Location. Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino faces the waterfront boulevard in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The property is located two kilometers from the Colonial Zone.
Hotel Features. The hotel's two-story marble lobby is supported by rose-hued marble columns and is accented with palm trees, a waterfall wall, and a tranquil pond. Cafe Casabe is decorated with taino masks and sculptures, and serves steaks, pastas, and seafood. The Pool Bar prepares grilled foods and tropical drinks, while the Lobby Bar offers coffee drinks and cocktails accompanied by live piano music. A business center includes three computers with high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers function space appropriate for hosting a range of events. Recreational amenities include a second-floor sundeck that surrounds a free-form outdoor pool. A fitness center offers cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The property's casino includes slot machines and a variety of table games. A full-service health spa is also on site.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms include satellite television and wireless Internet access. Private marble-clad bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations. Rooms also include minibars and in-room safes. Royal Service rooms feature ocean views and provide complimentary weekday breakfasts, an open bar, afternoon snacks, and butler services.
Expert Tip. Cafe Casabe springs to life at midnight and serves traditional Dominican dishes such as sancocho stew, country-style goat, conch with Creole sauce plus daytime menu items until the break of dawn.
