Located in the largest city and capital of the Dominican Republic, the Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino is the jewel of the city. Spectacular views of the Caribbean, five-star accommodations and dining and a large casino, the Melia Santo Domingo is a fine choice for those looking to avoid the resort-style vacation. Named by Christopher Columbus, Santo Domingo is home to beautiful architecture and a wondrous natural setting.
The Melia Santo Domingo Casino Diamante, open daily from 5PM to 3AM, presents gamers with a first-class gaming experience. The large gaming floor holds some 60 gaming machines – both Vegas-style slots and electronic games – as well as 16 table games with Blackjack, Craps, Poker and Roulette. The elegant and Old World décor of the casino feels more like Europe than the Caribbean, but that changes as soon as you step outside into the tropical air.
With 245 rooms to choose from, the Melia Santo Domingo Hotel offers guests basic rooms, Junior Suites, Full Suites and a Presidential Suite. Every room comes with five-star accommodations – private balcony with ocean views, marble bathrooms, Internet access, satellite television and video games, mini-bar and safe. There’s even a wide array of services – from ironing to meals.
You can be sure the food at Melia Santo Domingo is tasty and accessible whenever you’re hungry. The Café Casabe, the hotel’s full restaurant, is open 24-hours a day and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can enjoy international tastes until midnight and from 12AM to 6AM you can sample the eccentric yet delicious local cuisine of the Dominican Republic, from Creole goat stew to pig’s feet. When you’re done eating, grab a beer, wine or cocktail at the Lobby Bar or Pool Bar.
Since it is the Caribbean, you know there will be plenty of leisure activities for your enjoyment. Guests of the Melia Santo Domingo can enjoy the 2-floor sundeck and pool before or after a rigorous workout at the fully equipped fitness center. Throughout the day, you can kick back any number of ways, whether it’s a tennis match, a bicycle ride through the city, a swim in the sea or a scooter ride around the island.
If its lively nightlife you’re looking for, few places in the country provide like Santo Domingo. No matter what your taste, there’s probably something for you in the city. There are numerous bars, a hundred different nightclubs and many venues for live entertainment of every genre. A particular favorite among both locals and tourists is La Zona, the colonial zone of the city where there are many trendy nightspots, bars, restaurants and dance halls.
To find the Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino, fly into Santo Domingo International Airport and take a 10-minute ride to Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino, 365 George Washington Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
