The hotel itself is very nice and comfortable. We enjoyed that there was a bar and 2 restaurants on site (3 if you include the pool bar/cafe). That being said, it's not all that close to anything interesting for 4 students (2 girls, 2 guys, ages 23-27) on spring break. We didn't dare leave the hotel after dark and while... More

My wife and I just spent 2 nights at the Barcelo in Santo Domingo. Having stayed at a couple other hotels on the Malecon, we would definitely go back to this one. The hotel is very friendly and responsive to any needs and the beds and pillows are the most comfortable of any hotel we've stayed in anywhere. Also, the... More

I have stayed here 5 times and am booked for another stay next week. The thick and thin of it is as such; anyone who runs a business knows that it is not easy to find good, reliable help. It is perpetually moving process. Meaning; you might run into a rotten apple, but that is not the end of the... More

Whenever you go to the Dominican Republic and purchase anything cash, MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVEN A RECEIPT. When I arrived at the resort for my first time to check-in the clerk charged me $238 for my two night stay but he never gave me a receipt but I never thought of it at the time however when it was... More

We stayed at the Barcelo for just a night before heading elsewhere in the DR. Our primary reason for choosing it was its proximity to the Caribe Tours bus terminal, which is about a 10-15 minute walk or $5 cab ride. The location of the Barcelo for other purposes? I don't know - it's certainly not near the Colonial Zone... More

This hotel was great in every respect - helpful staff, good food, good pool, and great shower. I have experienced low water pressure and lack of hot water in a few places in the DR, but no problem here. In fairness, I guess I should say the problem places have been the resorts where I guess they think you don't... More

A few years ago, I stayed at this hotel (then known as the Barcelo Lina) and it was “just another rundown Caribbean hotel.” Not anymore! It appears to have been totally renovated. The lobby is contemporary and clean looking (used to be dark and tired looking). The room was good size with a VERY comfortable king-size bed. A wall-mounted flat... More

The hotel was fine, is was clean the food was also good, but the is no way this people can understand what you are telling them it seems like nobody in the hotel can speak other languaje besides spanish, my god i was so angry at the time because they try to help me but since i dont speak spanish... More

nothing out of the ordinary. no wow factor either. You pay for EVERYTHING! I ordered the most expensive room service ever! I paid in American Dollars the equivelency of 25 dollars for a hotdog with fries, milk, ice cream and a flan for my son and I. I then had to pay $10 dollars for wifi per night. The rooms... More