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

sascha · #1 10-07-2007, 04:38 PM

now that we've figured out the bus route to SD from PC - thanks to drloca, apostropheman, fabekid, rubio_higuey and rocky

my girlfriend and i are trying to figure out the best place to book a hotel. we want something safe and CLEAN. we're complete neat freaks so cleanliness is essential. we also want to be in the heart of the action. ive been reading some previous posts and im not sure if the colonial zone is the best area or if there is a better area for 2 gals travelling alone looking to have a good time.

we dont want to have to take long taxi rides everywhere and we're both into raggaeton, hip hop, pop etc...but we are open minded and would love try something new. we're looking for hot spots with a good mix of locals and tourists so if anyone can suggest some great clubs and a great hotel in SD we would appreciate it

cheers, sascha

Kaki · #2 10-07-2007, 05:07 PM

I don't know if I read your comments to say that you're open to staying in the Colonial Zone or looking elsewhere, but my mom and I stayed at the Hotel Atarazana on the edge of the area. It was indeed clean and had very funky appointments and style. The breakfast was my mom's favourite part, and I really loved our hostess, Susanne. The price was good and we 2 "girls" felt safe there, even walking back to the hotel at night, spending the day walking around the Zone without concerns.

I have pictures of the hotel posted at http://travel.webshots.com/photo/287...64234328HkAwCr

I have no suggestions on nightlife, sorry!

Kaki

sascha · #3 10-07-2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks for your post Kaki and for the link to your photos. I have checked this hotel out online but was on the fence because their website is under construction but it does look clean and modern

and if its in the heart of the city, it may be perfect for us. Do you remember what the room rate was per night?

We're 2 girls in our mid to late 20s so if anyone else can recommend a couple of great clubs and restaurants, that would be awesome!

2LeftFeet · #4 10-07-2007, 05:33 PM

How much do you want to spend?

dymmach · #5 10-07-2007, 05:45 PM

I would suggest Hotel Mercure $44.00 if booked online in advance.

Located in the CZ right on "EL CONDE", close to all nite life.

Security and police , clean rooms & nice decor , taxis , free breakfast, multi lingual staff.

Ideal for 1st time visitors.

pyratt · #6 10-07-2007, 06:17 PM

I concur...Hotel Mercure

$65 per night for TWO incuding taxes & breakfast (Book Online)

Excellent value, SUPERB STAFF, great location...CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN

Plenty of security, and the breakfast buffet is really good!

pyratt · #7 10-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Oh yeah..CLUBS

..sorry, walk up Hostos (in front of Mercure) and you will find Club NoWhere.

The Hard Rock Cafe is east on Conde a short walk from Hotel Mercure and so is the first church in the New World if you're so inclined. (to repent for your actions ha ha)

Have fun!

sascha · #8 10-08-2007, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the tips

The Hotel Mercure looks awesome. Im looking to spend no more than $80 US/night as long as we're in the heart of the city and are able to walk to some great restaurants and bars.

As for the clubs/discos, will the Hard Rock be full of tourists? We're looking for something with a more local vibe. Is the Mercure close to the Loft and Praia?

STUPID QUESTION: Is the Colonial Zone the same area as Ciudad Colonial?

Kaki · #9 10-08-2007, 02:52 AM

I don't remember exactly how much the Atarazana was, but I seem to recall $70. Less than $80 for sure, and a small discount was given for paying cash.

I tend to hear the Colonial Zone referred to as the Zona Colonial, but the "ciudad" Colonial makes sense too. I'll leave the confirmation on that to the pros.

The Mercure is more central, being on Conde, but I liked the fact that being where we were a few blocks away from that area meant that we became familiar with a larger circle of the Zona. Crossing in front of the Alcazar de Colon twice a day, seeing it in all lighting and moods was a highlight. I have a picture of the Mercure Hotel at http://travel.webshots.com/photo/278...64234328xmvHdv To look at the shots before and after, you can see where the hotel is situated.

Kaki

sascha · #10 10-08-2007, 03:16 AM

kaki...thanks for the photos. they give me some idea of the area which is exactly what we want to see

ive also been looking at the Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando in "Ciudad Colonial." its a bit more than we would like to spend but does anyone know if this hotel is as central as the atarazana or the mercure?