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Occidental El Embajador

4.0 of 5
Avenida Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Ranked #5 of 67 hotels in Santo Domingo
4.0 of 5 stars 163 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(4)
  • Royal club(4)
  • Pool area(4)
  • Room service(3)
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globetroteando
New York City, New York
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

they must have hired help with the online reviews. the hotel is outdated, frayed, and has a nasty habit of booking 3-4 day weekends in their party tent which is guaranteed to keep anyone up who has a habit of going to bed before 3 AM. Most of the staff is very friendly and tries to help, but of course,... More

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aurora sagredo, Director of Sales at Occidental El Embajador, responded to this review
16 January 2012

Dear Sir, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as we value guest feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience at Occidental El Embajador. For more than 56 years, Occidental El Embajador has been an iconic hotel in the city of Santo Domingo, and we strive to keep our classic look. I understand however... More

S B
Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I stayed at this hotel for a work conference. The service was top-notch and the staff working there were kind and hospitable. They helped with every request our organization made (and there were many requests) and were willing to work with us despite the, at times, complicated logistics. While the service and the hospitality were amazing, I found the hotel... More

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clearsea51
Brussels
Contributor
13 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This is the 2nd time I selected this hotel which is near our Regional Office. This time there was a week end due to my flight plan. I checked in on a saturday evening with a jet lag. There was a wedding going on and the music was blaring up till 4 am ! Even though I was on the... More

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Carolina R
Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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Held a meeting there in November, and the thing that stuck out the most was the great staff. They were always available and willing to help with anything that we needed for our meeting! Additionally, the food was great, the rooms were nice...overall a good experience for our meeting. More

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lalocadr19
Hollywood, Florida
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

The hotel was great, clean, we had an excellent view of the city from our hotel. The price was not overprice. When staying in this location and car rental is need because hotel is a little far from the main attraction, hotel is close Palacio Nacional and El Malecon but a car is needed it. Great food in the restaurans... More

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Supadancer_11
Christ Church
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

I too stayed at this hotel for the trade show Design Caribben and found the staff to be very pleasant and courteous. The room was a good size and overall service was nice. Just bring your spanish up to date when dealing with the taxi drivers out side the hotel - They can rip you off if they think you... More

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nykr888
San Francisco, California
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Large, "stately" hotel in Santo Domingo. The rooms in the top floor are way overpriced, and the ones on the other floors have this really old feel - dark blue carpet, yellowing walls, grim lighting in the bathroom... not a very pleasant stay. The rooms with a view to the pool are OK, the rooms on the other side are... More

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aurora sagredo, Director of Sales at Occidental El Embajador, responded to this review
29 November 2011

Thank you for your review. We are always open to guest feedback as it helps us improve our facilities and customer service. For over half a century the Hotel Embajador has been recognized as the number one hotel of the city of Santo Domingo, and we try to keep our classic look as modern and neat as possible. We do... More

BearGuy60
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here for two nights prior to visiting other cities in DR. Wonderful classic property. Complimentary cocktails after check in at the circular bar in the lobby. Excellent service from the entire staff. Front desk service was exceptional. Banking window located just off the lobby for monetary exchage. The room was very large with a king size bed. One wall... More

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aurora sagredo, Director of Sales at Occidental El Embajador, responded to this review
18 September 2011

Thank you for being so appreciative of our hotels amazing classic style and delightful amenities. We are very proud of our property and it’s history. We sincerely appreciate your comments and we hope that you will visit us again soon!! Warm regards. More

roismcn
Miami Beach
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed for 6 nights over Design Caribbean and found the staff and service to be exceptional. I think we were a demanding group but nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were all well presented and very polite and accommodating. Breakfast was excellent and the El Jardin restaurant was delightful for dinner. We were also able to... More

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aurora sagredo, Director of Sales at Occidental El Embajador, responded to this review
18 September 2011

Thanks for staying with us and sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that Occidental El Embajador exceeded your expectations!! Once more, thank you!! It was a pleasure serving you!!! More

Scott H
Manama, Bahrain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

It is amazing what a difference great, attentive staff make. Old landmark hotel that I will gladly stay again. Have the Sangria at the pool bar and try the Churrasco in El Jardin restaurant. Very good standard breakfast. The rooms are being upgraded. Ask for an upgraded room. More

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Address: Avenida Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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