Casas del XVI
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Colonial Zone
Vibe
Scattered colonial houses reveal secluded brick courtyards where personal butlers attend to every detail under ancient sea grape trees.
“Colonial townhouse hideaway”
Interiors blending Spanish colonial antiques, modern Dominican artwork, pineapple light fixtures, and freestanding soaking tubs across private houses.
Restored sixteenth-century colonial residences across the historic quarter, featuring preserved brick archways, original wells, and shaded courtyards.
Dedicated mayordomos coordinate courtyard dining, luggage, and round-the-clock requests handled through personal house smartphones.
In the historic Ciudad Colonial, steps from centuries-old plazas, colonial landmarks, and vibrant cobbled streets.
“Casa de los Mapas, meanwhile, faces out onto a charming central courtyard that's straight out of your vacation fantasies: towering palm trees, a swimming pool that glows turquoise at night...”
Rooms
Four-poster beds and vintage explorer maps adorn guest suites beneath exposed rafters, with Antica Farmacista bath amenities and deep soaking tubs.
“The hotel made its debut with seven suites occupying two houses, both featuring a clever combination of local antiques, Caribbean artworks, and handcrafted modern pieces.”
Wellness
Casa de los Mapas features a central swimming pool flanked by daybeds, while secluded plunge pools hide inside leafy residential courtyards.
“Each one features unique decor and its own courtyard, and five of the six have private swimming pools.”
Backstory
The name honors the sixteenth century, transforming centuries-old colonial residences, a former convent, and historic homes into an intimate scattered hotel.
Eat & drink
Sip cocktails at Bar 1912 or enjoy private Dominican tasting dinners served by your personal butler in candlelit courtyards.
The neighborhood
Cobbled streets lead past sixteenth-century plazas, vibrant local cafes, and the historic Santo Domingo Cathedral, all just steps from your doorway.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.