The Hotel V Centenario Inter-Continental is situated on the malecón (breakwater) of Santo Domingo and features 200 air-conditioned rooms, including the Presidential Suite and 32 suites with balconies, all overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The hotel is ideally located near to the most important cultural points and business centers of the city. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/santodomingo/hotel/904/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:33 EST The Hotel V Centenario Inter-Continental Santo Domingo is only 25 to 30 minutes away from Las Americas International Airport and is located close to the city's main shopping centers and within walking distance of the colonial and cultural center. Guest Rooms Single Rooms -36 Single rooms with king-size bed and sitting area offering a splendid view of the Columbus Lighthouse (Faro - main tourist attraction) -60 Single rooms with king-size bed and sitting area offering a sea view -20 Single rooms with queen-size bed in a quiet location Double Rooms -20 Double rooms with sitting area and Faro view -20 Double rooms with sitting area and sea view -12 Double rooms with sitting area and skylight view Suites Junior Suites -16 one-bedroom Junior Suites feature king-size bed, sofa, balcony and sea view. Luxury Suites -13 one-bedroom Luxury Suites feature king-size bed, living room, balcony and sea view. Jarabacoa Suite -The one-bedroom Jarabacoa Suite features a king-size bed, a living and dining room and sea view. Presidential Suite -The two-bedroom Presidential Suite, located at the penthouse, features king and queen-size beds and a panoramic view of the city of Santo Domingo and the Caribbean Sea. All VIP rooms are additionally provided with a bath robe and flowers. Business Rooms At Inter-Continental, we believe that comfort isn't a reward for doing a job well - it's a necessity. That's why our ten spacious Business Rooms offer everything you need to do your job effectively and easily. To ensure you're not buried in paperwork, we've designed a spacious desk with storage for stationery and supplies. It's also equipped with easy-to-reach, surge-protected outlets and dataport, as well as a printer cable. A specially designed desk drawer ensures that you're no more than an arm's length from a state-of-the-art printer/fax/copier which produces crisp, presentation-quality documents. A dual-line telephone equipped with voicemail ensures that you never miss a call, even when you're faxing or operating your modem. Along with a consistent supply of fresh coffee, the Business Rooms also provide amenities that are so important, yet so easy to forget: copy paper, note pads, stapler, scissors, paper clips and pens - even bi-directional parallel-port printer cables. You'll also find ergonomically designed chairs that enable you to work for extended periods without back pain, as well as special halide lamps, which provide five times more power than a 300-watt halogen lamp while generating 75% less heat. Other facilities include: -Iron and ironing board -Video cassette recorder -Couch and coffee table -Complimentary movies, newspaper and shoeshine AMENITIES: Rooms and Suites The 200 guest rooms offer sea views and include 32 suites with balcony. Non-smoking rooms are available. All rooms feature: -Minibar -Electronic safe -Fax connection facilities -Color cable TV with remote control -Dual-line telephone with voicemail -AM/FM radio -Coffee maker -Hairdryer in bathroom -Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, soap and nail file -Shoehorn and shoeshine cloth Banquets and Meetings The 15 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 1,200 people. All of the rooms offer blackout facilities and some have natural daylight. The meeting rooms are equipped with audio-visual and technical facilities, teleconference technology is available and there is access to the Convention Center near the hotel, which has an auditorium for 800 people. Business Center The Business Center is located by the Lobby. Services include: -Use of computer -Internet access -Translations -Courier -Fax -Copying -Secretarial services -Equipment for Hire -Typewriter -VHS -Mobile phones -Additional Services Arranged: -Taxi pick-ups -Beach trips -City tours -Legal counseling -Flower delivery Additional Services: -Shopping arcade -Car rental agency -Bank -Beauty parlor -Dominican hand-made cigar shop -Arts and crafts shop -Laundry service -Taxi service -Underground parking -Travel agency -Bookshop ACTIVITIES: Facilities and Activities Recreational facilities include outdoor swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, lighted tennis court and paddle tennis court, and the recently renovated Casino V Centenario. Golf facilities are located near the hotel. Casino V Centenario The recently renovated Casino V Centenario, located by the Lobby, features a variety of games and options, and combines superb service with up-to-date equipment. Open: 4:00 pm to 5:00 am daily. -19 tables include: -Seven blackjack -Six fortune wheels -One baccarat -Four poker -One tri-jocker -74 gaming machines include: -Royal Ascot with a capacity for 12 players -Double Dollar -Lucky Bunny -Kiss the Frog -Video Poker -Volcano -Desperado -Double Diamond and many others Casino V Centenario features a bar and music every night as well as special promotions and attractions (prizes, casino-lotto, etc). There is a foyer area and entertainment for non-players plus a live band on Fridays Nearby Golf Facilities Isabel Villas Tel: +1 809 549 6645 The course is only 20 minutes away from the hotel, featuring an illuminated par 3, nine-hole golf course and driving range unique in the Caribbean and located in a relaxed, country-style environment. There is a golf shop for purchasing golf equipment, and golf lessons and advisory services are available. Metro Country Club The course is 45 minutes away from Santo Domingo and features include a five-star illuminated golf course with 18 holes and first-class facilities for exclusive members. As access is restricted, special permits for guests interested in using the golf facilities can be arranged through the hotel by contacting reception. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Dining and Entertainment Enjoy international cuisine at Tascamar Restaurant, with live music every night. The recently renovated, sea-view La Brasserie Restaurant serves exquisite breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bambu Bar and Grill serves snacks in the pool area. The Pergola Bar features live music and entertainment every night. The Piazza Bar serves drinks and snacks all day. In-room dining is available 24 hours a day. Tascamar Restaurant This restaurant has received a Three Diamond Award. Enjoy an exciting gastronomic world with exquisite international cuisine, featuring à la carte dinner and specialty Brazilian rodizio. Maximum capacity - 100 persons. Live entertainment every night with a local singer. Open: Monday through Saturday - 6:00 pm to 1:00 am. La Brasserie Restaurant The recently renovated, sea-view La Brasserie Restaurant specializes in international cuisine and offers separate dining space for private meetings. Maximum capacity - 156 persons. Open: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. Breakfast - buffet, continental and à la carte Lunch - buffet and à la carte Dinner - à la carte The Bambu Bar and Grill The Bambu Bar and Grill is located by the pool area, serving à la carte pool snacks. Maximum capacity - 100 persons. Open: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Sundays - BBQ from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, serving a variety of meats and salads. Live entertainment with a perico ripiao band, playing lively traditional music. The Piazza Bar The Piazza Bar is located by the Lobby and serves continental breakfast from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and drinks and snacks all day. Open: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. La Pergola Bar La Pergola Bar is open daily serving local and international drinks, with a maximum capacity of 100 persons. Live entertainment Monday through Friday features: Monday - Trio Los Juglares Tuesday and Thursday - a house band (La Otra Banda) playing contemporary merengue music and other native rhythms Wednesday and Friday - karaoke night and dance music, starting at 7:00 pm. Free snacks included Open: 4:00 pm to 1:00 am daily. Room Service For your personal convenience, 24-hour in-room dining is available. Enjoy specially prepared culinary creations in the privacy of your own guest room. Type: Hotel No. of Rooms: 200 Beach Location: Near Beach (Walking Distance) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/santodomingo/hotel/904/22/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:33 EST