02/2005 - Marriott Courtyard

[travelman]

This hotel is also chica friendly and brand new

[Jimmydr]

Any details such as price, restaurants onsite. You know. :?:


145 rooms.

Fall rate is $79 per night.

[Dark Knight]

I stayed at the Courtyard Marriot last month for 6 nights.It is chica friendly.The girls need to show a cedular id.Breakfast is free and the restuarant is not open for dinner, only room service.
Great rooms,27"tv,fridge,safe,iron and board.Also a pool on site,health club and washers and dryers!

[gdogg]

$79 a night isn't bad for all of that. Welcome to the board, acmike!
:wink:

[Jimmydr]

$79 a night isn't bad for all of that. Welcome to the board, acmike!
:wink:

Thats plus tax but still a good price.


Welcome to the board.

[gilbert]

stayed there. Pretty good. Needed it because of the insuite internet. Next time I will go for something cheaper though :)

[BrooklynBeas]

Welcome to the board Gilbert... How many times were you in the DR... and what parts?

[SJG]

Aha, a simple search and I got my info. It will only coast me 55,000 of my reward points to stay here for free for a week....

[MegaSquirt]

Is this place near the water like the Hilton?
If one has to choose between Marriott and Hilton, which would you pick?

[SJG]

Hilton on the water in Boca Chica = $1435.00 for the week
Hilton in the city of Santo Domingo = $945 for the week
Marriott Courtyard in city = free (reward points, $637 for the week)

I'll stick with Marriott, it's about 20 minutes ride to the beach, but it's free for me. Hilton is a step up in quality if price is not an issue, and being on the beach can't be beat.

[MisterPink]

Hilton AKA Hamaca in Boca Chica is 100% NON GF unless you check them in and buy them an AI bracelet for about $75USD or more. Impossible to pay off security.

[Cuba Libre]

Marriott Courtyard This hotel is also chica friendly and brand newAre you talking about the one in Santo Domingo or the one in Santiago?

[Seattliter]

My last visit was the Marriott Courtyand in Santo Domingo, and it was chica friendly.

[Jimmydr]

My last visit was the Marriott Courtyand in Santo Domingo, and it was chica friendly.


Great timing, I need a hotel there in 2 weeks.

[bmag]

be sure to book on the internet. it's about half price now online

[Jimmydr]

be sure to book on the internet. it's about half price now online


I have a coupon, 2 free nights.

[Seattliter]

Out of curiosity, did you find the hotel continues to be chica friendly?

[Pana]

I just found a voucher I have to use for this place before it expires, Pana will back soon :wink:.

[MrHappy]

Out of curiosity, did you find the hotel continues to be chica friendly?

Yes, it is...

[Seattliter]

Thanks. And I can report that as of today (Jan. 3) the Marriott Courtyard continues to be very chica friendly.

I have been here 4 days and made two friends -- non professionals. The hotel had no problem whatsoever with one leaving and one joining me a short while later (then the first one coming back -- then the 2nd one returning).

They do have to produce their i.d.

[Jimmydr]

Well they have a $69 night rate for September so the Three Amigos will be staying there for the week end.

[Cheeno]

Have a great time Jimmy. :smile:

Make sure you visit a chica-casa called "GBP". Its only 1,000 pesos for a full-body massage (with lotion or baby oil) and sex.

If you enter the place, the left-hand side will be a bar (with tons of balloons on the ceiling), and if you walk straight, you will see a fitness room. But almost all of the equipment do not work. Its just there for "display".

You can take your time (no time limit).

Here are directions to the place. Its only a 10-minute (depending on traffic) drive from the Malecon.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62793

All the other chica-casa's charge 2,000 or more (for two hours of time).

Have fun!!! :biggrin:

[MrHappy]

Have a great time Jimmy. :smile:

Make sure you visit a chica-casa called "GBP". Its only 1,000 pesos for a full-body massage (with lotion or baby oil) and sex.

If you enter the place, the left-hand side will be a bar (with tons of balloons on the ceiling), and if you walk straight, you will see a fitness room. But almost all of the equipment do not work. Its just there for "display".

You can take your time (no time limit).

Here are directions to the place. Its only a 10-minute (depending on traffic) drive from the Malecon.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62793

All the other chica-casa's charge 2,000 or more (for two hours of time).

Have fun!!! :biggrin:

It's 1000 pesos for each girl, so for a threesome, it's 2000 pesos, but that's not the kind of threesome I like.

And most of the equipment does work, BTW. I've had some fun with a chica on the big exercise machine in the back..

[Cheeno]

It's 1000 pesos for each girl, so for a threesome, it's 2000 pesos, but that's not the kind of threesome I like.

And most of the equipment does work, BTW. I've had some fun with a chica on the big exercise machine in the back..


Then it looks like someone must have broken the equipments because they were not working.

Was it you? ;)

[MrHappy]

Then it looks like someone must have broken the equipments because they were not working.

Was it you? ;)

Ha ha, ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies!!

BTW, where is the "Garden Marriot" anyways?? lol

[Cheeno]

Ha ha, ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies!!

BTW, where is the "Garden Marriot" anyways?? lol


Sorry, I do not know where the "Garden Marriot" is.

But thanks to you, I know where GBP, Banana Bar, and Shylo Bar are. :mrgreen:

Please check your PM. :smile:

[dijinn]

Where is the Marriot Garden Hotel and is it girl friendly? I just checked Marriot's website and the only hotels that pop up in Santo Domingo are the Jaragua and the Marriot Courtyard. I'll have a rental car and I have a room booked at the Marriot Courtyard for now but after reading through Cheeno's posts, I don't want to get caught up in all the traffic/construction everyday.

This will be my first trip to Santo Domingo, I've mongered pretty much exclusively on the North Coast: Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata and Santiago. Since I will have a rental car, don't know my way around and I can't find any good GPS maps of the DR to load into my Garmin, anyone have recommendations for maps?

Thanks in advance,
- J.

[Cheeno]

Where is the Marriot Garden Hotel and is it girl friendly? I just checked Marriot's website and the only hotels that pop up in Santo Domingo are the Jaragua and the Marriot Courtyard. I'll have a rental car and I have a room booked at the Marriot Courtyard for now but after reading through Cheeno's posts, I don't want to get caught up in all the traffic/construction everyday.
This will be my first trip to Santo Domingo, I've mongered pretty much exclusively on the North Coast: Cabarete, Sosua, Puerto Plata and Santiago. Since I will have a rental car, don't know my way around and I can't find any good GPS maps of the DR to load into my Garmin, anyone have recommendations for maps?

Thanks in advance,
- J.



Traffic sucks from 8am until 10am and then again from 4:30pm until 7:30pm.

And avoid the areas that have construction.

On Sundays, there is no traffic.

[MrHappy]

There is no Marriot Garden Hotel.. I was kidding around with Jimmy. It's the Marriot Courtyard.

[Cheeno]

Hey guys :biggrin:

I stayed one night at the Courtyard Mariott which is located on Maximo Gomez.

I like the hotel because of the following reasons:

It is located in a quiet location (away from the drama at the Malecon)
It is only a five-minute walk from the United States Embassy
It is only a ten-minute walk from the Canadian Embassy
No guest feeI paid $129 USD (including 26% tax).



***Important info. for United States and Canadian citizens (Directions to the United States and Canadian Embassy)***
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39621



Picture taken from my table where I had breakfast
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Time for Breakfast. They begin serving at 6am
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Gym...........BORING!!! :mrgreen:
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The swimming pool is quite small. I wish they had a bigger pool
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Pictures of the lobby
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Bathroom in my room
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Picture of the room
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Additional Info.
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[Jimmydr]

Maximus, Jay Jay and myself spent 5 days here last year. If you sign up on their website, you may get the $69 a night special as we did.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64994

[Maximus]

Thats a good hotel. Nice lobby to sit and have a drink or snack. Food was good as well, but the breakfast buffet was something like 500 or 600RD.

[Jimmydr]

I shall be back in September 2009!

[Cheeno]

Thats a good hotel. Nice lobby to sit and have a drink or snack. Food was good as well, but the breakfast buffet was something like 500 or 600RD.


Hey Maximus :biggrin:

You are right--breakfast cost 500 pesos plus 26% tax.

During the day, they have free coffee, water and cookies in the lobby. I ate five cookies. An hour later, I had to go to the bathroom to take a shit. :(

[Jimmydr]

We ate all the cookies during our stay within 30 minutes of them putting them out!

[Malibook]

i'm staying here on the 17th. I need places to go for picking up girls and exchanging money for the best rates. Do the hotel have a camibo @ the hotel?

[dpilzbo]

I know this is mentioned in one or two other threads but if you stay there, remember that Marriott owns the Renaissance Jaragua and you can ask them to call over so you can use the pool there. The pool at the Marriott is very small but I used it like a big ass jacuzzi and had many nice times in it with my "main squeeze" from Santo Domingo:mrgreen:. The pool at the Jaragua is larger by far.

-dp

[Cheeno]

i'm staying here on the 17th. I need places to go for picking up girls and exchanging money for the best rates. Do the hotel have a camibo @ the hotel?


Hello Kaaz4u :smile:

I do not know if this hotel has a cambio center.

The best rate I got was 35 pesos at the Majestic casino.

[Jimmydr]

i'm staying here on the 17th. I need places to go for picking up girls and exchanging money for the best rates. Do the hotel have a camibo @ the hotel?

Yes but the rate SUCKS!

[Vincent Vega]

Hey guys! I still think Western Union gives the best and most consistent exchange rate.

[Jimmydr]

The paypal card still gets me the best rate so far.

[Hemp]

the courtyard is the best!

[Cuba Libre]

the courtyard is the best!Only if you can get the special rate for residents, otherwise it's a bit pricey.

[Cheeno]

Yesterday, I went to the Mariott and asked for their rate.

Even with my AAA discount, they wanted $159 USD plus 26% tax.

You get the special $69 plus 26% tax if you book for several days.

But the Mariott is one of the best hotels in Santo Domingo. :smile:

Anyway, I stayed one night at the Raizor (58 USD) and another night at the Hilton (110 USD plus 26% tax).

The Napolitano has a $75 USD plus 26% rate.

[SJG]

Hmmm, a week in November is only 55,000 points. Less than half of my current points. I also have enough voucher credit and miles with Continental that I'd only have to pay the $127 tax for round trip first class. Maybe it's time I visited the capital...

[MrHappy]

Hmmm, a week in November is only 55,000 points. Less than half of my current points. I also have enough voucher credit and miles with Continental that I'd only have to pay the $127 tax for round trip first class. Maybe it's time I visited the capital...

Christ, it's about fucking time.....

I was beginning to think I'd die of old age before I'd run into you again..

[SJG]

Christ, it's about fucking time.....

I was beginning to think I'd die of old age before I'd run into you again..

LOL! You ain't getting any younger, either... :rolleyes: ;)

I'll let you know if I pull the trigger. It would be great to meet up.

[SJG]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino? I have enough points to stay there for free for the week, or I could use half the points and stay at the Courtyard. Is there enough of a difference to want to stay at the beach? Should I be worried about bringing back "guests" in either location?

[greydread]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino? I have enough points to stay there for free for the week, or I could use half the points and stay at the Courtyard. Is there enough of a difference to want to stay at the beach? Should I be worried about bringing back "guests" in either location?
If you do stay at the Jaragua make sure that you're in the two level section and not the tower. It's a lot easier to bring guests in there. It's alot closer to the action on Independencia where I like to go on my free range punani safaris. You can't beat the location. It's a shame that they're so ridiculous about having guests in the main hotel.

There's a guard at the gate to the parking lot and you can easily access the entrance to the garden level rooms without him even seeing you whereas everybody knows everything that's going up and down the elevators in the tower.

A buddy of mine (and his bi wife) stayed there last January and they (and their many "guests") loved it. The rooms in the garden level section are well appointed and very comfortable with mini fridge, Uwave, etc...

[SJG]

Thanks for the info. I may just go with Courtyard. When you redeem points, you don't have as much leeway in asking for specific rooms, you get what they have.

[greydread]

Thanks for the info. I may just go with Courtyard. When you redeem points, you don't have as much leeway in asking for specific rooms, you get what they have.
Call after you book and tell them you're claustropobic and go f'ing nuts in elevators. They will be compelled to accommodate you by scheduling you into the Garden section.

[Jimmydr]

I like the Tower much better. I usually bring my own sand to the Tower.

[greydread]

I like the Tower much better. I usually bring my own sand to the Tower.
Have you been there lately? Last month they were doing "puta checks" at the Lobby elevator banks. Guys were pissed.

[Jimmydr]

Have you been there lately? Last month they were doing "puta checks" at the Lobby elevator banks. Guys were pissed.


Like I said, I bring a chica with me for my 3-4 day stay. Never had a problem there. Its Marriott!

[Jimmydr]

Maximus, Jay Jay and myself spent 5 days here last year. If you sign up on their website, you may get the $69 a night special as we did.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=64994

Read my 5 day report, its a masterpiece.:eek:

[greydread]

Like I said, I bring a chica with me for my 3-4 day stay. Never had a problem there. Its Marriott!
Oh.


Yeah.


That works. They don't have problems with double occupancy, just puta traffic. It's okay to "wife up" at any of the Malecon "4-stars". I have noticed, however that there are select putas working out of the hotel who get a pass on this. I'm sure they're breaking security off really well which is why they're in the Casino bar asking for $200 US. I had to laugh in a bitches face when she said that. She was a "4". I had Presidente running out of my nose from laughing uncontrollably.

[Jimmydr]

Oh.


Yeah.


That works. They don't have problems with double occupancy, just puta traffic. It's okay to "wife up" at any of the Malecon "4-stars". I have noticed, however that there are select putas working out of the hotel who get a pass on this. I'm sure they're breaking security off really well which is why they're in the Casino bar asking for $200 US. I had to laugh in a bitches face when she said that. She was a "4". I had Presidente running out of my nose from laughing uncontrollably.


I love it when something that can't make $10 in HP, Bronx wants $200 in DR!:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Cheeno]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino? I have enough points to stay there for free for the week, or I could use half the points and stay at the Courtyard. Is there enough of a difference to want to stay at the beach? Should I be worried about bringing back "guests" in either location?


Hey SJG :biggrin:

Greydread is correct.

I stayed at the Garden last night and I will post pictures of them later tonight. :smile:

[Cheeno]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone stayed at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino? I have enough points to stay there for free for the week, or I could use half the points and stay at the Courtyard. Is there enough of a difference to want to stay at the beach? Should I be worried about bringing back "guests" in either location?



Hey SJG :smile:

I stayed at the Jaragua two nights ago. Here is the thread.

Jaragua Hotel
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?p=513035#post513035

[Jimmydr]

I like the Courtyard better, its cozy and cheaper with free coffee and cookies. Plus you get a pass to the bigger Hotel if you want to swim there.

[Cheeno]

I like the Courtyard better, its cozy and cheaper with free coffee and cookies. Plus you get a pass to the bigger Hotel if you want to swim there.


I agree with you Jimmy. :smile:

The Courtyard is also chica-friendly with no guest fee. All the girl needs to do is show her I.D.

The pool at the Mariott sucks. But you can always just head over to the pool at the Jaragua.

[greydread]

I like the Courtyard better, its cozy and cheaper with free coffee and cookies. Plus you get a pass to the bigger Hotel if you want to swim there.
Now that I didn't know. Some days that pool is definitely a good place to be. I've seen some real beauties in and around the pool at the Jaragua.


...and free cookies, too? Damn!

[JD426]

IMO, Jaragua pool is the BEST in the capital, I have never seen one better. If there is one I would like to know about it and check it out.
There is always traffic and people using it, and volleyball games, you can check out the honeys and meet interesting people from all over the world and smoke a cigar with them and have a drink.

[Cheeno]

IMO, Jaragua pool is the BEST in the capital, I have never seen one better. If there is one I would like to know about it and check it out.
There is always traffic and people using it, and volleyball games, you can check out the honeys and meet interesting people from all over the world and smoke a cigar with them and have a drink.

jd426 is correct--the Jaragua has the VERY BEST swimming pool in Santo Domingo.

The Hilton comes in a distant second.

I did not take a picture of the pool at the Jaragua because there were many single guys like me chilling. I do not want their faces in this site. Hey, some of them may be members of this site. :D

[Seattliter]

jd426 is correct--the Jaragua has the VERY BEST swimming pool in Santo Domingo.

The Hilton comes in a distant second.

I did not take a picture of the pool at the Jaragua because there were many single guys like me chilling. I do not want their faces in this site. Hey, some of them may be members of this site. :D

Great info above on the "guest" pass for the Jaragua pool. I've stayed at the Courtyard both of my visits. My question is this -- do you think the "guest" pass for the Jaragua pool would include a 2nd person? A local who visits (pretty much fulltime) me at the Courtyard?

[Jimmydr]

Great info above on the "guest" pass for the Jaragua pool. I've stayed at the Courtyard both of my visits. My question is this -- do you think the "guest" pass for the Jaragua pool would include a 2nd person? A local who visits (pretty much fulltime) me at the Courtyard?


There were 6 in our group when we went over there.

[lopkx]

I agree with you Jimmy. :smile:

The Courtyard is also chica-friendly with no guest fee. All the girl needs to do is show her I.D. I would agree, I stayed at the Courtyard in October 2010 and it was chica-friendly but they make you sign a waiver that if anything is damaged due to your guest you are responsible. Great dinner barbeque they had one night. It is more of a low profile chica-friendly type place. It is also away from the malecon & el conde so you would need a taxi or drive. You might want to consider this fact if you want to be close to the casas. Marriott is about 5 - 10 minute drive depending on traffic to get to the malecon. So not really meant if you wanted to walk to the cases. Has anyone been there recently and can provide updates about the Courtyard.

[Jimmydr]

I would agree, I stayed at the Courtyard in October 2010 and it was chica-friendly but they make you sign a waiver that if anything is damaged due to your guest you are responsible. Great dinner barbeque they had one night. It is more of a low profile chica-friendly type place. It is also away from the malecon & el conde so you would need a taxi or drive. You might want to consider this fact if you want to be close to the casas. Marriott is about 5 - 10 minute drive depending on traffic to get to the malecon. So not really meant if you wanted to walk to the cases. Has anyone been there recently and can provide updates about the Courtyard.


I walked it and its a nice way to see whats out and about during the day.

[MrHappy]

I would agree, I stayed at the Courtyard in October 2010 and it was chica-friendly but they make you sign a waiver that if anything is damaged due to your guest you are responsible. Great dinner barbeque they had one night. It is more of a low profile chica-friendly type place. It is also away from the malecon & el conde so you would need a taxi or drive. You might want to consider this fact if you want to be close to the casas. Marriott is about 5 - 10 minute drive depending on traffic to get to the malecon. So not really meant if you wanted to walk to the cases. Has anyone been there recently and can provide updates about the Courtyard.

You may also want to mention that it's smack dab in the middle between three universities, for those of you that may enjoy looking at good looking women.

[explorador negro]

Based on the board info and the fact I like to have comfortable accommodations I booked to stay there for a few nights at the beginning of my trip in August. I'll let you know how it goes.

EN

[explorador negro]

Been in Marriot for a couple days now. I love this hotel when they offer the weekend discounts. For $80/night, good breakfast and wifi included I think its a great deal when you want full American style hotel comfort.

But during the week they raise the prices to $140/ night, no breakfast or wifi included. Out of my price range. They are trying to fleece the business folks working in country. The place is still packed during the week.

Guest friendly. They make you sign a waiver and take a photocopy of her cedula. Otherwise no problems.

EN

[drsami]

Great hotel and good location on Maximo Gomez. This is a old forum, but to give you the latest update, can't say enough good things about the hotel. Very clean, large spacious rooms and yes, still chica friendly. Its top notch for a Courtyard, not like the typical properties in the US. This place has character, in an old style Spanish mansion kind of way. On Wed nights they have a fantastic all-you-eat BBQ (all types of meats and trimmings) out on the patio area. I think its about 500 pesos.

[Jimmydr]

Anyone stay here lately?