Hotel Conde de Penalba

Hotels
8.6 (859 reviews)
El Conde esq. Arzobispo Meriño #111 Zona Colonial , Santo Domingo , do

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Stairs to access
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, such as towels being old and the room not being totally clean.
Service
9.26
Overall positive comments highlighting the attentive and accommodating staff.
Location
9.3
Frequent mentions of the excellent location close to attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are generally comfortable, though some were described as small.
Amenities
8.28
The lack of an elevator was a common concern among guests.
Value for Money
8.74
Guests feel they received good value for the price, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.29
The restaurant received mixed reviews but had some positive remarks about the menu.
Overall Experience
8.86
Guests enjoyed their stay despite some minor issues, overall a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:27

Property Description

Stunning Views from Front Terrace

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Cristobal Colon Park and the First Cathedral of America right from the beautiful front terrace of Hotel Conde. The perfect spot to unwind and soak in the historic charm of Santo Domingo.

Colonial-Style Comfort

Indulge in the comfort of Conde de Penalba's colonial-style rooms after a day of exploration. Relax in the cozy ambiance and experience true Dominican hospitality while enjoying modern amenities like telephones and color TVs.

Central Location with Historical Charm

Located in the heart of the colonial city, Hotel Conde offers a convenient base for exploring the 16th-century colonial monuments and the vibrant city life of Santo Domingo. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Hotel Conde. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Santo Domingo.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note Breakfast is NOT included.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SDQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 9 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 10 years old to 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 859 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Guenther couple at
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2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Doris couple it
2
Pros:

Solo posizione

Cons:

Molto rumorosa e sporca

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Roberto couple us
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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JOSE MARIA family_with_children es
1
Pros:

Solo ubicación

Cons:

Mucho ruido en habitaciones. Imposible dormir. Cuarto de baño minúsculo e incomodo, propio de una pensión del siglo xix.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Vitor solo_traveller br
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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mohamed solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

très bien place

Cons:

tout bien passe vraiment très bien place

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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alexia freddie solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable, todo cerca

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
10
Great location if you want to be in the center of the park night life.
Pros:

The location is great with respect to being at the center of the Colonial Zone. There is a restaurant just downstairs for breakfast and late evening snack options.

Cons:

Being at the center of everything also means if your room is facing the park, you will hear music and street performers until the wee hours of the morning. The hotel walls are well insulated from most of the music in the park, but there are two street performers “buskers” who vocalize opera style on the opposite street corner that was hard to overcome. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room not facing the park or bring wax ear plugs.

The balcony rooms also sit directly over a stop sign. The locals like you to hear their exhaust popping when they take off.

If you sleep heavy, this location is great!!

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Donne solo_traveller gp
6
Bonne ambiance.
Pros:

le lieu

Cons:

la vétusté des fenêtre

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Dominique family_with_children fr
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Rossi solo_traveller es
1
DECEPCIONADA
Pros:

Es un hotel que me había alojado en anteriores viajes a Santo Domingo. Me gusta, por eso repetí en esta ocasión. Tiene una buena ubicación y unas buenas instalaciones.

Cons:

Lo puntuó tan mal en este viaje porque el hotel había tenido filtraciones de agua y se olía bastante a humedad. Pedí un cambio de habitación por este motivo y me hicieron pagar un suplemento algo que veo totalmente injusto. Han perdido una clienta. Y mi familia y yo solíamos viajar y hacer escala siempre en este hotel.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Eleny solo_traveller it
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hiruk solo_traveller jp
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Wilson couple ca
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Placido Santana couple do
8
Cons:

El sistema de aire condicionado

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller ca
5
Pros:

Je n'ai pas aimé le petit déjeuner, je suis allé au resto en bas de l'hotel et j'ai payé moi même, je n'ai pas réservé le petite déjeuner à l'hotel

Cons:

C'était ma troisième fois, mais cette fois ci je suis resté 5 jours et j'ai trouvé que c'était bruyant, les gens parlent fort à la réception alors le soir 22 h 23 h et 24 h... je trouvais cela dérangeant et difficile de dormir. Ma chambre #306 était situé a l'étage au dessus de la réception. Si j'y retourne, je demanderais une chambre sur un étage plus élevé, pour voir si c'est moins pire. Il n'y a pas d'accenseur alors je verrais si je veux monter 4 étages.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alberto solo_traveller mx
8
Buena
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La poca variedad en el restaurant

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Salma couple ma
4
Good room and location but I wouldn't stay there again because of the staff.
Pros:

Room was very comfortable and clean. Entire hotel looked of a good quality. The location as well was very convenient.

Cons:

My criticism is regarding the staff. We called the night before requesting the book the night previous to ours as we were gonna land very early in the morning and we wanted to ensure that a room is available then. The person answering the phone assured us there was no need for that and we can just check in early as there were other rooms available. Once we reach the hotel in the morning after landing, we are very rudely told by the front desk guy that no that is wrong and we now have to book another night there for 90 dollars or wait two additional hours and pay 20 dollars to do an early check in. We understand that mistakes can happen and that we were passed on the wrong information by the night staff, our criticism is towards the attitude of the guy- no apologies, no empathy, and no trying to find a compromise. We had to wait extremely tired on the couch for 2 hours right in front of the reception while there were empty and available rooms. 2 hours might seem short and irrelevant, but doing that after a sleepless night when we had already taken the precaution to call is very upsetting. We were planning on staying an extra night but found an alternative immediately just to avoid seeing the front desk personel.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller gt
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elena Maria family_with_children it
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee