Hostal Riazor (From DR1)

[Jimmydr]

If you want a reasonably priced hotel, try the HOSTAL RIAZOR, I stayed there on my last trip. It is not a 5 star hotel by any means, nor a 4 or a 3. But the rooms are clean, and it is located behind the Jaragua Hotel and Casino which is pretty nice area to be in if you're interested in the night life. It is walking distance to the casinos, pharmacys, shops. My stay ran me $50.00 US a night with all the taxes included. If you're interested in having a pool area, I wouldnt recommend it though, their 'executive' pool is one of those kiddie $100 4 ft pools you would buy a Walmart or something located on the top floor.
Besides that its not bad. Fronk desk people were decent to deal with.

Hostal Riazor
Av. Indenpencia No. 457
Tel:809-685-5566
Fax:809-685-5656
hostal_riazor@hotmail.com

[Babyboy31]

I can confirm that the Hotel Riazor is a nice hotel. I stayed there on my February Trip. The outside decor is beautiful, the rooms are decent....nothing too special and they have small balconies. I like it for the price....but I never knew they had a pool. And yes it is a chica friendly hotel. I had numerous female guests and never had a problem.

[prtyr2]

Plus the location of The Riazor is very good. Right out back behind the Juragua. You can walk to the Casinos, The malecon, all the gazcue massage places, and even Lapsus, Tabu and Aurora which are only a block away.

There is a restaurant open 24 hours right next door, but EVERY gringo I know that has ever eaten there got sick! At 4 or 5 in the AM many of the Juragua freelancers will be there eating and having one last beer.

[Andy]

many of the Juragua freelancers will be there eating and having one last beer.

They prefers free beer at casino :D

[TG37]

Anyone stay here recently? What did you think?? Got a website?

[psriches]

Rooms are decent, location is great and the rates are where you want them to be. I recommend it.

[ajax718]

Last I heard the rate is now $60 a night. The rooms are nice but keep in mind there is no outdoor area/pool. The location is great, it is located on Ave Independencia right behind the Jaragua casino.

If you want info. on Santo Domingo, I recommend reading Cheeno's reports. They are very detailed

[psriches]

Last I heard the rate is now $60 a night. The rooms are nice but keep in mind there is no outdoor area/pool. The location is great, it is located on Ave Independencia right behind the Jaragua casino.a little more if paying by credit card

[bryan_sr]

I might just be staying here. I like to p/u at Jaragua, Lapsus , and Manolo's (and Paradas when they were open).

[MisterPink]

Then Riazor is perfect, Manolos has great 24 hour food, tons of POON in The Jaragua, plus 15 minute walk to el Conde.

mp

[bryan_sr]

Manolos has chicas and food available after midnight, 2 on weekends.

[Apos]

not 24 hours?:confused:
Then Riazor is perfect, Manolos has great 24 hour food, tons of POON in The Jaragua, plus 15 minute walk to el Conde.

mp


Manolos has chicas and food available after midnight, 2 on weekends.

[bryan_sr]

This is true, not 24 hours but maybe 1-2 hrs.

[Cheeno]

Hey guys :smile:

I stayed one night at Hotel Riazor. This hotel is right across the street from the rear entrance of the Jaragua Casino/Hotel.

I paid 2,000 pesos for one night and this price includes 26% tax, breakfast, and free internet service.


Pro's

Free internet service
Walking distance to the Jaragua casino/hotel, The Girl's House, Tabu, Lapsus, etc.
The water pressure (for the shower) is nice and strong.
Chica-friendly

Con's

There is very limited parking space. So parking (as well as taking your car out) is a pain in the ass.

Information of the hotel
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Pictures of the entrance. As you can see, there is very limited parking available.

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Pictures of the lobby (the computer is where you have free internet access)
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Breakfast menu. I woke up too late for breakfast so I did not try it. :(
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The hallway
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[Cheeno]

Pictures of the mini bar

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Pictures of the room

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Pictures of the bathroom
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Overall, I like this hotel. I would stay here again. :smile:

[Beads]

looks nice but seeing all the prices in US dollars makes me think twice about staying there. Anytime anyone quotes me in US dollars for anything in the DR gives me the idea their a ripoff. I like to see prices in the local currency for the country not someone else currency.

[bryan_sr]

Cheeno, did you try out Plaza Colonial in Gazcue. When is your next trip?

[Cheeno]

Cheeno, did you try out Plaza Colonial in Gazcue. When is your next trip?


I did not try out Plaza Colonial.

My next trip is sometime in early October (no set up date yet).

When is your next trip? :smile:

[Gladiator]

Cheeno,

Great series of reports on SD, I have to study them all in detail as soon as I have the time – thanks for taking the time to write them.

And keep the good work up!

[bryan_sr]

I will be there October 18th. I can't wait. Thursday thur Sunday. Those are the best times to go. If you are there during that time, it'd be nice to meet up.

[snoozer]

I have stayed there three times and have always been very happy. The location is great, Lapsus is half a block away and the Jaragua is right across the street, After midnight the girls on Independencia and their chulos get very aggressive.

[Drjetman]

It is a great location.The Melia Hotel is right across the way and you can buy a week pass and use the gym and pool.The Riazor is also within walking distance to several Casinos.

[MrHappy]

looks nice but seeing all the prices in US dollars makes me think twice about staying there. Anytime anyone quotes me in US dollars for anything in the DR gives me the idea their a ripoff. I like to see prices in the local currency for the country not someone else currency.

Beads, they'd have to reprint their menus every two weeks if it was in pesos.

I understand your mindset, however.

In some places, that's a hugh red flag, but for a minibar in a hotel, I do the math, come up with a more or less, and am good to go.

Minibar prices at Riazor are pretty reasonable, compared to some of the other places I've been to.

[snoozer]

Even I drank from the mini bar, and thats a first for me (too cheap) The breakfast is simple, an omellete or two eggs with juice, toast and coffee. You have to go next door for this.

[Gladiator]

The breakfast is simple, an omellete or two eggs with juice, toast and coffee. You have to go next door for this.

Don’t worry, most of us are always sleeping at breakfast time anyway, actually I’ve never had a single breakfast while on mongering operations in my life – the mongering scene always seems to blossom at night, so we have to adapt to that timetable.

On the other hand, what about the bug factor? Any roaches around in this place?

I hate roaches, so this is one of my usual questions…

[Cheeno]

Don’t worry, most of us are always sleeping at breakfast time anyway, actually I’ve never had a single breakfast while on mongering operations in my life – the mongering scene always seems to blossom at night, so we have to adapt to that timetable.

On the other hand, what about the bug factor? Any roaches around in this place?

I hate roaches, so this is one of my usual questions…


I saw one small bug in the bathroom tub. But I did not see any roaches.

[Cheeno]

Hey guys :smile:

Here are a few pictures of Manolo Cafeteria (located right next to Riazor Hotel).

After midnight, a lot of chicas from Lapsus, The Girl’s House, as well as streetwalkers hang out on Independencia Ave. and in front of this restaurant looking for customers.

This is an outdoor restaurant and it is open 24/7.

Its nice to eat, drink, and check the chicas out. :smile:



An old thread of Manolo Cafeteria (which is right next to Riazor Hotel)
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8473 (http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8473)



Pictures of Manolo Cafeteria
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The menu for Manolo Cafeteria
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[tomgueguen]

Prices for food seems very reasonable.

[Jimmydr]

I stayed here a few times and it was good.

[psriches]

I stayed here a few times and it was good.I can co-sign on that!!!

Pay with cash and get a discount.

[Jimmydr]

I can co-sign on that!!!

Pay with cash and get a discount.

We were going there next week, but Marriott has a $69 night special and we want a pool.

[Drjetman]

FYI The pool at the Marriot is very small.

[Jimmydr]

FYI The pool at the Marriot is very small.


It is better than no pool. And $69 a night is a sweet price.

[psriches]

We were going there next week, but Marriott has a $69 night special and we want a pool.What nights will you be there?

Is it chica friendly? $$$$$

[Jimmydr]

What nights will you be there?

Is it chica friendly? $$$$$


Thursday - Monday. We got a $295 RT on AA. I believe we can have up to 4 per room.

[Dark Knight]

I'm not understanding why they would have to reprint the menus every two weeks if the price was in pesos.

You're buying the item in the DR. Their economy is based on the Peso. Therefore, all prices there should be in Pesos. If the dollar rises, at some point, it might cause inflation and prices, generally would rise. If the dollar falls, they get a bonus, for awhile, until deflation takes over and prices fall.

However, the way that they do it. The dollar is falling, yet, they don't lower prices, even though they get more for the dollar now. I'm sure, however, that if the dollar began to rise, they would raise the prices.

If they would have to change prices every two weeks because of the change in the Peso-Dollar ratio, they would have to do the same thing with the Dollar-Peso ratio. Why would it be any different.

Their reasoning would be like my saying that you will have to come visit me because it's too far for me to go visit you. Unless you have some special powers, the distance from me to you is the same as from you to me.

Beads is right. That's just their excuse to gouge you. If prices are listed in a different currency than the country, they are cheating you. There is no more to it.


Beads, they'd have to reprint their menus every two weeks if it was in pesos.

[MrHappy]

I can't say that is their reasoning, since I've never been told that. But I have heard it in other businesses. It's often said in a semi joking manner.

But.If you print a menu in dollars, you usually don't have to redo it at all, unless your costs go up or down. And yes, I understand they do, irregardless of which currency your using.

The printing prices in Dollars pretty much started back in Hipolito's days, when the exchange rate was going bonkers. Check out prices of new vehicles nowadays, more often than not, they're in dollars.

Also, since many clients of Manolo's are foreigners, there is a certain comfort level to seeing prices in dollars.

You can't begin to imagine how many times I've been asked "and how much is that in dollars" when I had my taxi business.

When it's in dollars, it's much easier to decide if you're going to pass on something.

[Skynyrd]

Do they have a website?

[Jimmydr]

Do they have a website?


They don't have a website.

[Cheeno]

Do they have a website?


Welcome to I.S.O.C. :smile:

There is no website.

But the information in this thread is very helpful.

If you have any questions, please feel free and let us know. :smile:

[bryan_sr]

2 weeks and counting, I can't wait.

[Skynyrd]

So do I take my chances and just "show up"?
whats thes chances of them being full?

I will be there Jan 17th

[Jimmydr]

So do I take my chances and just "show up"?
whats thes chances of them being full?

I will be there Jan 17th


We always just show up.

[psriches]

So do I take my chances and just "show up"?
whats thes chances of them being full?

I will be there Jan 17thWhy not just call and make a reservation? Do a search and you'll find a couple numbers.

[Cheeno]

Hey guys :biggrin:

I stayed one night at the Riazor Hotel.

This is a hotel I recommend for those who plan to visit Santo Domingo for the first time.

It is located on Independencia Ave. (right behind the rear entrance of the Jaragua Hotel/Casino).

It is 58 USD (26% tax and breakfast are included). I forgot how much I paid in pesos. I think I paid 2,000 pesos.


Old thread of the Riazor Hotel (October 2007)
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62562





Picture of the lobby with free internet usage
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Entrance of the hotel. As you can see, parking can be a bit of a hassle
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Info. of the hotel
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Pictures of the room
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The water pressure was nice. But it was a bit hot because the A/C was very weak. I guess I got spoiled by staying at the Hilton, Mariott, and Jaragua
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[Cheeno]

Riazor Hotel
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Manolo Cafeteria which is located right next to the Riazor Hotel. This is a nice restaurant where you can see many chicas walking by (especially at night) :smile:
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Breakfast at Manolo Cafeteria was just okay. Breakfast at Rocky's in Sosua is much better
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Right across the street from the Riazor Hotel is a bus stop. After midnight, many chicas who work at Lapsus, Tabu, and the Girl's House come here and look for clients.

At 11pm and 7am, many of the bartenders and casino dealers from the Jaragua casino come here to take the bus
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[Kennilingus]

Thank you Cheeno!!!

I'm heading to Santo Domingo for four days at the end of the month.

Your excellent reporting is extremely helpful, and appreciated.:iconTU:

Please keep doing what you do!!

[Cheeno]

Thank you Cheeno!!!

I'm heading to Santo Domingo for four days at the end of the month.

Your excellent reporting is extremely helpful, and appreciated.:iconTU:

Please keep doing what you do!!


Hello Kennilingus :biggrin:

You are very welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free and let me know.

Have a good day. :smile:

[FnB]

Just called to make reservations and they didn't even ask for a deposit

[passasabe]

Hey guys, someone may have already posted this information in the past, but are they (Hotel Riazor) chicas friendly? Don't want any hassles from the front desk. I'm heading down around the first of the year, by then I'll need a stress-free vacation!

Thanks, Dewon642

[Mags]

Hey guys, someone may have already posted this information in the past, but are they (Hotel Riazor) chicas friendly? Don't want any hassles from the front desk. I'm heading down around the first of the year, by then I'll need a stress-free vacation!

Thanks, Dewon642

Yes, Chica friendly. The front desk makes a photocopy of her
id. No problem. Stay away from the balcony rooms, too noisy.
The hotel is a 3 minute walk to the Girls house and Jaragua casino.

[passasabe]

Thanks Mags for the 411!

Dewon642

[Jimmydr]

Very nice lobby

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They will exchange money and the rate was 37.60.

[Jimmydr]

The rooms are cozy

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[Chief Papi Lindo]

Yes, Chica friendly. The front desk makes a photocopy of her
id. No problem. Stay away from the balcony rooms, too noisy.
The hotel is a 3 minute walk to the Girls house and Jaragua casino.

can you bring 2 chicas to the room?

[Jimmydr]

can you bring 2 chicas to the room?

Only one at a time.

[Jimmydr]

Breakfast is included

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[Jimmydr]

Breakfast was okay

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[Jimmydr]

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The breakfast was average

[Jimmydr]

More of the restaurant

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[Jimmydr]

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[likins]

i have stayed at riazor many times, it is a good value......you can hang out in the lobby with laptop and wifi, and watch mongers coming and going with various chicas...i have never used the "breakfast" as i am not awake during the hours they serve breakfast.....i have been staying there for about 10 years......the owner is manolo and his son (jose) has told me several times that the pool / jacuzzi / hottub / will be finished soon on the roof, but it never got finished...the resturant next door (manolos) (same owner) has great food 24 hrs....i have tryed almost everything on the menu and never dissapointed......also have stayed several times at hotel discovery (at the end of the conde)....this is also a good choice....pool on roof......one block from conde, monger hangout......about the same price....

[Jimmydr]

i have stayed at riazor many times, it is a good value......you can hang out in the lobby with laptop and wifi, and watch mongers coming and going with various chicas...i have never used the "breakfast" as i am not awake during the hours they serve breakfast.....i have been staying there for about 10 years......the owner is manolo and his son (jose) has told me several times that the pool / jacuzzi / hottub / will be finished soon on the roof, but it never got finished...the resturant next door (manolos) (same owner) has great food 24 hrs....i have tryed almost everything on the menu and never dissapointed......also have stayed several times at hotel discovery (at the end of the conde)....this is also a good choice....pool on roof......one block from conde, monger hangout......about the same price....



They added 2 more floors to the Raizor and within 3 years they are adding another building with a pool.

[Jimmydr]

http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27681&d=1316785161


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[Jimmydr]

It was nice to just have a place to sit and hang

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[Jimmydr]

Nice lobby

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Big bed

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[Jimmydr]

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[Rednose]

I stayed here again in August, my first time in a front balcony room. Yes it was noisy but you could sit out and watch the street action.

[naptime]

Breakfast was okay

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that runny ass egg woulda been sent right the fuck back !!

[MrHappy]

that runny ass egg woulda been sent right the fuck back !!

Whadaya talkin' about, them puppies are perfect!! Just need about 4 more, with some grits and crispy bacon...