Art galleries and museums, shops selling top brands, live music and historic buildings provide a blend of the colonial past and emerging modernity of Santo Domingo. Located in the estuary of the Ozama river and with the Caribbean Sea lapping its golden coastline, the city is full of exclusive spots where you can submerge yourself with the hands of Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Santo Domingo.

Losing yourself in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is like experiencing the history of what is considered the oldest colonial city in America.

The detailed, while elegant, architecture of the buildings in the Colonial Zone is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Columbus Park (Parque Colón) is the perfect place to begin exploring the traditional streets full of authenticity: originally known as Plaza Mayor, it is presided over by the Primate Cathedral of America, which is home to the remains of Christopher Columbus. A walk along Calle Las Damas provides the best reflection of the place where Spanish nobles gathered in the colonial era, and will act as a reminder of the exclusivity of the Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Santo Domingo.

In the New City, the seafront promenade provides the chance of a stroll by the sea. Calle El Conde, the Columbus Lighthouse and the neighbourhood of Gazcue are other must-see places to discover the modern essence of the city. In the Ensanche district, Bella Vista is one of the most privileged areas of the city: the shopping and business district merge with a luxurious residential area that houses the best hotels. Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Santo Domingo is an icon of the city and the best possible host in this Caribbean country.

The capital of the Dominican Republic has never been so vibrant, and you can enjoy it from Barceló Hotel Group's hotels in Santo Domingo.