El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel

Organic market: local produce, artisanal goods, handmade jewelry

First hospital in Americas, Gothic Renaissance ruins with music

Sea view terrace bar, included breakfast, hot tub, Wi-Fi

Rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and close to US Embassy

Courtyard pool with hammocks, simple rooms, good location

Spacious suites, tropical garden, included breakfast, great staff

Exhibits on Dominican biodiversity, geology, whale skeletons

Apartment hotel with sea views, kitchens, and complimentary Wi-Fi

Historic colonial mansion with cafe, pool, gym, and bar

Hosts opera, ballet, classical & Latin pop concerts with ornate foyer