09/2011 - La Casona Dorada

[Jimmydr]

Ave Independencia No 255

They have about 40 rooms, going for about 2,000 a night. You can just swim there for 200 pesos per person.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27228&d=1316449582


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[Jimmydr]

One of the rooms has a balcony.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27231&d=1316449973


There is a nice size parking lot

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27230&d=1316449972

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27232&d=1316450109


Poolside tables

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27233&d=1316450109

[Jimmydr]

The restaurant is by the pool.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27239&d=1316451581


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27238&d=1316451580

[Jimmydr]

I ate breakfast one day before we went swimming

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27316&d=1316528971

[yayow]

Actually they have put a lot of work into that hotel the last 6 months it is a lot better than what it used to be. They put in a nice size salon, and have cleared out office space or club space depends what they will do with it, facing Independencia Ave. Hope it comes all the way back, it is a nice location, you often will find me getting a ice cold Presidente in the colmado, directly across the street from it on Independencia, you get a nice view of many chicas as they stroll along Independencia. Also at night a few street walkers will stop in for a cold one. Used to be street walker central about before the crackdown on Independencia.

[Jimmydr]

Actually they have put a lot of work into that hotel the last 6 months it is a lot better than what it used to be. They put in a nice size salon, and have cleared out office space or club space depends what they will do with it, facing Independencia Ave. Hope it comes all the way back, it is a nice location, you often will find me getting a ice cold Presidente in the colmado, directly across the street from it on Independencia, you get a nice view of many chicas as they stroll along Independencia. Also at night a few street walkers will stop in for a cold one. Used to be street walker central about before the crackdown on Independencia.



We will be staying here next time.

[jcrew2020]

No pictures of the pool? It is hard to find a hotel with a pool in Santo Domingo for that price. I usually stay at Hotel Drake, they have 2 locations in SDQ and one of them has a pool.

[Jimmydr]

No pictures of the pool? It is hard to find a hotel with a pool in Santo Domingo for that price. I usually stay at Hotel Drake, they have 2 locations in SDQ and one of them has a pool.



For some reason, all my pictures are not in order, but I do have pictures of the pool.

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27340&d=1316539206

[Jimmydr]

My new spot

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27926&d=1316870384

[yayow]

You know back in the day they had a small club/disco on the bottom floor facing Independencia, it would be nice if they brought that back, good place to meet some non and pro chicas.

Actually someone told me that was the reason, they were doing a lot of the work there because someone was looking to do something along those lines there, but it seemed that the plans fell through. Right now the space is cleaned out waiting for someone to make a move.

[Chief Papi Lindo]

can you bring more than one chica at a time to the room?

also, is it nicer than Riazor?

[Jimmydr]

can you bring more than one chica at a time to the room?

also, is it nicer than Riazor?


Its more like a New Garden style of Hotel. One can hang there all day and night.

[Jimmydr]

You know back in the day they had a small club/disco on the bottom floor facing Independencia, it would be nice if they brought that back, good place to meet some non and pro chicas.

Actually someone told me that was the reason, they were doing a lot of the work there because someone was looking to do something along those lines there, but it seemed that the plans fell through. Right now the space is cleaned out waiting for someone to make a move.


That would be great.

[BigLongBeach]

i honestly didnt even know it was open. I drive by it so much but never even thought it was open.

The pool sounds cool. That is the one thing that is missing from my santo domingo trips, more time in the pool or the beach.

there are 2 other hidden spots in gazcue that you wouldnt even know exists.

One is on calle danae towards the independencia end. it is a bar but it is hidden behind the ivy and gate. Mc(something) or O'(something)

There is also another club or casa on carlos delgado. I havent had a chance to stop in either place.

[WickedWillie]

Looks like it may well be my new spot in SD as well.

Great location, a pool and off-street parking......perfect.:iconTU::iconTU::iconTU:

You gotta visit more often and find more hidden gems:lol:

[yayow]

i honestly didnt even know it was open. I drive by it so much but never even thought it was open.

The pool sounds cool. That is the one thing that is missing from my santo domingo trips, more time in the pool or the beach.

there are 2 other hidden spots in gazcue that you wouldnt even know exists.

One is on calle danae towards the independencia end. it is a bar but it is hidden behind the ivy and gate. Mc(something) or O'(something)

There is also another club or casa on carlos delgado. I havent had a chance to stop in either place.

The bar on calle danae looks interesting haven't stopped in there either, but will probably do so when I return to the capital, never really saw a lot of people in there though, looks like there may be rooms for rent there as well.

Don't know exactly which spot you are talking about on Delgado, but if it is the one I am thinking of, closer to Santiago, that would be a Lesbian club.

[BigLongBeach]

The bar on calle danae looks interesting haven't stopped in there either, but will probably do so when I return to the capital, never really saw a lot of people in there though, looks like there may be rooms for rent there as well.

Don't know exactly which spot you are talking about on Delgado, but if it is the one I am thinking of, closer to Santiago, that would be a Lesbian club.

ahhh then i definitely need to bring the esposa there.....! Yeah its closer to santiago and the colmado. I didnt know it was lesbo joint. I have seen lots of people in and out. i was wondering if it was a casa?

I have never seen anyone at the place on danae, I will be stopping in next time because i remember the pool table being nicely felted. It might be a nice 'quiet' meetup place in the future.

[hugrad95a]

Need to add this to the list.

[yayow]

As passing by the last couple of weeks, it looks like they are getting ready to open up the bar section that they were re-doing, don't think it is open as of yet, but the big window to the club that is on Independencia is covered now with a sheer white curtain, and looking in you can see the bar set-up and lounges in the club, looks like it will be a nice place once they open, hope they can attract some nice chicas to try it out. Looks more like a Lounge as opposed to a out and out disco, could be fun.

They are also promoting a Sunday brunch type of thing, big poster on the side street, advertising it saying IIRC, a seafood meal, sangria and few hours of swimming for I think it was 495 pesos, looks like a decent deal, never ate there, but according to Jimmy, their food is not bad, maybe one Sunday I will try it.

[prtyr2]

ahhh then i definitely need to bring the esposa there.....! Yeah its closer to santiago and the colmado. I didnt know it was lesbo joint. I have seen lots of people in and out. i was wondering if it was a casa?

I have never seen anyone at the place on danae, I will be stopping in next time because i remember the pool table being nicely felted. It might be a nice 'quiet' meetup place in the future.

Anastasia? If that is the name it is a lesbian bar. heck the only bar I can think of on danae was chara's place. Also a lesbian bar.

Casona Dorada was my main place to stay years ago. The bar used to always be dead but usualy had a cute barmaid or two. I used to live in ciudad nueva and they would let me use the pool as long as we ate lunch there. I am talking maybe 10 years ago.

I had heard that the Trio cafe people were trying to make a go with the disco there.

[MrHappy]

Anastasia? If that is the name it is a lesbian bar. heck the only bar I can think of on danae was chara's place. Also a lesbian bar.

Casona Dorada was my main place to stay years ago. The bar used to always be dead but usualy had a cute barmaid or two. I used to live in ciudad nueva and they would let me use the pool as long as we ate lunch there. I am talking maybe 10 years ago.

I had heard that the Trio cafe people were trying to make a go with the disco there.

If it was on Delgado, it was probably Amazona. That the lesbian bar. I don't remember ANY bars on Danae..

[prtyr2]

If it was on Delgado, it was probably Amazona. That the lesbian bar. I don't remember ANY bars on Danae..

Hmm. . .did amazona used to be called anasatzia or am I just forgetful in my old age.

There is definitely a bar on Danae. Coming up from independencia it is on right hand side close to the colmado. It is tucked back off the street a bit. Was called Charas place or similar. Lesbian bar, more than lesbian club

[yayow]

Yes Amazonia, sounds right and yes it's located on Delgado, close to Santiago side.

[yayow]

Hmm. . .did amazona used to be called anasatzia or am I just forgetful in my old age.

There is definitely a bar on Danae. Coming up from independencia it is on right hand side close to the colmado. It is tucked back off the street a bit. Was called Charas place or similar. Lesbian bar, more than lesbian club


The bar you are talking about is still on Danae, close to the colmado, I think it was BigLongbeach that mentioned it in his thread, saying he wanted to try it out because he noticed a nice looking pool table in there, don't know the name but not the same one as the lesbian place on Delgado, I have never been in it, although I have passed it a few times, can't say one way or another if that one is also a lesbian bar. But don't think so.

[Jimmydr]

Our rooms are next to each other

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36635&d=1326748070

[Jimmydr]

My room has a hook on the wall

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36636&d=1326748190

[Jimmydr]

Nice room for 1900


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36637&d=1326748438

[conradweiser]

Where is this hotel? Chica freindly?

[Kevy]

My room has a hook on the wall

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36636&d=1326748190)

a hook, this place is really classy:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Jimmydr]

Where is this hotel? Chica freindly?


That is a silly question.

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36647&d=1326794776


There is a cool breeze and we seem to be hanging here all the time.

[MrHappy]

James, stick up a pic of the restuarant menu that's outside Reception.

They've got a Lobstah dinnah for less than 400 pesos!!

[Jimmydr]

Every room has a closet


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36649&d=1326808838

[Drjetman]

Be careful if you are walking at night from the hotel to the Conde in the area of the cemetary. It's a real no mans land. Last year a drunk with a broken bottle approached me and a friend looking for money and 2 years ago a kid on a motorbike tried to grab my buddy's cell phone.

[Dave Diaz]

Great pics jimmmy and thanks foro updating the thread. Place looks great and I like that terrace area you have there, definitely looks comfortable.

[Jimmydr]

Be careful if you are walking at night from the hotel to the Conde in the area of the cemetary. It's a real no mans land. Last year a drunk with a broken bottle approached me and a friend looking for money and 2 years ago a kid on a motorbike tried to grab my buddy's cell phone.



We usually just stay in this area at night.

[Drjetman]

Is there wifi in the rooms Jimmy and do they allow smoking in the rooms? Hope you're having a great time!

[Jimmydr]

Is there wifi in the rooms Jimmy and do they allow smoking in the rooms? Hope you're having a great time!


I had Wi Fi but no smoking


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36993&d=1327104057


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[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36997&d=1327105455

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36996&d=1327105454


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[Jimmydr]

We spent may hours just hanging around

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36999&d=1327105690


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37000&d=1327105690


the pool was COLD

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36998&d=1327105689

[Jimmydr]

Sometimes its quiet

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37004&d=1327106087

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37003&d=1327106086


nice parking lot

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37002&d=1327106086

[Jimmydr]

Two public computers

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37007&d=1327106346


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37006&d=1327106345


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[Drjetman]

It looks great! Especially for the money. Thanks for the info.

[Jimmydr]

It looks great! Especially for the money. Thanks for the info.


We will be back there again.

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37023&d=1327108059

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37049&d=1327157089


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We were lazy, really lazy

[Jimmydr]

The fancy part of the hotel

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[Jimmydr]

Another view

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37080&d=1327162328

[Jimmydr]

We set up a small gathering in the lounge area

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37127&d=1327167867

we bought everything across the street

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[Dave Diaz]

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36647&d=1326794776)


There is a cool breeze and we seem to be hanging here all the time.

What exactly is this Jimmy? I mean I know what it is but is it like a public space or is this a private space that comes with your room?

Seems like a silly question but I just want to be sure and you addressed a far dumber question so I figure what the hell. :corky:

[Jimmydr]

What exactly is this Jimmy? I mean I know what it is but is it like a public space or is this a private space that comes with your room?

Seems like a silly question but I just want to be sure and you addressed a far dumber question so I figure what the hell. :corky:


We call it the lobby.

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37211&d=1327186937


my wingman's room.

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37212&d=1327186937

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37225&d=1327189024

it was coffee time

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37226&d=1327189025


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37227&d=1327189025

[mrblackluv]

What exactly is this Jimmy? I mean I know what it is but is it like a public space or is this a private space that comes with your room?

Seems like a silly question but I just want to be sure and you addressed a far dumber question so I figure what the hell. :corky:

It's a decent sized 2nd floor mezzanine area.
Too big to just be called a balcony. It's a cool spot to hang out.

It's an open area section that leads to a hallway with the rooms.

I thought the place was just OK.
The rooms they showed me were pretty dark, but nice sized.

I was on a hunt for a room...and I kept looking.
I could stay there (and almost did) but it wouldn't be my first choice.

[Dave Diaz]

It's a decent sized 2nd floor mezzanine area.
Too big to just be called a balcony. It's a cool spot to hang out.

It's an open area section that leads to a hallway with the rooms.

I thought the place was just OK.
The rooms they showed me were pretty dark, but nice sized.

I was on a hunt for a room...and I kept looking.
I could stay there (and almost did) but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Thanks alot for that info. That explains a lot right there. I was wondering why I can see the top of the trees in those pics.

And thanks for that additional information on the lighting and all. Seems like there are some very nice spots in SDQ, especially if this isn't a 1st choice stay kind of place. I'd love to see which ones are.

[Jimmydr]

It's a decent sized 2nd floor mezzanine area.
Too big to just be called a balcony. It's a cool spot to hang out.

It's an open area section that leads to a hallway with the rooms.

I thought the place was just OK.
The rooms they showed me were pretty dark, but nice sized.

I was on a hunt for a room...and I kept looking.
I could stay there (and almost did) but it wouldn't be my first choice.



I need a place with a pool and so far this is the best one that we found.

[MrHappy]

Click to see pic (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37023&d=1327108059)

495 for Langosta is a steal.

[JDR]

The Fall Classic will take place here again. 1,900 pesos a night.

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

We got rooms in the same wing again

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=61967&d=1353862646


it includes free breakfast and they are building 20 more rooms

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=61968&d=1353862649

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

They are adding 20 more rooms


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=62231&d=1353973885

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Included

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=62230&d=1353973885

[JDR]

They changed the format around for Breakfast at the Casona in the Capital


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110853&d=1418220768


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110854&d=1418220769


everything is spread out on second floor


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