INTERCONTINENTAL REAL SANTO DOMINGO BY IHG, Santo Domingo

Intercontinental Real Santo Domingo By Ihg - A downtown luxury hotel with infinity pool, spa center, and Asian-inspired dining

Located in Downtown Santo Domingo, this 5-star Santo Domingo hotel features a third-floor L-shaped infinity edge outdoor pool adjacent to the Blu Bar and spa center. The Intercontinental's six-treatment-room spa includes a couple's room, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool bath. All rooms offer soundproof windows, 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, 48-inch LCD TVs, and high-speed internet. The property houses three restaurants and two bars, including Nau Lounge - an Asian-inspired venue with green and white décor, and Van Gogh bar for cocktails and tapas. The Kennedy Meeting Room spans 1505 square feet with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from the Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden and 0.5 miles from Blue Mall.

Pros

Glass-enclosed kitchen allows guests to watch chefs at work

Every suite features three distinct ambiance areas with a spacious living room

Rooms offer total blackout curtains and streaming-enabled TVs

Close proximity to UNESCO World Heritage Colonial City with museums and cultural sites

Cons

1.5 miles distance to Agora Mall

Boca Chica beach requires separate transportation