I was traveling to Santo Domingo alone for a weekend and chose this place beacause of its proximity to the Colonial Zone and the historic nature of the hotel itself. If you are into history this is the place to be (that was my main reason for choosing this one) If you are looking for the discos and bars you... more

This is a great example of a quality boutique hotel. The architecture is nice with a courtyard and modest sixed lobby-restaurant. Don't go in expecting a Hilton or Marriott type of entrance, but the rooms here were nicer than certain "5-Star" business hotels I've stayed at in the US. My room featured 14 foot ceilings and lots of space, AC,... more

The Hotel Frances is a small, old hacienda, located in the historic Zona Colonial of Santo Domingo. It is only a few blocks from the Alcazar de Colon, Calle Conde, etc. We spent a week there in June, with 2 adults and 3 children. The rooms were very comfortable, spacious, and well kept. Because the hotel is old, the rooms... more

My wife and I stayed at the Sofitel Frances in mid-June 2007 and had a fine stay. We loved the historical details and charming feel of the place. After the relative chaos of the surrounding Santo Domingo, walking into the Frances was a cool relief. It might sound sort of cheesy, but the hotel was an oasis in the heat,... more

This hotel is a 2 star hotel selling at 4 star prices. The ambiance is quite quaint overall if you like an authentic colonial look and feel... however be prepared for the rest. The street noise is terrible! Like to sleep, forget it. Want internet in your room, forget that also. The have wireless in the lobby (works sometimes), does... more

I visited Santo Domingo in November, 2005 with two other women, long time friends. We adored the Sofitel! S.D. is a wonderful experience and the historic district is most interesting. After the loud hustle bustle of the city, it was a great pleasure to step into the cool, comfortable lobby. I can't say enough about the beauty of this place... more

Great location, really neat hotel. Beautiful courtyard for eating breakfast and hanging out. Service was great - drinks are very pricey at the bar downstairs. **Request a room that does not face the street. It was VERY loud in the mornings. more

We stayed in Sofitel Frances for 4 nights in July 2005, and we absolutely loved it. As we wanted to stay in the historic center the location was perfect. The hotel was also itself located in a beautiful historic building from the Spanish era which created a wonderful and relaxed athosphere. The building had been converted into a hotel some... more

What a lovely hotel, and I'm glad I took the advice of the TripAdvisor reviewers. I wanted a hotel in the Colonial Zone, and this didn't disappoint. The location was great - about 2 blocks from the Parque Colon, which is the central location in this district. This was my first solo trip, and the staff was amazing. With the... more