Hodelpa Nicolás De Ovando

“Chronicles of my Trip (April 16 to 20, 2026)”

My stay was tremendously rewarding and far exceeded my expectations. I am Dominican, and throughout my life I had always known and walked around the hotel’s surroundings. However, it was not until I moved to New York and reached my thirties that I finally had the opportunity to stay there and exper… more

My stay was tremendously rewarding and far exceeded my expectations. I am Dominican, and throughout my life I had always known and walked around the hotel’s surroundings. However, it was not until I moved to New York and reached my thirties that I finally had the opportunity to stay there and experience firsthand the beautiful colonial property I had admired and dreamed of visiting for many years. I stayed at the hotel from April 16 to April 20 (five days) while attending a friend’s wedding in Santo Domingo. One of the reasons I ultimately decided to stay at the hotel during my visit to the Dominican Republic was the generous 40% discount offered to wedding guests, which made the experience possible and even more appealing. I was pursuing, and was my dream, to stay here with my partner, who’s was visiting for the first time, during this trip since he’s politico and loves history as much as I do. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. We were welcomed with a complimentary drink, the doors were opened for us, and assistance with our luggage was provided immediately. The front desk experience was excellent, although unfortunately I do not remember the names of the team members who assisted us during check-in. Mr. Daniel Merán escorted me to my room and, from the day I arrived until the day I left, consistently provided exceptional service and attention. Beyond his kindness and professionalism, he was knowledgeable about every question I asked and always willing to help. The Colonial Room is exactly as pictured. It offers the intimate, rustic, Old-World atmosphere that anyone choosing this type of room would hope to find. It truly captures the charm and character of the historic property. On the day I arrived, I decided to walk through the corridors and grounds to admire the architecture and surrounding buildings. During that stroll, I met Clara Vélez, a member of the staff who left a wonderful impression on me. I am deeply grateful to her because she took the time to share the architectural and historical origins of the hotel, explaining how the different colonial houses were unified, who their original owners were, the gardens, the chapel visible across the way, and even the various plants and their fragrances throughout the property. As someone who loves history, this became one of the most memorable moments of my stay. It felt like a fortunate coincidence that our paths crossed. Clara was also consistently present throughout my visit and always willing to assist with anything I needed. I would also like to thank Manuel from the valet parking team for his attentiveness and professionalism, especially during the late nights and early mornings when I needed to access the parking area. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have stayed at such an extraordinary hotel. The property itself is beautiful, but what truly elevated the experience was the warmth, professionalism, and hospitality of the staff; of course, as we Dominicans are when it comes to host! I would gladly return again and again.

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