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El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Royal Hideaway · Core Luxury
Opened 12 February 1956 for Santo Domingo's world's fair. Errol Flynn, Rock Hudson, Cantinflas. Coppola used it as Havana's Hotel Capri in The Godfather Part II. Barcelo bought it in 2015 and relaunched Royal Hideaway, about 298 rooms. Bella Vista, not the Zone.
- 298 rooms
- Opened 1956
- Neighborhood: Bella Vista
About El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
- OAS assembly here in 1965. Andy Garcia filmed The Lost City on the same Havana trick. Embassy Club was the city's stage.
- Bella Vista, Santo Domingo. This is not the Colonial Zone and not Punta Cana.
History
Inaugurated 12 February 1956. Barcelo bought it in 2015 and, after about two years of works, relaunched it as Royal Hideaway, about 298 rooms.
The setting
On a hill in Bella Vista, Santo Domingo. This is El Embajador, not a Colonial Zone inn and not a Punta Cana resort.
Restaurants and bars
- El Jardín — Restaurant · Spanish patio setting
- Exclusive gastronomic restaurant (Royal Level) — Restaurant
Experiences
- Bi Wellness and Spa — 150 m² spa named after the Taino word 'Bi', with treatment cabins, sauna, steam baths, hydromassage bath and therapeutic pools.
- Gastronomy at El Jardín — The hotel's signature cuisine, served at El Jardín within a Spanish patio, blending traditional and modern flavours.
- Guided tours of Santo Domingo — Guided tours to discover the essence of Santo Domingo are offered.
- Casino — The hotel has a casino on site.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Butler service
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