Billini Hotel, Santo Domingo
Expert reviews
“A wonderful addition to this charmed neighborhood, this boutique hotel was created from a collection of buildings that date back to the 1700s; in its former lives, it has been an ecclesiastical library, an ammunitions depot, and a private school, but its identity as Padre Billini’s library was the inspiration for the hotel today.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dominican Republic.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Excellent breakfast
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located in a restored 16th-century convent in the heart of the historic colonial town of Santo Domingo, the Billini Hotel is a stylish stay on the south coast of the Dominican Republic. Inside the hotel exudes Italian style, with modern Dominican art adorning the 16th century exposed brick walls.
The modern restoration of the building creates sleek lines throughout the hotel spaces and guest suites and modernist sculptures decorate the lobby creating exciting spaces for visitors to explore.
The 24 guest suites include exposed brick walls yet are luxurious with calming neutral hues complimented by Bang & Olufsen sound systems, air-conditioning, and elegant ensuite bathrooms. Larger suites have private terraces while others have whirlpool baths, all with stunning views over the coral-colored roofs of the city.
Guests can choose from a selection of dining options including Castil Restaurant which serves guests a mouthwatering selection of Dominican cuisine or enjoy brick oven pizzas at Le Petit Cyrano. Or head to the Moon Restaurant & Bar located on the roof where you can enjoy drinks and tapas with spectacular views across the city.
For guests looking to explore the unique culture of the Dominican Republic, the Billini Hotel is in the ideal location. Guests can wander through the UNESCO-listed Zona Colonial cobbled streets where picturesque courtyards hold exquisite restaurants and bars.
Here you can marvel at the beautiful stucco architecture, and romantic archways or admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, one of the oldest buildings of the New World.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 November 2021
Very good and cozy hotel at a great location.
This is a very convenient hotel, very nicely decorated, and well-maintained, in line with the colonial area where it is located at. The location is just perfect, close to good restaurants, museums, parks. The staff is friendly and helpful, waiters were very polite. Everything seems to be safe, including the neighborhood. The room was nice and comfortable.
Next to my room there were people walking and making noise (inside the property), you could see their shapes through the blinds... that made the atmosphere less private. The phone was not working so when I needed a razor I had to go downstairs to ask for it. The toilet flush was working a bit weird, making excessive noise.
14 October 2021
Excellent! Would stay again!
The location was excellent! The hotel itself was spectacular. It was clean, the air conditioning was great, all services were fast and friendly. The staff was very courteous and spoke English (a big help)! The breakfast was varied and quick. The veranda in the room was private and a pleasure to sit out there at night. I felt safe there, even sitting in the outside dining area at night. Bravo, Billini Hotel!
The towel bar in the shower fell off, and the shower was hard to regulate as far as hot water. But overall, it was fantastic!
11 October 2021
Great price for the location and overall quality of the place!
The staff was welcoming and accommodating. They set up with a room last minute and greeted us with free mimosas which were extremely welcomed because we had such a long day. Our room was very comfortable and clean and the rooftop pool is awesome❤️
18 September 2024
Awesome Environment for Relaxing!
Pet friendly to my Yorkies. It’s spacious and feels like a private resort. Excellent customer service and great food! Especially the breakfast buffet!
No real parking lot!
5 August 2024
Overall, my stay at Billini Hotel was a frustrating and disappointing experience that did not meet basic expectations.
The location is good
Disappointing Experience at Billini Hotel. I recently stayed at Billini Hotel and was extremely disappointed with my experience. Firstly, the air conditioning in my room was not working, which made it impossible to get a good night's sleep in the sweltering heat. To make matters worse, there was constant noise from outside that kept me awake throughout the night. I had specifically paid for a room with a terrace, but upon arrival, I was given a room without one. This was very frustrating as the terrace was one of the main reasons I chose this hotel. Additionally, everything in the room looked cheap and outdated, which was unacceptable given the high price we paid for our stay. The breakfast was another letdown. The quality of the food was poor, and there were very limited options available. It certainly did not live up to the standards I expect from a hotel of this supposed caliber. I was not the only guest experiencing issues. Upon arrival, there was another guest in the lobby who was visibly uncomfortable and voicing the same complaints. Overall, my stay at Billini Hotel was a disappointing experience, and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
12 June 2024
Lovely staycation!
The rooftop pool and bar, the view to Regina Angelorum, the staff.
28 February 2024
Great stay
Nice boutique hotel in a historic building in a great location. Staff was very friendly, place was clean, and breakfast was ok. There is an outdoor sitting area on the first floor and a rooftop pool and bar.
Breakfast
10 February 2024
Exceptional
Room size .was great, the TV woulnt tune to english
Tvk
26 September 2023
Billini Hotel is more than just a place to stay; it's an experience. If you're looking for a luxurious and encha
My recent visit to Billini Hotel was nothing short of a dream come true. From the moment I stepped through the historic doors, I was transported to a world of luxury and charm. The architecture and decor at Billini Hotel are simply breathtaking, seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern elegance. Every corner of this gem exudes sophistication and beauty. But it's not just about the aesthetics – the service here is top-notch. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and memorable. Their warm hospitality made me feel like a valued guest. And let's talk about the food! The culinary experiences at Billini are divine. Whether it's savoring a delicious breakfast on the rooftop terrace with a view of the city or indulging in gourmet cuisine at their restaurant
what truly stole my heart was the serene courtyard, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the bustling city. It was the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring.
21 September 2023
Awesome
Absolutely love everything about this place.
I couldn't find anything I didn't like.
1 September 2023
Beautiful and comfortable, DR never disappoints.
Clean, excellent breakfast, excellent staff.
Some rooms are a little smaller than they appear but over all the beds are very comfortable.
30 August 2023
Great location but not really value for the high cost.
Excellent location. Friendly staff.
Pool closes at 5pm. We spent a lot of time working out how to turn on and off lights and fans. The shower took forever to warm up and figure out. The rooms were nice, but definitely not worth the money.
10 August 2023
Exceptional
Location
Poor room light
29 June 2023
Exceptional
Didn’t eat breakfast at hotel wanted to go out and experience some different food and enjoy a morning walk. Location was great for walking and exploring
The rooms could be a little more soundproof
23 June 2023
Best place to stay in the Colonial area of DR
Everything! Colonial design made modern
Nothing. It is perfect as it is
8 June 2023
A luxury experience in the zona colonial
great location nice combination of historic building with modern comfort compétent staff, excellent customer service
nothing
3 May 2023
peaceful oasis in colonial city
Luis, Vladimir and Leonel are exceptional customer associates. They made me feel very welcomed. Luis facilitated a smooth registration was extremely professional and took the time to ensure my needs were met.
It’s not a dislike but more if a suggestion to offer better rates for diplomatic travelers or promotion codes for business
23 April 2023
Perfect
Location, value, staff, quality of room, quaintness of hotel
Had a bad egg one morning, upset stomach, food in restaurant seemed a bit pricey compared to other places for what I got, but was good.
14 April 2023
Exceptional
Staff was very kind and helpful.
16 March 2023
Second time here!
Second time staying at the hotel. Loved this room/experience more than the last. I will most likely become a regular here.
21 February 2023
Exceptional
charming and localization
24 December 2022
Bad
location, decorations and historic construction.
uncomfortable bed, small size bed and the room had to much humidity.
18 November 2022
Exceptional
THE TREAT MENT OF THE EMPLOYEES SPECIALYY SAMDAM
HMM NOT ALL THE RECEPTIONIST ARE GENTLEMEN
17 August 2022
Poor
the staff was excellent! and the room was vey clean.
the AC wasn’t working well, I arrived at 10pm and had to leave at 5AM, it was too hot and around 12AM some other guests were making so much noise, couldn’t sleep at all.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
3 January 2022
Good
Several churches close by to attent christmas services. Coffee shop with good coffee and pastries next door also open on December 24&25th. Hotel was convenient located, walking distance to the colonial centre. Jacuzzi outside our room was awesome. Front desk staff was very helpful with advice about excursions, places to visit etc.
Christmas eve diner was served by the rooftop bar/ restaurants, no lights, no candles, no table decoration. The server did not offer water, wine, coffee or thee and were not available to ask for something to drink. The hotel was short on Handtowels apparently. No bathroomfloormats. The towelrack was loose and was not fixed during our stay. The electricity cord of the coffeemaker was dangerously damaged. Streaming via television did not work most of the time. Curtains and wires of lamps in the room full of dust. The bedside lamps were like desk lamps fixed to the wall, not staying in desired position.