Map of Colonial Zone

[yayow]

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A map of colonial zone, followed by post with some sites:

[yayow]

1. Puerta el Conde / Door of the Conde
2. Altar de la Patria / Altar of the Nation
3. Fuerte de la Concepcion
4. Fuerte de la Caridad/Fort of Charity
5. Iglesia de San Lazaro / Church of San Lazaro
6. Mercado Modelo
7. Fuerte de San Lazaro
8. Calle del Conde / Street of the Count
9. Iglesia y Convento de las Mercedes / Church and Convent of Our
Lady of Mercy
10. Casa de las Academias or Casa de Luis
11. Iglesia de San Miguel
12. Fuerte de San Miguel
13. Ruinas (ruins) El Hospital San Nicolás de Bari
14. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
15. Casa de los Medallones/House of Medaillions or Casa de la Moneda /
House of Currencies
16. Convento y Iglesia de los Dominicos/Monastery and Church of the
Dominican Order
17. Ruinas (ruins) del Monasterio de San Francisco
18. Amber World Museum / Larimar Factory
19. Plaza at Ermita de San Anton and Fort San Francisco
20. Ermita de San Antón / Hermatige of San Antón
21. Fuerte de San Francisco
22. Iglesia Santa Bárbara / Church of Santa Barbara
23. Fuerte de Angulo
24. Fuerte de la Carena
25. Fuerte de Santa Bárbara
26. Ceiba de Colon
27. Museo de Juan Pablo Duarte / Museum of Juan Pablo Duarte
28. Museo Naval de las Atarazanas / Naval Museum of the Atarazanas
29. Bateria del Almirante / Battery of the Admiral
30. Alcazar de Colón / Columbus Palace
31. Puerta de las Atarazans
32. Casa Reales (Las) / The Royal Houses
33. Alcantarilla Colonial / Colonial Culverts
34. Casa del Cordón / House of Cords
35. Plaza de España or Plaza de Armas
36. Puerta de San Diego / Gate of St. James
37. Museo de las Casas Reales / Museum of the Royal Houses
38. Reloj de Sol / Sun Dial
39. Fuerte Invencible
40. Capilla de los Remedios / Chapel of Remedies






41. Casa de los Jesuitas / House of the Jesuites
42. Casa de las Gárgolas / House of the Gargoyles
43. Casa de Juan Viloria
44. Panteón Nacional / National Pantheon
45. Plaza María de Toledo
46. Casa de Hernán Cortés
47. Residencia de Ovando / Governor Nicolás Ovando's Residence
48. Palacio de Borgellá
49. Parque Colón / Columbus Park
50. Palacio Consistorial
51. Cathedral de Santa Maria / Cathedral of Santa Maria
52. Plazoleta y Callejónde los Curas / Plaza and Alley of the Cures
53. Larimar Museum
54. Casa del Sacramento / House of Sacrament
55. Calle las Damas
56. Fortress of Santo Domingo also known as Fortelaza Ozama
57. Convento y Iglesia de Santa Clara / Convent and Church of Santa Clara
58. Plazoleta Padre Billini
59. Casa del Tostado / House of Tostado
60. Plaza Bartolomé de las Casas
61. Parque Duarte
62. Capilla de la Tercera Orden Dominica / Chapel of the Third Dominican Order
63. Casa del Tapao
64. Park or Plaza of Fortelaza San Jose
65. Fuerte de San José / Fort of St. Jose
66. Statue of Fray Anton de Montesin
67. Iglesia y Convento Regina Angelorum / Church and Convent of
Regina Angelorum
68. Museo de la Porcelana/Museum of Porcelain
69. Iglesia del Carmen/Church of Our Lady of Carmen
70. Capilla de San Andrés / The Chapel of San Andrés
71. Fuerte de San Gil/Fort of San Gil
72. Puerta de la Misericordia/Gate of Mercy
73. Las Atarazanas / The Atarazanas
74. Cementerio de la Avenida Independencia / Cemetery Avenue Independencia
75. Malecón
76. Casa de Bastidas / House of Bastidas
77. Casa de los Presidentes / House of the Presidents
78. Casa de los Dávila / House of Dávila
79. Colegio de Gorjón/ College or School of Gorjón (Centro Cultural de España)
80. Plaza Pellerano Castro
81. Stairs of las Damas/ Escalinatas de las Damas
82. Rum and Sugar Museum

[yayow]

the accompanying numbers for the sites didn't come up on the map, but you can go to this website and find out anything to do with the colonial zone, restaurants, clubs, historical sites, calendar of events etc.

http://www.colonialzone-dr.com/CZ_Map.html

[yayow]

Hotel Discovery located across from Parque Independencia, and the entrance to el conde. They seem to have 4 different priced rooms, the top priced one being $80, and the least being $35, the in between are $60 and $50. No additional chica price for the top two priced rooms, and an additional $10 chica price for the two lower priced rooms. They have the normal ammenities, wifi, hot water, safe, cable etc. They also have outside public areas on every floor, on the top floor the public area also has a small pool, I mean small!!, smaller than what you would get if you stayed at an individual villa in Casa Linda. Phone # (809) 687-4048/5078; email: hoteldiscovery@verizon.net.do website: www.discoverygranhotel.com (http://www.discoverygranhotel.com/)

Again imho a better overall deal is to be found at the Aparta Roma.

Here are a few pictures:

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the $35 room, very basic and small plus don't forget the $10 chica fee

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the $50 room, basic w/ $10 chica fee

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other room and public area on next post.

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[yayow]

continuation of photos from Hotel Discovery:

the top priced room, with sitting area:

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Outside public sitting area:

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Real tiny pool:

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[yayow]

other options around the Colonial Zone that may have been a better deal for you:

Hotel Palacio - (half a block from el conde) the most expensive one, but real nice (you really don't need this) they want $95.00 per night and $12.00 chica fee. (hotelpalacio@codetel.net.do) or (hotelpalacio@firstcaribbeanhotels.com) tel (809) 682-4730.

Hotel Monumental - (entrance on el conde) the cheapest hotel and most basic but clean. They want $45.00 paying by credit card or $35.00/night paying cash. they charge $10.00 chica fee. (hotelmonumental.com.do) tel (809) 682-4747.

Gran Hotel Aida - (around the corner from el conde w/ some rooms above the el conde) very nice, clean. they want $55.00/night with no chica fee. (email hotelaida@codetel.net.do) tel (809) 685-7692.

Aparta Hotel Roma - (around the corner from el conde w/ some rooms above the el conde) very nice and very clean all and all (everything considered) maybe your best bet. they want $45.00/night with no chica fee. (email apartahotel_roma@hotmail.com) tel (809) 682-0318.


I personally would have reccommended the Aparta Hotel Roma, which has rooms overlooking El Conde in the Colonial Zone, in my opionion for what you get the best deal by far.

[yayow]

Quick info on some other hotels next to el conde in Colonial Zone:

Location of Hotel Roma:

corner of:

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Across from La Despensa (supermercado)

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Some rooms above the hardware department store and down block from it's entrance about 65 feet:

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entrance:

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entrance again, step through door and you are at reception desk:
No sign above entrance or anywhere indicating location so follow these instructions.

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[yayow]

Hotel Aida:

across from Pizza Hut, corner of:

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Sign on el conde:

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entrance down espillat about 50 feet:

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Hotel Monumental entrance located on el conde:

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entrance - enter go up stairs reception area one flight up:

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[yayow]

Hotel Conde De Penalba:

Rooms Ok, clean great location, with all normal ammenities, hot water, wifi, cable, safes etc. three types of rooms, standard type c $60, 1 full size bed; standard type b $65, 1 Queen bed; junior suite $80, 2 Queen size beds, no price for chica before midnight, after midnight $10. telephones: (809) 688-7121/7175; email: condepenalba@codetel.net.do website: www.condepenalba.com (http://www.condepenalba.com)

located in Parque de Colon, a half of block from the Hard Rock Cafe:

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Restaurant and outside cafe very popular for a cold drink and chica watching:

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the rooms:

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outside terrace overlooking the el conde:

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[yayow]

Hodelpa Caribe Colonial Boutique Hotel:

First impression expensive, and they probably would like to discourage mongering, when I asked about if there was a fee for a female guest not registered with you they first looked at me like I had two heads, so I asked again and the woman behind the desk says to me we know what you are talking about it will be $25 to bring someone in. I just looked at her and asked to see a room. Nobody wanted to show me a room, I felt they thought they would catch whatever I had. :mad:.

contact info: (809) 688-7799 (809) 221-7980; email: ccolonial@hodelpa.com ; website: www.hodelpa.com (http://www.hodelpa.com)

location around the corner from Hard Rock Cafe on Isabel la Católica No. 159. Four different room sizes: Standard $85, Superior $95, Superior Deluxe $109, Suite Caribe $167. as mentioned before $25 additional chica fee. Nice restuarant, all the normal amenities, wifi available in the 3rd floor rooms, and computer access in the lobby.

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Only room that they had availabe to show me; or so they said was the Superior Deluxe here are some pictures, for my money not worth it.

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netting around 2 full size beds

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the balcony:

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the restaurant:

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[yayow]

Lastly today we have the Hostal La Colonia:

located across the street from Hodelpa on Isabel La Católica, room price $50/night, all normal ammenities, safe, hot water, wifi, no additional chica price, but she needs ID. The rooms have no windows, but they have a public area overlooking the street on each floor.

contact info: (809) 221-0084; email: hostallacolonial@yahoo.com

Some pictures:

room basic:

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safe/ small refrigerator:

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entrance:

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public common area overlooking street:

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[Downtown]

Nice posts, very informative!!

[yayow]

For those of you who like to know a little more about a city than just where the putas are (I know this is in the minority, but what the hell):

Parque Independencia:

Surrounded by the busy avenues of Independencia, Bolívar and Palo Hincado, this park marks the beginning of the Colonial Zone at its western extreme. Although the area is somewhat run-down, its historic importance cannot be disregarded as where the old and the new parts of the city converge. Often referred as the center of the city, this popular location hosts the Altar de la Patria , a mausoleum where the remains of the patriots Duarte , Sánchez and Mella lie. The Puerta del Conde , another historic site, is located at the entrance of this park.

A few pictures:

entrance from different views:

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[yayow]

Parque Independencia (cont'd):

The Altar de la Patria , a mausoleum where the remains of the patriots Duarte , Sánchez and Mella lie:

the blue building behind the Altar de la Patria, is the television station telemicro (normally channel 5), one of the largest in D.R., they give tours:

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Inside the Altar:

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the remains:

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Also a popular place for chica watching, throughout the day especially at lunch time, as many sit in the park and enjoy their lunch, IMO a bit spot for chica watching and meeting chicas in a park is actually on the other end of El Conde in Parque Colon (in parque colon a few girls do their tourist hunting there, or just sit and wait for tourists to make eye contact, especially later in the evenings.:

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[the_Jayman]

NICE THREAD ! ! !

THANKS ! ! !

[psriches]

Aparta Hotel Roma - (around the corner from el conde w/ some rooms above the el conde) very nice and very clean all and all (everything considered) maybe your best bet. they want $45.00/night with no chica fee. (email apartahotel_roma@hotmail.com) tel (809) 682-0318.


I personally would have reccommended the Aparta Hotel Roma, which has rooms overlooking El Conde in the Colonial Zone, in my opionion for what you get the best deal by far.I co-sign on Hotel Roma.

Pound for pound, peso for peso, best deal around El Conde! I was able to get this room for $45. It was clean, spacious, air con, tv, nice bathroom and had a kitchen. Very chica friendly with no fees.

They even have a website for reservations: http://apartahotelroma.com/

Great find Yayow!!!!

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[prtyr2]

One of my fave new spots is in front of the ruins of san francisco. They set up a bandstand and make shift dance floor on sundays and some cuban gusy play music for free!
Good stuff. Drink beer from colmados which are cheap and have a good time. Went a few weeks back with novia and she loved it. Her sister is visiting her today and I said she should take her sister to the concert. She said no. . .. . she wants to go when I get back. . . .except I won't be in town on sundays for a month or so. Oh well. BTW yayow check out casa de teatro on merino thursday nights. They have live jazz. In fact I will be back in town not this coming thursday but the following. We should grab some beers and check out some tunes!

[KoKi9290]

other options around the Colonial Zone that may have been a better deal for you:

Hotel Palacio - (half a block from el conde) the most expensive one, but real nice (you really don't need this) they want $95.00 per night and $12.00 chica fee. (hotelpalacio@codetel.net.do) or (hotelpalacio@firstcaribbeanhotels.com) tel (809) 682-4730.

Hotel Monumental - (entrance on el conde) the cheapest hotel and most basic but clean. They want $45.00 paying by credit card or $35.00/night paying cash. they charge $10.00 chica fee. (hotelmonumental.com.do) tel (809) 682-4747.

Gran Hotel Aida - (around the corner from el conde w/ some rooms above the el conde) very nice, clean. they want $55.00/night with no chica fee. (email hotelaida@codetel.net.do) tel (809) 685-7692.

Aparta Hotel Roma - (around the corner from el conde w/ some rooms above the el conde) very nice and very clean all and all (everything considered) maybe your best bet. they want $45.00/night with no chica fee. (email apartahotel_roma@hotmail.com) tel (809) 682-0318.


I personally would have reccommended the Aparta Hotel Roma, which has rooms overlooking El Conde in the Colonial Zone, in my opionion for what you get the best deal by far.

I've been staying at the Palacio for the last two years and never had them charge me a chica fee. Last stayed there in January. Also, if you book on line the rooms start at around $82 inc. taxes.

[Drjetman]

When I was at the Palacio a couple of months ago they said if you bring a chica in and they stay all night or after 9pm it's an extra $10.00.

[yayow]

One of my fave new spots is in front of the ruins of san francisco. They set up a bandstand and make shift dance floor on sundays and some cuban gusy play music for free!
Good stuff. Drink beer from colmados which are cheap and have a good time. Went a few weeks back with novia and she loved it. Her sister is visiting her today and I said she should take her sister to the concert. She said no. . .. . she wants to go when I get back. . . .except I won't be in town on sundays for a month or so. Oh well. BTW yayow check out casa de teatro on merino thursday nights. They have live jazz. In fact I will be back in town not this coming thursday but the following. We should grab some beers and check out some tunes!


P2 the weekend of the 29th or 30th will be better for me, drop me a line if this fits in your schedule. Would like to see how they set up their jazz.

[weyland]

Very useful thread. Good to have all the information in one place.

[mikelodge]

I co-sign on Hotel Roma.

Pound for pound, peso for peso, best deal around El Conde! I was able to get this room for $45. It was clean, spacious, air con, tv, nice bathroom and had a kitchen. Very chica friendly with no fees.

They even have a website for reservations: http://apartahotelroma.com/

Great find Yayow!!!!

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Great info Thanks Yayow

[chicmatic]

ok...on this upcoming trip I plan to go to Santo Domingo for the first time sometime on Monday and leave @ 7:00am on Tuesday the 15th. I was thinking about Hotel Discovery but am now considering Aparta Hotel Roma. Thanks for the information everyone!

[DRCowboy]

Hola!
I would like to thank everyone for the excellent information. I will be in santo Domingo Noveber 20 - 29. I will be staying at the Aparta Holel La Roma. I usually hit all the local spots for food but have a question. Any suggestions for seafood? Any suggestions for Pizza? Some of the threads are from 2007 and not sure if some of the businesses may have moved or closed down.

Thanks for the help....
jim

[RickRock]

Hola!
I would like to thank everyone for the excellent information. I will be in santo Domingo Noveber 20 - 29. I will be staying at the Aparta Holel La Roma. I usually hit all the local spots for food but have a question. Any suggestions for seafood? Any suggestions for Pizza? Some of the threads are from 2007 and not sure if some of the businesses may have moved or closed down.

Thanks for the help....
jim
I found the map very helpfulas well. Great job!

[givengo440]

ok...on this upcoming trip I plan to go to Santo Domingo for the first time sometime on Monday and leave @ 7:00am on Tuesday the 15th. I was thinking about Hotel Discovery but am now considering Aparta Hotel Roma. Thanks for the information everyone!

Chicmatic Aparta Hotel Roma is where I stay during all of my trips! I used to stay at the Palacio which is right up the street but Roma is a lil cheaper and you get the same service. From the hotel staff to the Security both are top knotch no chica gets out unless you walk them to the door. I will say the Palacio has some nice looking chicas but do not expect any of them to deal with you b/c of there jobs. I wish I can be there for that on Monday but I will be pulling out Sunday as originally planned.

[Drjetman]

Great thread Yayow!