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Occidental El Embajador

Ave Sarasota 65 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Cosmopolitan hotel in residential Santo Domingo area

New World discovery
Located in a residential neighborhood, this Santo Domingo hotel is less than 3 miles from the shopping on El Conde and 3 miles from where Columbus's expeditions established the New World's first city. Show more
Casino on site
Dining at Occidental El Embajador's restaruant is elegant, with open-air seating in a courtyard shaded by a banyan tree. An on-site casino includes 30 slot machines and 8 gaming tables.
Colonial-style rooms
Occidental El Embajador has 286 guestrooms featuring mahogany or black colonial-style furniture and decor in yellows and blues; rooms offer small sitting areas and large balconies with garden views. Hide

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3.6out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

71%

of guests recommend

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Superior room
1 king2 doubleSofa bed. Desk. Television with satellite channels, video-game console, and pay movies. Complimentary Internet access. In-room safe. Minibar. Hair dryer. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning.
Royal Club Luxury
One king bed or one double bed. Private balcony with garden or pool view. Large desk Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV and VCR. Pay movies and video-game console (surcharge). Bathroom with hair dryer and shower. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Central air conditioning and heating. Fruit basket. Pillow menu. Entry to 7th and 8th-floor salons with private elevator access and reception, business center services, snacks and beverages, and private breakfast and lunch area. Complimentary Internet access in Business Center and international reading room.
Executive Room
One king bed or one double bed. Large desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Pay movies and video-game console (surcharge). Bathroom with hair dryer and shower. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Central air conditioning and heating. Club El Embajador fifth-floor access with continental breakfast, complimentary Internet access, and secretarial services.
Standard Room
One king bed or two double beds. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Pay movies and video-game console (surcharge). Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Standard Non-Refundable
1 king bed. Sofa bed. Desk. In-room safe. Satellite television service. Pay movies. Video-game console. Phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning. Climate control. Daily housekeeping.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-out time is 1 PM

Property Amenities

A large, elegant, rosy lobby featuring glass chandeliers, marble accents, and warm woods greets guests at the 286-room Occidental El Embajador. Facilities include a small casino offering 30 slot machines, five roulette wheels, eight gaming tables, and live music. A small fitness center near the pool includes a sauna, steam room, and four-person spa, with massage available for a fee. The on-site bakery offers breads and pastries.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Casino
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Total number of rooms - 286
  • Valet parking
  • Pool table
  • Poolside bar
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Security guard
  • Spa services on site
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Parking (surcharge)
Occidental El Embajador, Santo Domingo,  Dominican Republic, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

Occidental El Embajador guestrooms feature a large balcony with garden view and include a large walk-in closet. Blue-and-yellow color fabrics, sand-colored walls, black colonial-style furniture, and two upholstered chairs provide a stylish ambience. Satellite TV also offers entertainment with pay movies and a video game console (surcharge). The hotel purifies water. Bottled water is also available (surcharge). Breakfast is not included in the Superior room.

Occidental El Embajador, Santo Domingo,  Dominican Republic, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Satellite television service
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Minibar
  • Pay movies
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Sofa bed
  • Phone
  • Video-game console
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

Dining

El Jardín del Embajador - Offering both elegant and intimate inside seating in a small air-conditioned room and open-air seating in a courtyard shaded by a giant banyan tree, this fine-dining restaurant serves à la carte menus for lunch and dinner featuring choices such as lamb, sea bass, and shrimp.

Los Porches - This poolside spot serves buffet breakfasts and lunches along with à la carte selections and à la carte dinners in an air-conditioned room featuring a beamed ceiling and brick accents.

Las Cotorras - The pool bar features tropical drinks.

Colonial Bar - The lobby bar offers coffee drinks as well as cocktails.

Occidental El Embajador, Santo Domingo,  Dominican Republic, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

A fitness facility and outdoor pool provide recreation.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Occidental El Embajador

3.6
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.6
Hotel condition:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.5
Neighborhood:
4.1
71%

of guests recommend

out of 28 reviews

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A Traveler from Houston
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 11 2011

“Repeat client. Will continue to stay there”

Hotel needs wifi in rooms line connection is old and not good. Currently have to go to lobby to use wifi. Lobby is only place to use wifi

Jas from Sosua D.R.
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 29 2011

“good business hotel”

no complaints just 3 notes: default internet only set for 15 mins TV chanels did not correspond to their guide - they knew too much starch in the sheets - they ackowledged

Area recommendations
Colonial Zone - great history Botanical Gardens - hours of beauty
Getting around
Apolo taxi - fast, safe, reliable, preset rates
Dining
Langostinos with fried Yucca a very short walk @ Maison Cienfuegos.
A Traveler from New York City
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 4 2011

“Very Nice Hotel, great staff, Good Location.”

if you looking for Good hotel in Santo Domingo Hotel Embajador is what you looking for. the staff very professional, great customer service. they even offer me any drink at the bar. most of the city atraction are very close from the hotel. I would definitive go back there.

Jessica P. from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 26 2011

“Loved it!”

The room was comfortable and even though you have to pay for breakfast, it was worth every single penny. The breakfast was sooo good. The service is really nice, all the people are very kind and friendly.

A Traveler from Houston
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 13 2011

“July'11 visit”

condense water was leaking from the AC to the carpet on the floor. Mold on the carpet . T V was working poorly above the room workers were working on the renovation of the rooms. lots of noise

Area recommendations
I do not know
Rafael C from North Carolina
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 12 2011

“Not impressed.”

I was expecting a more confortable hotel because of its name. Although the hotel presentation is great, the rooms lack lots of services, nevertheless, I will stay again.

A Traveler from NEW YORK, NY
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 12 2011

“disappointed”

overpriced hotel with a small room. Very small, uncomfortable bathroom. The tv was old fashioned, not plasma or flat screen. Lock was broken and the staff was very nonchalant about it as if they didn't care. They did eventually fix it at 11 pm as I refused to sleep in an unsecured room. Also, they charge for EVERYTHING, even bottled water. Never going back there again.

Area recommendations
DON'T KNOW
Dennis R from Chicago
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Feb 20 2011

“A good value”

I have been there several times. It is an older hotel with a casino and a very nice pool area and bar. The breakfast buffet is excellent with a great selection of hot and cold items. The in-room internet connection is weak and goes down often. A pretty good value for the business traveller on a budget.

A Traveler from Miami
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Feb 8 2011

“Best Hotel in the Capital”

This is the only place I would consider when staying in Sto Domingo

jonathan h from arlington, tx
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 19 2011

“santo domingo's best hotel.”

best hotel in santo domingo and much more reasonable than other upscale chain hotels. the staff is great. the room is great. very comfortable beds. the casino is small, but fine. the beer is too expensive. buy it at the liquor store a couple blocks away and bring it back to your room. the chinese restaurant just down the street is great and very affordable. but the hotel is the only one i will ever stay at in santo domingo. i keep trying other hotels and keep coming back to the occidental ambajador.

Area recommendations
go to the colonial zone and enjoy your shopping. visit the christopher columbus museum. even the city zoo is worthwhile. as far as beaches go, rent a car and go to boca chica

Occidental El Embajador

Ave Sarasota 65 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Santo Domingo Country Club - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
  • Jardin Botanico Nacional - 4.7 km / 3 mi
  • Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto - 4.8 km / 3 mi
  • Centro Olimpico - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
  • National Theater - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
  • Quisqueya Stadium - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
  • National Museum - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
  • Museum of History and Geography - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
  • Museum of the Dominican Man - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
  • National Palace - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
  • Mercado Modelo - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
  • Convento de los Dominicos - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
  • House of Tostado - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
  • Cathedral Primada de America - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi

Location Highlights

  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In city center

The preferred airport for Occidental El Embajador is Santo Domingo (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.) - 29.4 km / 18.3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)

Area:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo de Guzman (known as “Santo Domingo”), straddles the Dominican Republic’s Ozama River where it flows into the Caribbean. The city was the first center of Spanish colonial power in the New World, and the Colonial Zone, with its late-medieval architecture and landmarks, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area surrounding the city’s seawall bustles with tourist activity.

Occidental El Embajador

Ave Sarasota 65 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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