Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando

I loved this property! What a time travel gem in the center of Santo Domingo’s old town. The delicacy of every single detail made us feel like royalty. The welcome letter had wax seal with the original seal of the governor’s whose house used to belong to. Beautifully decorated, elegant, fine, exquisite work to keep its original design. The concierge, Felix, was a plus. Ever present and such a problem solver. Knowledgeable about the history, he gave us a tour around the premises explaining everything. What a proper and decent person! His appearance was impeccable and so were his manners. The girls by the front desk, the boys by the bar, the waitresses, everyone was friendly and eager to answer any questions. Clara was a beautiful lady, it was a delight to have her as my waitress and so was Virgilio. They feel so proud of their jobs, and that says a lot. It was more than I expected.

I love this hotel. It was our second time here in less than sixty days after a short stay the first week of August. I left the last time with a desire to stay just a little bit longer; it was only logical that I would pick it as a place to stay for our 20th wedding anniversary. Once again, it was a pleasure to see the familiar faces like Felix, Clara, and Virgilio. What a wonderful place to visit to be treated as a guest yet feel like family. Thank you so much for your outstanding hospitality. I hope to see you soon!

A very elegant , beautiful and nevertheless a piece of Dominican history and architecture. Extremely welcoming and attentive personnel . I will definitely be back and recommend to my most beloved friends and family. The location is perfect and in walking distance to historic buildings and other places. I highly recommend it.

This hotel is a unique stay, as the former home / mansion of the first Spanish governor of the area. The building was expanded and now is run by a Dominican company on behalf of the government, which continues to own the facility. The whole site is very impressive, very historic, with all the charm that that conveys. One of the most unique properties I've ever stayed in and would absolutely stay there again. Walking distance to Parque Colon, nearby museums, shopping, the cathedral, as well as many restaurants, bars, etc. Excellent location.

Perfect location with easy access to to al Colonial Zone sites and easy taxi access too. Spacious public areas. Colonial room was very atmospheric if a little small. Comfortable bed. Greeting at reception with complimentary bubbly cocktail.