First of all, Santo Domingo is not really a tourist destination. It is a very, very poor city and be warned women: you will get harassed. hotel was really pretty, but room 3030 is next to the dish-washing room. After a party that ended at midnight, we had employees yelling and singing right outside our room. The front desk was notified and did nothing. Finally, after an hour, I insisted that we get a new room-but never received an apology. This definitely could have been handled a lot better. Overall, though...the hotel was beautiful, the food was good, and the people were nice.

From the cool moist towel at check in to the turn down service with cookies, this is a place to be pampered with the tremendous plus of being in the very heart of the Zona Colonial. You do not even have to walk out the door to be immersed in history, but if you do, there are historic "firsts" in the Americas to your right, left and even at your feet (first paved street). Rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable with numerous amenities including soft robes, large towels and phones and light switches where they should be. Can't get away completely any more? Cable Internet in the room and Wi-Fi in the common areas. We were one of three couples and all had exactly the same experience right down to the wonderful complimentary breakfast buffet. and delightful al fresco lunch.

There is so much to do within a few hundred yards of the hotel that our two days and nights went by in a flash. The hotel is a block from Columbus Square, a great place to people watch and surrounded by nice shops with what looked to be local crafts, some high quality.

Actually booked a room at the Sofitel Frances but it was overbooked and I got moved to Nicolas de Ovando. I had no problem wih this as Nicols de Ovando is supposed to be the more upscale of the 2 and is only a few blocks away.

Staff was as friendly and helpful as could be though our room did have a mosquito problem and my wife and I suffered more than a few mosquito bites.

Outsid eof the mosquito issue, the hoel is beautiful and in a wonderful location in the colonial zone. We had breakfast on day and it was pretty good.

Overall, this hotel occupies the coolest building of all hotels in Santo Domingo. The Hilton ay be new and sleek but I doubtit can match the charm of Nicolas de Ovando

Beautiful hotel. We checked in late - - 11pm and had no problems whatsoever. The room was beautiful - - bed was comfortable, gorgeous marble bathroom, wonderful view from the window. The hotel grounds are stunning - - plants and paths and communal areas are kept beautifully. There is a reading area with books and lounging areas. The pool is fantastic. The restaurant is fine, although when we were there the exchange was bad so we were paying Los Angeles prices. The hotel is walking distance to the square and around the city. The hotel was not too crowded and not at all noisy.