the corner of Parque Indepencia (so you are close to the discotecas etc). No balconies..but they do have a nice roof deck with a tiny pool. (its more like an oversized jacuzzi....but it can be nice at night with while sipping a drink and catching some rays or enjoying the sunset).

THe only reason i didnt stay there was that I already had a reservation elsewhere. THe size of the room was small....and since i am a smoker I prefer a balcony and some fresh air. But i gotta say it was pretty nice for 46 bucks a night.

[pyratt]

As far as walking.....you're younger than me and I walk the entire ZC when I am there. I actually do a 5 mile walk every morning! No matter where you stay, you will pass the hotels discussed on your way to somewhere in the ZC.

Everytime I go to the Hard Rock, I find it full of Dominicans! There are tourists.... however, YOU ARE ONE TOO!

If you want real Dominican, book a room, ask around and you will find what you want....NoWhere seems to be as Dominican disco as you can get.....

It's not hard to find a party!

Have fun!

[sascha]

All good suggestions...As long as all of the hotels previously discussed are central itll probably come down to price in the end.

As for the Hard Rock...hehehe! You're completely right PYRATT! I am a tourist too...I guess Im just looking to stay away from some of the kinds of discos you find at the resorts in PC. We'll definitely check it out.

If any other suggestions come up, let me know! Cheers...

[Jimmydr]

Marriott Courtyard was very good and they have internet rates of $69 per room.

[Jimmydr]

Originally Posted by jrzyguy

THere is also a new hotel "hotel Discovery" I checked it out in may. The rooms ARE small...but very nice and clean. It is located at the end of el conde right on the corner of Parque Indepencia (so you are close to the discotecas etc). No balconies..but they do have a nice roof deck with a tiny pool. (its more like an oversized jacuzzi....but it can be nice at night with while sipping a drink and catching some rays or enjoying the sunset).

THe only reason i didnt stay there was that I already had a reservation elsewhere. THe size of the room was small....and since i am a smoker I prefer a balcony and some fresh air. But i gotta say it was pretty nice for 46 bucks a night.

I stayed there and it was pretty good only because they had a rooftop pool area to hang out in.

[Ladybird]

Originally Posted by sascha

All good suggestions...As long as all of the hotels previously discussed are central itll probably come down to price in the end.

As for the Hard Rock...hehehe! You're completely right PYRATT! I am a tourist too...I guess Im just looking to stay away from some of the kinds of discos you find at the resorts in PC. We'll definitely check it out.

If any other suggestions come up, let me know! Cheers...

Santo Domingo Hotel

Ive just come back from SD and found a little gem of a hotel, right between the Presidential Palace and the Zona Colonial. Carey House Hotel, 809 688 4808 for 1300 pesos per night for 2 people. Spotlessly clean rooms, good bathroom, towels, soap, best bed Ive slept in in a hotel for a long time. Good ac, cable, internet all included and fridge in the room. Speak to Peter he works pm speaks good English. Even late when the restaurant was closed he sent out for food and a great coffee for us for 120 pesos. Safe lovely clean area too.

[Ladybird]

and because of where it was situated there was no power problems

[Chirimoya]

I've driven past loads of times and always wondered about that one. I will recommend it to one of the organisations I work for, whose office is in Gazcue. They're always on the lookout for good value but decent accommodation for their visitors.