Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican RepublicLa Trinitaria
Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection by Hilton
Casona-inspired city tower
La Trinitaria Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Opened
2024
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonCasona-inspired city tower
Santiago's historic family mansions inspired this modern tower, where artisan textiles and Carnival masks bring local character to a busy commercial hub.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors reinterpret traditional casonas santiagueras through warm woodwork and classic rocking chairs.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
At the junction of Duarte and Estrella Sadhalá avenues, directly attached to Ágora Mall Santiago.
The rooms
Warm timber and woven Dominican fabrics fill the bedrooms. Large windows look across the city toward the surrounding mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The fourth-floor outdoor pool sits among palm trees and loungers, looking out over the surrounding mountain ridges.
Bar
The Cigar Lounge by Arturo Fuente
Leather club armchairs flank the bar, where guests order aged Dominican rums and select from dedicated humidors.
At the table
Wicker peacock chairs fill the sunlit atrium at Zazón, where breakfast and coffee give way to regional dinners.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.