Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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About the Hotel
Embracing a legacy of rich history dating back to the 15th century, Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando Hotel is located on the first paved road of the New World, Calle Las Damas, in the heart of Santo Domingo’s historic Zona Colonial, designated a UNESCO Heritage Site. Comprising three stone houses and courtyards built in 1502, the historic building was the very first to be built on the country’s colonial land and the home of the town’s founder and first Spanish governor of the Americas, Nicolas de Ovando, and his companion Christopher Columbus.
Location
Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
10210
Nearest Airport: SDQ
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Connecting/Adjoining Rooms
- Dining
- Pool Bar
- Restaurant
- Dining Room
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Butler Service
- Complimentary Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Complimentary WiFi
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Complimentary WiFi
- Nespresso Machine
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Interests
- Beach
- City
- Culture & Arts
- Hotels
- Spring Getaways
- UNESCO Site Nearby
- Winter Getaways
Reviews for Hodelpa Nicolas de Ovando
Awesome Facilities - Service needs work
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the HODELPA Nicolás de Ovando Hotel in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. The infrastructure is truly phenomenal, everything is well-preserved and clearly marked; the areas are well-defined and their history is written in English and Spanish, with historical references to points of interesting facts; the views are phenomenal. The way the light plays in some areas of the property is incredible, perfect for photos and videos. One of the things that impressed me most is how they identify each tree, plant, and shrub, highlighting its seasonality and, in some cases, explaining the uses of these plants for remedies, seasonings, and food. Regarding the food, we only enjoyed breakfast, which was very vast and delicious. The only area for improvement in our experience was the service. In our case, which was an anniversary gift from my wife, while the room decor was phenomenal, the staff's timing in completing the service and providing a unique experience was lacking. They failed to deliver the charcuterie board and sparkling wine on time, thus missing the opportune moment. The response to any concerns was unsatisfactory. During breakfast, we were shown to the table, which was fine, but when we sat down, the silverware wasn't set, so we had to ask a waiter to do it. I understand this is a basic part of service. While it's true that one is captivated by the facilities, the service is a fundamental part of the experience. I hope they can improve this aspect in the future.
Samuel F - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Impeccable service and quick to get what we need
Nathaniel is an excellent team member to your hotel. We will definitely request him for our assistance
Joshua A
Great atmosphere
The manger Clara was exceptional. The service was good and the food was amazing! I definitely recommend this restaurant for dinner.
Quentin L
Spectacular
Clara, Nathanial and mariluz are just spectacular servers!! Super attentive and treated us with such care. The chefs tony and Alcides did an amazing job with the food! We ate such! We will definitely be back!!
Jesher C
Spring Stay for Destination Wedding
We really enjoyed our spring stay for a destination wedding.
eialmonte15 - Staten Island, New York
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