Kimpton’s New Dominican Republic Resort Simply Opened Its Doorways

The artwork galleries. The cafes. The five hundred-year-old streets. The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo stays one of many best-kept secrets and techniques within the Caribbean, a colourful, vibrant, fascinating historic quarter that’s a purpose in itself to go to the Dominican Republic’s capital. 

Whereas the neighborhood has some gorgeous Sixteenth-century structure and a palpable vitality, it hasn’t been house to any notable lodges. Till this month, that’s. 

IHG’s Kimpton model has opened its new Kimpton Las Mercedes resort within the coronary heart of the Colonial Zone, including the corporate’s signature boutique-style cool to a historic constructing complicated within the space. 

The 130-room resort is already open and welcoming visitors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. 

So what do it is advisable to know in regards to the Dominican Republic’s latest resort? 

It’s anchored by a rooftop pool and cocktail bar with panoramic views of the previous metropolis, together with three  eateries: Zola, an Italian-accented restaurant, a world eating idea referred to as El Patio and a breakfast buffet spot referred to as Coral.  

Different facilities embody a health heart, a lush garden-filled courtyard (with one other bar) and naturally  room service and free Wi-Fi. 

Each room has a big flat-screen TV and a seating space; some have balconies, some don’t. Each room does, as a Kimpton signature, include a yoga mat, and you will get different Kimpton touches like bike leases and morning espresso and tea service. There’s additionally a cigar lounge referred to as El Pozo.

So what about worth? 

The Kimpton Las Mercedes is charging about $220 per evening on its Website, though you could find it for a bit lower than that at websites like Expedia. 

It’s the third Kimpton-branded resort within the Caribbean, becoming a member of the Kimpton Grand Roatan, which opened its doorways in Honduras final 12 months, and the signature Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in Grand Cayman. 

One other Kimpton is opening this 12 months within the Mexican Caribbean, with the deliberate debut of Kimpton’s first-ever all-inclusive resort. 

To be taught extra, go to the Kimpton Las Mercedes resort.