The Clarion Hotel® Santo Domingo is conveniently located in the heart of Santo Domingo, with easy access to the Las Americas International Airport. This Santo Domingo hotel is also close to many local points of interest, including the Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón), National Aquarium, the historic Colonial Zone (Zona Colonial) and El Alcázar de Colón castle, built by Christopher Columbus's son in the early 1500s. Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the first city to be established in the New World. Santo Domingo boasts the oldest existing cathedral in the Americas, Catedral Primada de América, built in phases between 1514 and 1544. The Olympic Stadium (Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte) is also near this Santo Domingo hotel. Enjoy shopping at Plaza Naco shopping center and various specialty stores near the hotel. Several museums, galleries, theaters and entertainment venues can be found in the surrounding area. A variety of cafés, pubs and nightclubs are located nearby. Be sure to visit the hotel's Restaurant Festival, Cafeteria Tropical restaurant and Bottoms' Bar featuring free, live entertainment. Guests will appreciate the many amenities provided by the hotel, including free weekday newspaper and free high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a workout in the exercise room and a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool. | 
