Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando

The architect colonial style, detail on decor and customer service.

This hotel represents the best of what the Colonial Zone has to offer. It is housed in an early colonial structure with walls that are nearly a yard thick. It is located on the earliest European-built paved street in the Americas. It boasts magnificent views of the port and the river from its perch atop the city walls. It is located a short walk from all the attractions worth visiting. It is impeccably maintained and it is staffed by dedicated employees.

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.