Hotels of Earth

Casas del XVI

★★★★★ 252 Padre Billini, Santo Domingo, DO

8.8 guest rating· 223 reviews

The five stars

Casas del XVI holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Spa/wellness center and Valet parking.

Guests score it 8.8/10 across 223 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Colonial Getaway

Stylish Accommodations : Experience elegant décor and modern amenities in each room, complete with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.

Convenient Location : Located just steps away from Santo Domingo Cathedral and the vibrant Conde Street, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and bars.

Personalized Service : Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, and a dedicated concierge to assist with dining reservations and local activities.

Book your stay at Casas del XVI for a memorable and relaxing getaway in the heart of the Colonial Zone.

Rooms & rates

Superior Colonial Room

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Luxury Superior Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Luxury Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bike tours
  • Bowling
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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252 Padre Billini, Santo Domingo, DO

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.8223 reviews

+ Cleanliness+ Attentive Service+ Good Location+ Excellent FoodRoom LayoutOverpricedConfusing Amenities
Cleanliness9.4
Service9.3
Location9.4
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.4
Value for Money7.3

An entirely different property to the photos

3.0

At over £700 for two nights, this was supposed to be a special birthday stay at one of the higher-end properties in the area. What I actually got was something else entirely. Shortly before arrival I was told the property location was being "updated." On arrival I was taken to a completely different property — one that looked nothing like the photos on the listing. What was different: Tiny pool instead of the main pool area shown in the photos No bar or comparable facilities Heavily shaded throughout, none of the atmosphere advertised Room looked nothing like the listing photos Hot water didn't work properly On top of that, I was incorrectly charged a second time for the full amount on arrival, after being told my original payment hadn't gone through. It took until the following day — and proof of payment — to get the duplicate charge refunded. Stressful and unnecessary. When I raised concerns I was told the original property was under construction and no alternatives were available. The only resolution offered was a discount on a future stay, which I obviously won't be using. I did not receive the accommodation I paid for. If the listing photos don't match the property, that's misleading advertising. Save your money and book elsewhere.

Jake · GB · 2026-06-22

Très bel hôtel idéalement situé

8.0

C'est un très bel hôtel avec beaucoup de charme et de caractère, et une hauteur sous plafond impressionnante. Jolie et agréable cour intérieure avec des transats très confortables. Le lit était grand et très confortable. Grande salle de bains joliment decorée, comprenant une douche à l'italienne et une belle baignoire. Le personnel était gentil. Les repas étaient bons.

Le prix et les soucis de communication en anglais. Le service est lent. Et la piscine extérieure est petite pour plusieurs chambres. Heureusement, nous étions les seuls à en profiter. La réception TV n'était pas de très bonne qualité.

Johanne · FR · 2026-05-26

Exceptionally kind staff eg Luis & Ervin !

10.0

Beauty and calm despite the noisy area. I have tried all the high end hotels in the area and so far that’s definitely the best one

Yves · AE · 2026-04-27

Parfait !

10.0
Virginie · MC · 2026-04-17

I booked for 3 nights, stayed for 3 hours. Terrible

1.0

The staff were very nice at the hotel and tried their best to help us feel comfortable

Where to start. We were supposed to stay 3 nights and left after 3 hours. The first room we received was completely different to any in the photos, we were shocked at the quality considering the very high price. It was completely exposed, uninsulated to the point that every conversation in the building was loudly audible. We asked to be moved to another room, same issue, but add in an ancient, rattling air conditioning system. We moved again into another room with paper thin walls and doors. I can’t emphasise enough how loud it is, and honestly, it doesn’t feel safe. I get that it’s an old building and maybe if you’re looking for an experience, fine, but we hated it and felt extremely uncomfortable. They ignored my request to alter my reservation down to one night via booking.com on the day, which would have meant paying for one night instead of three. They subsequently told me to dispute this with booking.com and just refused that request too instead of being willing to have a conversation. I am now forced into opening a dispute with American Express as they refuse to accept my offer of paying for one night’s stay (even though I didn’t end up staying for any!) as should have been originally agreed to for my cancelling on the day. A terrible experience overall. Combination of a staggeringly high price point with aged, poor facilities and a terrible customer service operation. Avoid

Nicholas · GB · 2026-03-23

Woop

10.0

Yeah

Nothing

David · DO · 2026-03-16

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Casas del XVI really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Pool Use Policy

Guests are welcomed to use the pools located in Casas de los Mapas and Casa Macorís during their stay. The usage of the pool will be restricted to all guests, if one of the houses is booked under an exclusivity rate or for event purposes. Our pools are not supervised, caution is advised when in use.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for US$50 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.