subject: Hilton Plans To Open Second Embassy Suites Hotel In The Dominican Republic In 2013 [print this page] Hilton Worldwide will be opening a new hotel in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic next year, after announcing that is has signed a management agreement with the real estate company, Desarrollos RDC, S.A.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel is scheduled to open to business guests and leisure travellers taking Dominican Republic holidays in the second quarter of 2013 and it will be the second Embassy Suites property to open in the Caribbean country.
"We are thrilled to bring the Embassy Suites by Hilton brands second property to the Dominican Republic," stated Jim Holthouser, the global head of Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.
"The brand brings with it a strong value proposition that resonates with both leisure and business travellers. We are confident the hotel will thrive in the nations capital and commercial hub."
Hilton Worldwide currently has three Dominican Republic hotels and the newest addition will be located in Santo Domingos central business district.
The property will form part of the upscale Silversun Gallery commercial complex on Avenida Tiradentes in the Naco district of Santo Domingo and will have 200 two-room suites and an array of facilities for discerning tourists enjoying holidays in the Dominican Republic's colonial capital.
The guest rooms will feature a separate living area, private bedroom, wet bar fitted with a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker, and two flat screen HD TVs.
During holidays to the Dominican Republic, guests at the new Hilton property will be able to enjoy complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts and a nightly Managers Reception with complimentary appetisers and drinks, as well as access to facilities including a fitness centre, gourmet restaurants, a business centre, over 16,000-square-feet of indoor meeting space with two ballrooms, break-out rooms, and a meeting room, plus 4,300 square feet of outdoor events space.
The Silversun Gallery complex will have a three-level shopping mall with shops and boutiques, five cinemas, a childrens entertainment section, multiple food outlets, and fiver levels of underground parking.
Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic and is a popular destination for a Dominican Republic holiday due to its historic and cultural heritage.
The city is divided by the Ozama River and features old Victorian houses, tree-lined streets, luxury Santo Domingo hotels, casinos, and historic monuments and tourist attractions. These include Columbus's Lighthouse, where the explorer's remains are buried; the open caves of the Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos; and the National Aquarium.