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Occidental El Embajador

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3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
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#17 of 63 hotels in Santo Domingo
Description: Eight-story Hotel contemporary design overlooking the Caribbean & mountains, 45 minutes from the Intl Airport of Las Americas.
  • Address
    Avenida Sarasota 65
    Santo Domingo
    Dominican Republic
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 19 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 14 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 14 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 14 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 14 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 4 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 15 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 15 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 15 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 15 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 20% based on 15 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Occidental El Embajador

( 1-10 of 19 )
May 11, 2008

I spent two nights at El Embajador in May with my family, in the upgraded area of the Executive floors (5th and 6th). Overall this hotel does not get 5 stars only because it shows some signs of age, however in my opinion it is the best way to get to know and understand the grandeur of the Dominican Republic... more

2 of 5 stars
Puerto Plata
Apr 16, 2008

I had writen before about the bad internet service and lack of care from the employees but not sure why it was removed. I also had sent letter directly to the mannagers but never received a reponce either. How ever I must aggree with the last post, when I was there I was also over charged on the mini bar,... more

Mar 31, 2008

I stayed for a night on 3/28 at this hotel and it was terrible. The place is OLD!!! I booked with Expedia and paid for a superior room with breakfast included. I got a room on the 4th floor which was supposed to be non-smoking but smelled of smoke. I called the front-desk to complain about the smell of smoke... more

4 of 5 stars
Albany, NY
Mar 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel for one day, prior to departing on a 7 day cruise from Santa Domingo. The hotel was about 35 minutes from the airport, a $40 cab ride. The hotel lobby was very nice, as was the room. It cost us $135 per night (that includes all taxes). Unfortunately the pool was under construction, but was starting... more

4 of 5 stars
Miami, Florida
Feb 19, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

When you arrive to El Embajador Occidental, the staff is very friendly and the check in process is fast and easy. If you´ve had reserved a Executive floor room you are headed directed to the floor and your check in is up there. The rooms are nicely set, I received a nice King Bed since I reserved a Suite on... more

Feb 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I had stayed at this hotel many, many times in the late 90's and early 2000's. Although not the cheapest hotel it does offer better than average accomodation, particularly for the business traveler. I would recommend upgrading to the 5th or even 8th floors where the facilties such as complimentary breakfast served on your floor make for an easy start... more

5 of 5 stars
West Chester
Aug 12, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

My wife of 28 wonderful years is Dominican and we visit our family in Santo Domingo fairly often. Over the last 2 years we have stayed at the Embajador 8 times or so and have obviously had a good experience to have gone back so frequently. While the hotel has an interesting history and is right in the center of... more

2 of 5 stars
Washington DC
Apr 4, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

As frequent travelers, we were underwhelmed with the property. The rooms were very average (see pictures). They need updating. The restaurants did not serve very good food. The best part was the breakfast offered with the room (made to order omelets and buffet). The management was lack-luster and inconsistent with the way they treated their guests. However, there are 2... more

Sep 12, 2006
4/6 found this review helpful

My heart sank when I saw that this hotel was celebrating its 50th anniversary! However, it has obviously had numerous touch-ups over the year and my room on the exec floor was ok. I found the staff to be helpful when contacted about a problem, but rarely followed through. For instance, it took two and a half days to replace... more

2 of 5 stars
Fort Worth, TX
Feb 19, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

The Embajador is significantly cheaper than the Jaragua and is a nice hotel for the price. Be sure to book a room on the side away from the birds. The birds flock to the trees in front of the hotel and it is very loud in the morning. Both restaurants in the hotel were very good and there are many... more

Reviews of Occidental El Embajador

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Avenida Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic