Hotel Casa del Sótano is a boutique hotel at Tinoco y Palacios 414 in the historic centre, built around a garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the city and the hills. It offers seven room types, from traditional rooms with a queen bed to comfort studios, a family double for four, a junior apartment with a kitchenette and suites with city or mountain views. The hotel has a spa, a small gym, a Mexican restaurant called Raíces, a terrace and a garden, and it welcomes dogs, one per stay. Guests like the combination of a calm, stylish interior and a very walkable position, with the Santo Domingo plaza about three minutes away and the cathedral and Zócalo about seven minutes on foot.
Location and getting around
The Church of Santo Domingo, the Museo de las Culturas and the Guelaguetza auditorium are all within a few minutes, and the Benito Juárez market is about fifteen minutes' walk. The airport is about a twenty-two minute drive. Many cafés and taquerías are on the street within two or three minutes, so you can eat well without planning.
Rooms
The traditional rooms are compact and good value, comfort rooms and studios add space and king beds, and the design and panoramic studio suites have more room and views. The junior apartment includes a kitchenette, useful for longer stays, and the family double sleeps four. Rooms have air conditioning, a workspace, a flat-screen television and free toiletries, and the hotel offers daily housekeeping and a front desk that is staffed around the clock.
Good to know
Breakfast is not included, and an English-style breakfast is available for an extra charge, so you can also eat at nearby cafés. There is no pool, though guests mention a rooftop hot tub, and free parking is said to be available nearby, so confirm with the hotel. The hotel suits couples, small families and travellers who want style, a spa and a calm retreat in the centre without luxury prices. Because it is in the busy centre, ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Pet-friendly (dogs)
Good questions
How far is it from Santo Domingo?+
The Santo Domingo plaza is about a three-minute walk, and the church and museum are close by.
Is breakfast included?+
No, an English-style breakfast is available for an extra charge, and there are cafés close to the hotel.
Are pets allowed?+
Dogs are welcome, one per stay. Check the hotel for current rules and fees.
