Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando Hotel

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... more

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.<br... more

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... more

My husband I just got back from a fabulous weekend at this hotel in Santo Domingo.Although the rate per night was US $139.00 , with taxes it came to $179.00, still a bargain.I speak very little Spanish and my husband none.Not a problem! The reception and concierge spoke English fluently and were very helpful with all our questions. Check in was very smooth and we were quickly escorted to our room.I took a lot of small bills for tips, and that really came in handy.You want to give them something for such gracious service. At first I thought... more

I stayed in this hotel for three nights in July 2006. The hotel is really beautiful. It is located in the historic district and is within walking distance of all the main attractions in Santo Domingo. It was previously the Spanish governor's residence and has been sensitively and elegantly transformed into a hotel. The rooms are simple and uncluttered (if you are looking for shag-pile carpet and velvet curtains this isn't a hotel for you) but it does have all the luxuries you would expect of a five star hotel. After a tiring trip... more

Visited the Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando for few days, we first got the room 4052 looking toward the street, beautiful colonial room (large), after a couple of ours of rain, we had water in so they changed us to a junior suite 3016, also beautiful now looking to the river (no the best view). The staff is very friendly and helpful, however, do not think they are very fast, just be a little pacient and everything will be great. The breakfast is buffet style, very good capuccino, food is also good. The area is the colonial part of... more

We stayed at the "Nicolas" from Mar. 20 to 24 (2006) after researching Santo Domingo hotels extensively. Let me first state we had just completed a week in the Boca Chica region. Large, busy hi-rise type hotels were, preferably, not on our agenda. From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the attention to detail - especially our personal needs. From the cool towelettes and tropic drinks to the friendly "Dominican" front-office staff, our check-in was pleasant and professional. After reading the previous review I'd just... more

I have stayed at either Frances or Nicolas de Ovando every time in DR and although they are charming there are quite a few annoying problems such as lack of hot water and the normal DR hassles. However, by far the most concerning is their insistance that you sign a 20, 000 pesos amount on your credit card on arrival and this on top of signed credit card form when booking on line. In theory, when you check out you should agree a final amount with the hotel but in my last case , although I signed a final account on departure my Amex card was... more

We stayed at the Sofitel De Nicholas in Santo Domingo because we had read the reviews and it really appealed to what we wanted. The Hotel itself was beautiful, very clean and the Dominican workers except the front desk, were very pleasant, nice and accommodating. The two women at the front desk, were very rude, discourteous, and ignorant. I am not sure if they were Dominican or not because usually D.R. people are very pleasant. One had blonde hair and the other darker hair. They treated us with disrespect and acted as though... more

The hotel, staff and location are excellent and the free breakest is much better than I would have ever managed.