Comfortable, bright rooms featuring one or two double beds.
<p><b>Everything that an elegant city hotel can offer with superb executive facilities and luxury services</b></p>
<p>El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel***** (part of the Barceló Hotel Group and formerly Occidental El Embajador) is a luxurious and versatile hotel that, thanks to its strategic location in Santo Domingo and services such as free Wi-Fi, is ideal for family trips, couples or business meetings and visits.<br>
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The capital of the Dominican Republic is a stimulating and multicultural city and, therefore, El Embajador is an ideal starting point to discover the historic and colonial area and soak up all the Dominican idiosyncrasy.</p>
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An emblematic luxury hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo's commercial area
The 5-star El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a legendary and iconic hotel in Santo Domingo —the greatest ambassador of the Dominican Republic with over 60 years of history. This luxury hotel welcomes international guests and is always ready to amaze and captivate with unique services and experiences. Historically considered the best hotel in Santo Domingo, it has been building a defined and unique personality over the years: a brand by its own right; a whole destination in itself.
The essence of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel lies in its meticulous attention to detail, exquisite service and legendary hospitality. Guests will be able to enjoy the culture of refinement and luxury of a hotel located in the commercial area of Santo Domingo through technology, wellness and gastronomy. Adding innovation and exclusivity to the tradition of this iconic hotel in the Dominican Republic, each of the hotel's services reflect the distinction and personalisation provided to each and every guest.
Located in one of the best areas in Santo Domingo, the hotel boasts a spa, a large swimming pool and one-of-a-king garden. It also offers an premium experience for business trips with magnificent facilities and good connections to the city's financial centre, making it one of the best hotels in Santo Domingo for business trips or event celebrations. Its cuisine is the true essence of the hotel and its most distinctive hallmark, with El Jardín restaurant nestled in a captivating Spanish patio. The deep bond that links El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel with Santo Domingo makes this hotel the ideal host to discover the city through its hospitality, all while conveying emotions and well-being to its guests.
5-star hotel in Santo Domingo and historical landmark of the city
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is intrinsically linked to its history. The most emblematic hotel in Santo Domingo and the history of the city are deeply intertwined, as it constituted a turning point in the city's reality when it became a flagship and a world reference as the first luxury hotel in the Dominican Republic. Opened on the 12th of February, 1956, El Embajador Hotel was inaugurated on the occasion of the Free World Peace and Fraternity Fair, a sort of universal exhibition.
With over 60 years of history, the hotel has been the sole host of many of the official receptions and parties, as well as hosting illustrious personalities, until it managed to stand out as a state hotel. During its first years, El Embajador forged its identity and became the main hotel in the Dominican Republic, accommodating some of the most relevant personalities in the world. It also becomes an emblematic stage for cinema and a living witness of Dominican and global history.
In 2015, the hotel became part of the Barceló Hotel Group. As an emblematic hotel within the exclusive Royal Hideaway brand, it is undertaking an ambitious refurbishment project that places the establishment as one of the best hotels in the Dominican Republic. The new identity of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is built on the heritage and essence of the hotel, reinventing and modernising its concept of experiential luxury, while preserving the legendary know-how that has made this hotel an emblematic place. An ever-changing icon!
Location of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Located in the exclusive residential area of Bella Vista in Santo Domingo, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is strategically connected to Avenida de la Salud and the Mirador del Sur Park, offering an exceptional natural setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This hotel, close to the colonial area of Santo Domingo, provides easy access to the commercial and business area of the city, as well as the main tourist attractions and entertainment venues. It serves as the perfect base to immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating atmosphere of the historic and colonial area of Santo Domingo, and to experience the real Dominican Republic.
Avda Sarasota 65,Ensanche Bella Vista, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Las Américas International Airport
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El Higuero International Airport
14 km
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Colonial District of Santo Domingo
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Downtown Centre
2.1 km
Location of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Why choose El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
Exclusive areas and personalised services
3,000 m² of meeting and event rooms
12,000 m² of tropical gardens and green areas
Royal Level at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel: A stay at the highest level
Enjoy the exclusive Royal Level concept at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel and take your stay to another level. Live a unique experience and enjoy private areas, personalised attention, selected benefits and first-class amenities. To access these services, be sure to book your room from the Royal Level category.
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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers an exclusive 5-star experience in one of the best hotels in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A haven for relaxation with spacious, luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites characterised by the exclusive amenities the Ambassador Level and Royal Level services bring to guests.
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Facilities and Services at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
A unique stay in a luxurious hotel in Santo Domingo with facilities and services that elevate your stay to a whole new level. Excellent and luxurious facilities combining technology with hospitality, 3.400 m² of event and meeting rooms, 12.000 m² of tropical gardens and green areas, exclusive areas, 2 restaurants and 2 bars, a large swimming pool and an excellent Bi Wellness & Spa make El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel a unique space in the city.
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A unique and authentic gastronomy
The gastronomic essence of El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel lies in their continuous search for uniqueness while exploring creative codes influenced by an unlimited culinary and multicultural mixture. This 5-star hotel in Santo Domingo offers a unique culinary journey that strives to reach a balance between traditional and modern flavours.
Wellness & Fitness centre
The Bi wellness & Spa at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, covering 150 square metres, is the perfect space to dive into total relaxation and rest. As indicated by the word Bi, which comes from the Taíno language, it symbolises everything that has to do with life, new beginnings and a focus on well-being and nature.
Entering the Bi Wellness & Spa of this luxury hotel in Santo Domingo means immersing yourself in a world of unique sensations, where the mind, body and soul can live unforgettable and pleasant experiences. The guests enjoy an exquisite range of products that deliver the best of nature, combining exceptional rituals and massages to achieve a unique well-being.
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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers excellent facilities to enjoy a complete spa service in a 5-star hotel in Santo Domingo: treatment cabins, sauna, steam baths, hydromassage bathtub, therapeutic pools, relaxation areas, fitness area and the renowned beauty salon Hair Cut by Ilonka.
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Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 20:00
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Venue for celebrations
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is the perfect venue for event celebration in the city of Santo Domingo, both for its privileged location and its magnificent facilities. The hotel offers more than 3,400 m² of indoor and outdoor spaces, which are perfectly adaptable for weddings, events, meetings, conferences and seminars. It also offers a Business Centre with meeting rooms and offices with state-of-the-art equipment. With an outstanding record and extensive experience in organising State Summits, the hotel guarantees memorable and successful events.
The absolute highlights at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel are its inviting 12,000 m2 of lush tropical gardens and green areas —an oasis in Santo Domingo's city centre. Couples looking for a dream wedding will benefit from the excellent honeymoon packages and exclusive services offered at www.barceloweddings.com.
Exclusive services: Ambassador Level and Royal Level
Guests at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel can make the most of the personalised services, luxury attentions and exquisite proposals offered by the Ambassador Level and the Royal Level services and enjoy a more exclusive and luxurious stay.
All Ambassador Level rooms come include the following exclusive services:
- Welcome Concierge for check-in and check-out
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- Exclusive dining services on the 5th floor
- Complimentary continental breakfast and snack service during the day
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- À la carte menu for lunch and dinner with additional charge
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- Social area
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- Welcome Concierge for check-in and check-out
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- À la carte breakfast at no additional charge in the lounge
- Exclusive gastronomic restaurant on the 8th floor for lunch and dinner
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- Domestic alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, coffee, tea and water at no additional charge
- Terrace with smokers’ area with stunning views over the Caribbean
- 2 meeting rooms 2 hours per day at no additional charge (subject to availability)
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FAQs
How many stars does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have?
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What are the parking options at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel provides free parking for hotel guests. For those not staying at the hotel, please ask reception for the exact cost of the parking.
Is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel a pet-friendly hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.
Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer airport transfer services?
Yes, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers a transfer service to the nearest airport at an additional cost. Please contact the hotel for more information regarding this service.
Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer room service?
Yes, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers room service for guests. Full details about room service, including the menu, prices, opening times, etc., are available at the hotel.
What is the minimum age for entry to the spa & wellness area at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel? Is the use of the spa subject to an additional cost?
The minimum age for entry to the spa & wellness area at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is 16. Entry to the spa is free for hotel guests. Children are not allowed in the spa.
In which area of Santo Domingo is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway located?
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is located in the area of Bella Vista, close to the colonial area of Santo Domingo.
Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has a swimming pool.
What is there to do at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offers a wide range of services and activities, such as a gym, wellness & spa, honeymoon packages, tours around Santo Domingo, 3,400 m² of meeting and events rooms, tropical gardens for strolling, gift shop and a casino, among others.
What time is check-in/check-out at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
Check-in at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is from 15:00 and check-out is by 13:00.
Is El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Yes, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is suitable for guests with disabilities. Please ask the hotel reception about adapted services and facilities.
Does El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel offer food and drink options for guests with food intolerances?
Yes, El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has alternatives for guests with food intolerances. Guests are requested to speak to the hotel staff to assess the available options.
Is there a charge for the Wi-Fi at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
The Wi-Fi is free of charge for hotel guests at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.
How many meeting rooms and event spaces are there at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has 8 meeting rooms and 11 spaces for events and celebrations.
Are there restaurants at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 restaurantes at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel: one serving international cuisine and another restaurant where guests can enjoy its breakfast buffet.
Which services are included in the Ambassador Level at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
The exclusive Ambassador Level at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel includes, among other services: private reception, private lounge with reading and TV rooms, newspapers, terrace with smoking area, continental breakfast in the lounge, snacks throughout the day and the afternoon/evening, as well as a complimentary coffee, tea and water service.
How much does it cost to stay at El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel?
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