I’m will try my best to give an objective review.
Disappointing Experience – Not a Luxury Hotel
Our stay at Santo Domingo was far from what we expected for a hotel charging nearly $400 a night. Check-in took over 40 minutes and no one offered to help with our bags. Upon arrival, we were told the room we booked wasn’t available but that we were “upgraded” as Expedia VIPs. The so-called deluxe suite was spacious but dark, humid, and certainly not worth the premium price.
Breakfast service was just okay — despite having a reservation, our table wasn’t ready and staff scrambled to accommodate us. Checkout was just as frustrating, with another 40-minute wait for someone to assist with our luggage.
To make matters worse, we were told that we couldn’t have “visits” in our suite — a policy never mentioned when booking — which meant explaining to my 70-year-old parents that they couldn’t stop by while our 3-year-old napped.
Overall, the service was more in line with a hostel than a luxury hotel. Unless the property makes significant improvements, I’d strongly recommend staying elsewhere.