El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Item: El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

Avda. Sarasota, 65 Ensanche Bella Vista | Santo Domingo 10210 [SEE MAP]Santo Domingo [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

All-suite hotel with a spa, casino, pool and more

Property is not within walking distance of Zona Colonial's sights

Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Santo Domingo's commercial district, El Embajador provides guests with both an urban atmosphere and prime beach access. Recent visitors described the hotel as beautiful, praising the historical decorative accents like crystal chandeliers in the lobby and classic furnishings in the suites. However, some past guests cited the property's location as better suited for business travelers and couples typing the knot instead of sightseers. Whether you're staying here for work or leisure, you'll have access to facilities like three restaurants (one of which is reserved exclusively for Royal Level guests), two bars, a spa, a business center, a casino and two pools. Plus, all suites come with free Wi-Fi access, smart TVs and iHome clock radios, among other amenities.

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Location: Santo Domingo

Hotel Class: 4.5-star

Property Type: Hotel, 298 rooms

Primary View: City center, Ocean

Style: Modern

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4.5Hotel Class

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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 592 have reviewed the El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 592 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Three suite categories are available at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. The property's most basic accommodations – Executive Junior Suites – offer smart TVs, free Wi-Fi access, minibars and rain showers. In addition to standard amenities, guests staying in Ambassador Level accommodations receive exclusive access to a lounge with complimentary coffee and continental breakfasts. Meanwhile, Royal Level suite rates cover access to the Royal Level lounge, which features free a la carte breakfasts, snacks and nonalcoholic drinks, plus butler and secretary services. Royal Level visitors can also use two private meeting rooms and dine at the eighth floor's exclusive restaurant.

Most rooms have city views
Presidential Suite has a terrace with a solarium, a meeting room, a private elevator and a kitchen

Standard room size: 441 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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El Embajador is located in downtown Santo Domingo, less than 4 miles southwest of the city's historic Zona Colonial. In the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site, travelers will find a variety of museums and historic buildings. Plus, various shops, restaurants and bars are situated within walking distance. A metro stop sits about a mile away, or visitors can hire a car through the hotel's rental car desk. Free self-parking is available as well.

Approximately 20 miles northwest of Las Americas International Airport
Bus stop a few blocks away

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service (with fee)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Three restaurants are available at El Embajador. El Jardín Gourmet Restaurant serves up a la carte international fare for lunch and dinner, and at Los Porches Restaurant, diners will find an international breakfast buffet and casual Dominican dishes for lunch and dinner. The property's third eatery is exclusively reserved for Royal Level guests. The hotel also features two bars, the poolside Las Cotorras Bar and a lobby bar.

Free breakfast for guests staying in Ambassador and Royal level accommodations
Room service available 24 hours a day
Lobby bar offers live music on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings

Number of restaurants: 3

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

Two pools are available at El Embajador. The main pool sits outside and is surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas and a variety of tropical plants. And inside the wellness center, visitors will find a small covered plunge pool.

Spa pool only accessible to guests 16 and older
Pool bar

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

El Embajador's Bi Wellness & Spa facility houses the property's spa, gym, yoga room, beauty salon and small plunge pool. Inspired by nature, the spa offers a variety of services, including massages, facials and body treatments.

Sauna
Spa bar with healthy fare

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

Family amenities are limited at El Embajador, but guests with kids have access to cribs and high chairs, plus an outdoor pool. The hotel can also arrange babysitting services for a fee.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The hotel has a fitness center with cardio and weight-training machines and free weights. A yoga room is available as well.

No fitness classes

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

El Embajador features 10 meeting rooms. In the business center, travelers will find three of the hotel's meeting rooms, one of which can accommodate up to 15 people and be used for videoconferencing. Additional event venues include the Gran Embajador, which can be divided into three smaller rooms, and The Garden Tent, an indoor and outdoor space with room for up to 900 attendees. And in the exclusive Royal Level lounge, Royal Level guests have access to two boardrooms and butler and secretarial services.

Audiovisual equipment
Business center has computers, printers and copy machines

Number of meeting rooms: 10

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

At El Embajador, couples can tie the knot in a variety of venues. The hotel's largest space is The Garden Tent, which can accommodate up to 700 people in a theater-style ceremony arrangement or 900 guests for receptions. Additional venue options include the Gran Embajador room and a garden deck. Wedding packages are not available, but the on-site wedding planner can help arrange ceremony and reception details.

Gran Embajador has space for up to 700 people
Beauty salon in wellness center

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 900

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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