BETHESDA, Maryland — Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, recently opened the Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini, marking the flagship brand’s debut in the Dominican Republic’s bustling and vibrant capital city. Located in the heart of the financial and entertainment center of Santo Domingo, the district of Ensanche Piantini, the hotel is situated near high-end retail stores, lively restaurants and bars and local landmarks, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Colonial Zone and the National Botanical Garden.
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini offers more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including the city’s largest ballroom, with nearly 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, as well as five breakout rooms. Events for up to 1,000 guests can be hosted at the Grand Ballroom, which can be divided into three separate rooms. The foyer provides a direct link between all rooms and also works well for conference registration, breakout sessions, exhibitions, networking and refreshments.
“The Dominican Republic is a destination known for its diverse geography and culture, with Santo Domingo being a dynamic city and the first European settlement of the Americas,” said Brian King, president, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), Marriott International. “We are thrilled to expand the brand’s presence in the capital with the opening of Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini. Marriott Hotels has always been a place where guests can seamlessly blend work and leisure, and Santo Domingo, with its vibrant business community, charming people and booming food scene, is the ideal home to this new state-of-the-art hotel.”
Designed by Boris Pena Architects, Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo serves as a representation of the indigenous Taino culture merged with the cosmopolitan vibe of the city. Led by Ares Arquitectos, the hotel has a distinctive design that features the use of geometric shapes, patterned marble, gold accents and warm colors throughout the various public spaces, including the Greatroom lobby, restaurants and bars.
Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini offers 207 guest rooms and suites with city skyline views. Each of the guest rooms features calming interiors of natural tones accentuated with dark mauve, plush beds, flatscreen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.
At the heart of the property is Mo’orea, an all-day restaurant serving Mediterranean-style cuisine. The hotel’s Lobby Bar is a refined space where guests can enjoy a non-alcoholic refreshment or after-dinner cocktails. Santo Domingo Marriott Hotel Piantini also features M Club, an executive club lounge for Marriott Bonvoy Members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status, and for guests who stay on executive floors, offering complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening cocktails.
The 21st floor offers a rooftop pool that delivers views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. The Fitness Center has the latest cardio equipment as well as a variety of free weights and weight machines.
For more information, visit marriott.com/sdqmc.
