Stone street after dark. Rooftop cocktails enjoyed atop a centuries-old building. Live merengue playing at an outdoor bar in the Colonial Zone.
This is the version that travelers to Santo Domingo continue to discover.
And there’s something new in between. Kimpton Las Mercedes from IHGOne of the most anticipated city hotels in the Caribbean.
This hotel is currently showing the lowest rates. $165 per night Length of stay: From May 28th to May 31stAccording to information I found on Google Hotels.
This ratio stands out in the case of the newly opened (well, opened in 2024, but still very new) Kimpton in the heart of Santo Domingo’s historic district. Especially at a time when the city’s colonial area has become one of the fastest-growing urban destinations in the Caribbean.
A different kind of Caribbean escape
The charm of this place begins with the neighborhood.
of Santo Domingo colonial area It remains one of the Caribbean’s great urban areas, filled with 16th-century architecture, outdoor bars, rooftop restaurants, and pedestrian streets lined with churches, galleries, and cafés. This neighborhood has a completely different rhythm than beach destinations in the Dominican Republic.
Spend the day walking through the squares, stopping in the courtyards for a coffee, hitting up a cocktail bar, and having dinner in the streets where almost every building is hundreds of years old.
Kimpton puts you right into that atmosphere.
Kimpton Comfort with colonial character
The hotel blends modern Kimpton design with the surrounding historic district, making guests feel connected to the colonial area rather than separate from it.
That combination is a major part of the appeal.
You’ll still enjoy the sophisticated experiences travelers have come to expect from the Kimpton brand, including modern guestrooms, luxurious finishes, forward-designed public spaces, and a strong food and beverage program. Outside the hotel, the Colonial Zone begins immediately.
This combination of comfort and historic character is making Santo Domingo increasingly in demand, especially among travelers looking for a Caribbean trip centered on food, nightlife, culture and walkability instead of traditional resort accommodations.
rooftop scene
One of the characteristics of The Kimpton Las Mercedes This is a rooftop overlooking the Colonial Zone.
Rooftop culture has become a major part of Santo Domingo’s hotel scene in recent years, especially inside the historic center, where restored buildings now house cocktail lounges, restaurants and boutique hotels.
At night, the neighborhood changes completely. The streets around Plaza de España are filled with outdoor dining, music, and people moving between bars and terraces late into the evening.
Staying directly inside the district completely changes the experience compared to commuting from a new part of the city.
Why interest rates are important
nightly rate $165 This area of Santo Domingo is famous for its newly opened luxury lifestyle hotels.
Comparable luxury properties in the Colonial Zone often command significantly higher rates during busy weekends. This is especially true for hotels with rooftop venues and central locations.
For travelers considering a Caribbean city escape, current prices provide a very accessible entry point into one of the region’s strongest urban hotel markets.
takeout
The Colonial Zone has become one of the most attractive long-term weekend destinations in the Caribbean. We love it, but we still feel underrated.
Rooftop bars, historic streets, art galleries, live music, authentic restaurants and characterful walkable neighborhoods all come within the New World’s oldest city.
And now, you can experience something new Kimpton Las Mercedes $165 per night.
