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Sofitel Nicolas de Ovando Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Location Calle Las Damas, Around Town
Phone 809/685-9955
Fax 809/686-6590
Web site www.sofitel.com
Room Information 104 units
Prices US$173-US$218 (£87-£109) double; from US$500 (£250) suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe

Frommer's Review

In the heart of the colonial city, this 16th-century mansion has been restored and reopened as a hotel with all the modern amenities. For those seeking comfort among antiquity, this is an even better bet than the smaller Francés Sofitel , another restoration. On the premises is a restaurant with a terrace facing a courtyard and two bars with a view of the pool. All the bedrooms are well furnished and handsomely maintained. The choice of accommodations ranges from standard doubles to spacious suites, which can also be used as family units. The classic architecture of the original mansion has been respected, although the property has been vastly enlarged.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; dance club; outdoor pool; gym; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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