Originally Posted by
Jao
Probably from mid September to mid December, should be good hotel rates in the Dominican Republic. Before the rates go up for winter tourist season.
Barcelo Santo Domingo is on the east side of Ave. Maximo Gomez at Avenida 27 de Febrero. Maximo Gomez near that location always has a police presence, day and night. AMET (motor vehicle police) usually always on Maximo Gomez during the day, near there. US Consulate about two blocks away, several Universities, National Theater and Plaza de Cultura, 5-10 minute walk from the Barcelo Santo Domingo Hotel. Metro stops close-by.
Club Premium access adds a little to the basic room rate, but is probably worth it. I have checked in around 10AM and checked out around 4PM with the Club Premium room and no extra charge.
New Boss at the Hotel since I stayed there, so I can't say if anything major has changed. I have entered with two amigas several times. I have had other mongers visit me at the 9th floor Club Premium lounge. Pool might be open late (maybe 11pm), jacuzzi on the 9th floor was open to 11PM.
Casino, lobby bar (sometimes with live music and Karaoke), cigar lounge, cigar store in the Hotel.
GBP is on Avenida 27 de Febrero and is about 5 minutes away. Taxi guys around the big hotels, usually charge more. A chica in the 9th floor lounge can call a taxi for you. She will probably call Apolo Taxi (when the taxi appears he will usually flash a placard with the taxi company name).
If some of my replies contain basic information known to experienced Santo Domingo mongers, is because in the back of my head is that maybe a newbie might be reading the post.
The rooms I stayed in had a minibar (not free, refrigerator stocked with bottled beverages and probably other stuff). Rooms had a small coffee maker and a clock radio with an ipod dock (maybe a connection for other mp3 players). Room service from the hotel's restaurant, reasonable prices. Club Premium has a check in desk with chairs in the 9th floor lounge (you can also check out there).
I was told on the north side of Avenida 27 de Febrero from the Barcelo Hotel (use the pedestrian bridge in the attached photo) there is a pharmacy where Viagra or Cialis can be purchased. Or walk down maximo gomez, about ten minutes, you will pass the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, then you will see a pharmacy on the right (maybe Carol) next door to a Supermercado Nacional. You can buy hot food to go in that supermarket as well as bottles of alcohol (wine, rum, etc). The Universities you will walk past have some attractive women.
Computers with flat screen and internet you can use for free in the 9th floor lounge, free wifi in the room I used on the 9th floor. On the 9th floor near a set of stairs is an ice machine.
Health and Wellness Center says their website, maybe near the pool, maybe massage there. Small gym near the pool.
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