Santo Domingo - Hostal Nicolas De Ovando

Any hotel that starts your stay with some Cigars in your room as a welcome gift,is at the top of my list.Loved the location at the begining of the Conde, my room was simple but comfortable,the... More>

Any hotel that starts your stay with some Cigars in your room as a welcome gift,is at the top of my list.Loved the location at the begining of the Conde, my room was simple but comfortable,the breakfast was great and the pool was very relaxing. Of all the hotels in Santo Domingo this is the most luxurious,and I have stayed at most of the compitition. Quaint yet a wide diversity in rooms and public spaces,augmented with perfect service makes this the top hotel in SD.

I love to stay in this hotel when coming on the weekends for social events. is gorgeus, romatic and perfect for something different. breakfast is very good too. the only problem is sometimes... More>

I love to stay in this hotel when coming on the weekends for social events. is gorgeus, romatic and perfect for something different. breakfast is very good too. the only problem is sometimes the parking and to get to city on regular weeks day due to transit.

My husband and I recently spent the week traveling throughout the DR. We flew in and out of Santo Domingo and stayed here one night ? and were totally saddened to ever have to leave. This must be... More>

My husband and I recently spent the week traveling throughout the DR. We flew in and out of Santo Domingo and stayed here one night ? and were totally saddened to ever have to leave. This must be, hands down, the best place to stay in the city. We had had a long day of travel and some rental-car fiascos and were fairly downtrodden upon arriving here, but that all changed once we pulled up to the door. We were promptly greeted by courteous and professional doormen who helped us inside, were given moist towels and refreshing drinks as we pulled up to the check-in desk, and were even upgraded to a nicer room for a reason that wasn't made clear and we didn't feel the need to inquire as to why. The front desk staff were utterly professional and polite. We suddenly felt so very much better about our trip because of this hotel. The lobby is breathtaking ? as is the entire hotel. Even the hallways are beautiful! Our room featured wonderful tiled floors, huge arched stone doorways, vaulted ceilings, a clean and spacious bathroom, and a wonderful window with seating area that opened out onto the main street. Our room was immaculately clean and the bed was so comfortable. When we came back for the night after eating at a tapas restaurant at the nearby plaza (the restaurant is called Pura Tasca and we totally recommend it!) we found our lights had been cozily set on, the bed linens turned down, a little amuse-bouche placed on each side of the bed and everything in happy order. The pool area was beautiful, the courtyard with the fountain made for wonderful photos, and the restaurant looked fabulous (though we, sadly, did not have a chance to eat at it.) If we ever return to Santo Domingo again, we would absolutely stay at this hotel. We stayed at another hotel on the other end of our trip ? one that was rated even higher on TripAdvisor, mind you ? and we were utterly regretful that we did not return to Nicholas de Ovando. We even walked past the front doors wistfully wishing we could stay there instead. One of our favorite hotels we have been in, from the US to Canada to Tahiti to Ecuador to Costa Rica to Puerto Rico ? this is definitely a top choice! This place is a gem and we enthusiastically recommend it. You will not be sorry. Period.

We stayed for several nights meeting our son who was in the Peace Corps. The rooms were large and clean. We loved the breakfast buffet-lots of choices and even pancakes! The pool is clean and... More>

We stayed for several nights meeting our son who was in the Peace Corps. The rooms were large and clean. We loved the breakfast buffet-lots of choices and even pancakes! The pool is clean and enjoyable. Very near the freeway so can be noisy, but that is life in the DR!

Just about everything is excellent at this hotel and the restaurant. To relax on pool or inner courts is highly recommended. Ideal place for visit of ancient city. Had chosen hotel to relax prior... More>

Just about everything is excellent at this hotel and the restaurant. To relax on pool or inner courts is highly recommended. Ideal place for visit of ancient city. Had chosen hotel to relax prior to take departure of cruise. Result very satisfying.