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
4 January 2025
Wonderful place to enjoy zona colonial
The food brilliant and the swimming pool location
Nothing
28 November 2024
It was a great stay!
The location was perfect. We where there for a wedding and decided to spend the night instead of going back to the city.
You can hear a lot of noises from outside.
28 October 2024
Perfect of you have no work commitments more central.
Beautiful property in the colonial zona, great staff throughout, FOH was helpful and bar staff all very helpful.
First time in SD, didn’t know how far Colonial Zona was from downtown and CBD.
23 September 2024
Made our wedding day special!
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!
14 August 2024
Fabulous
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.
15 July 2024
Fabulous
18 June 2024
Fabulous
12 June 2024
Lovely staycation!
The rooftop pool and bar, the view to Regina Angelorum, the staff.
22 May 2024
Fabulous
24 March 2024
Pleasant
4 March 2024
Fabulous
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
12 February 2024
Very good
10 February 2024
Exceptional
Room size .was great, the TV woulnt tune to english
Tvk
7 February 2024
Pleasant
21 January 2024
Vert good
17 January 2024
Fabulous
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.
25 September 2023
Very good
21 September 2023
Awesome
Absolutely love everything about this place.
I couldn't find anything I didn't like.
2 September 2023
Pleasant
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.
23 August 2023
Fabulous
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
8 May 2023
Fabulous
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
27 October 2022
It was pleasant and I would stay there again.
The location was awesome, and the hotel was very clean and amazing. The staff was very helpful and professional. I would definitely recommend.
my only argument was that the room that I had didn’t have any view.
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.
16 July 2022
Beautiful hotel in the heart of colonial Santo Domingo
Beautiful architecture, spacious and comfortable room, great location. Just perfect!
13 July 2022
The Billini Hotel is a very beautiful and luxury hotel that is filled with culture and great history with a touch of so
The Billini Hotel was amazing I really enjoyed my 3 night stay everything was in walking distance to where I wanted to visit around Zona Colonial. will be back definitely
my room was located by a busy street could hear word for word what was being said. The staff was very helpful and accommodating will be back for sure.
14 May 2022
Exceptional
rooms and service always great
nice
16 April 2022
Pleasant
location and staff were nice
AC wasn’t cooling enough and it was loud. Also the room had dust en the floor.
8 April 2022
great time, fantastic staff and roof top bar
it’s great have always stayed there
everything was perfect
21 March 2022
clean & comfort
location and the comfort of the room.
13 March 2022
Fabulous
location
room without windows
1 March 2022
Pleasant
No hot water in any of the jacuzzi
26 February 2022
Disappointing
the location
overpriced.
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
25 January 2025
Very good