I wanted to stay in the capitol and honestly this hotel was the newest and most convienent location. The entire hotel was modern and the view from the room was gorgeous. The staff members were accomodating and when I asked them where I could get a piece of traditional dominican birthday cake (because it was my birthday) they had the kitchen make me one..since there was no nearby bakery. The breakfast buffet was good but overpriced and yes the pool was small but so what...it was always empty. There weren't any worthy restaurants close to the hotel....but if you don't mind walking then you'll have a few options including a grocery store and a small strip mall. You can also take a short cab ride to el conde. But don't bother going into the so called mall next door (malecon) because it's just a bunch of ATM's. And last but not least try and eat at El Conuco which is a cheap cab ride or a long walk. The food was authentic and the staff was great. They even put on a show during dinner. If you are heading out to any of the bars/clubs make sure you get an early start because everything is over by 1am...even on the weekends.

I stayed or rather lived at this hotel over the course of 6 months on and off. I would say this is the best hotels in Santo Domingo for a business traveller. The rooms are nice and clean - I loved the white sheets and bedding. I think most of the rooms have some sort of view of the ocean. I was able to get the kind of drinks I wanted in the mini bar without a problem. The internet worked on most occassions but sometime it would be down for "maintenance". There is no wireless in the rooms which I did find a bit annoying but there is wireless in the main areas of the hotel. The executive lounge was beautiful and there wasa good selection of food and drinks each afternoon/night. The pool area is nice but the pool does not have a deep end. I loved the gym - even thought it was a bit small it was clean, open and had a gorgeous view of the ocean.
Overall I was very happy with my stays at this hotel. The employees are nice and as long as you are pleasant to them and treat them with respect, my requests were always granted. I truly felt that this place was by home away from home. (And I'm a pretty picky person)

The place across the street from the Hilton - Harry's Place has pretty good burgers.

Please don't go there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's soooo small! The pool was the smallest thing i've ever seen! And the worst part was the stage was outdoors ( it rained a lot). The rooms were okay. Right next to the entrance is a DUMP!!! I'm sorry to some people that think that place was nice, but really, IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!

The rooms were clean. The room service was okay. The restaurant staff - need more training and should learn how to give the same level service to all guests. The breakfast buffet was beautifully displayed. The chef seemed a little grumpy when asked what type of cheese was being used for my omelette. The fitness room was great - open with lots of mirrors and beautiful view of ocean. The Concierges were pretty in their new uniforms, but worthless. They couldn't answer questions about the hotel (late check out possible? still waiting for the answer to that one). They didn't any information about local events, about shopping (other than the brief description in the Directory), spas....nothing! They couldn't even tell you what stores were open in the "mall" next door to the hotel! Management should eliminate those position and set up a kiosk with pamphlets. The clerk in the Gift Shop never stop chewing her gum or talking on her cell phone until we were walking out of the shop. Manager was not available...I asked for him twice in 3 days I spent there.

New is not always better...I will stay at a smaller hotel next time in Santo Domingo.