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Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino, Aveinda Sarasota

The Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino, located in Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic, is a lush retreat combined with a full service casino.

The casino floor of the Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino measures 7,500 square feet.  The casino is open between 4 PM and 6AM daily.  There are 50 slot machines and 10 table games available for hotel guests who wish to do a little gambling in the Caribbean.

The hotel of the Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino is that true epicenter of business and pleasure.  With 286 rooms all complete with views of the city, the gardens and the Caribbean Sea.  The rooms come complete with mini bars, safes, air conditioning, central heat, TV with satellite, telephone and Internet connections.

The Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino offers The Royal Club for guests who wish to stay in the ultimate Caribbean setting.  The Royal Club members are allowed private access to the seventh and the eighth floor of the hotel.  Complimentary drinks, snacks, private breakfast, private lunch, bar service, independent reception, meeting rooms and complementary fruit baskets are all available to guests of The Royal Club.

For guests who are not staying on private floors there are five dining choices. The Garden of Embajador offers international cuisine and opens for lunch and dinner each day. The Los Porches is a light dining experience complete with a breakfast buffet, lunch menu and dinners a la carte all from the comfort of the poolside.The Bohio and the Colonial offer both drinks and light snacks. The Embassy Club is open for gourmet dining.

If night time entertainment is on your list of things to do, the Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino offers the thrilling beats of the Latin disco within the walls of the hotel.

Local attractions abound in Santo Domingo.  Visitors to the area can choose to see Catalina Island, the Humpback Whales Sanctuary, the Santo Domingo tour or even partake in a jeep safari.

The nearest airport to the Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino is the Las Americas International Airport.  The airport is located just 45 minutes outside of Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino.  For more information on the airport travelers can call 809-412-5888.  Airport officials can also be reached by e-mail at c.belliard@aerodom.com.

The Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino is a family friendly resort complete with an outdoor playground.