J_Hawk

Any recent stays at the Jaragua? The DR has become a big call center destination so Santo Domingo will become a regular stop for me going forward. I'm going to stay at the Jaragua for my first trip in November; I'm interested to hear if anyone has recent experiences at the Jaragua or tips for dining/entertainment in the general area.

At the very least, I'll post a trip report after my return...

J_HAWK

SkiAdcock

If your stay includes a weekend, would appreciate it if you could report back on whether the exec lounge is open on the weekends & if not, if breakfast coupons are offered, even if lounge is closed is it key accessible for soft drinks, and if there's free i-net, whether wired or wifi. I'll then update the exec lounge stickey. Thanks!

Cheers.

J_Hawk

Will do, my next trip is nov 13, I'll be there for a sat and a sun and I'll check the lounge access.

J_Hawk

Confirming that exec lounge is open on the weekends with breakfast service. The hotel is just OK, very dated rooms make me want to grow a mullet and listen to 80's Hair Bands! The last update seems to have happened around 1988, the rooms are big but bathrooms are old and dark... The common areas are fine, lobby is nice and the pool is very large.

spainlover

I just spent 3 nights at the Renaissance Jaragua. Paid the cheapest rate ($99 the first two and $75 the last night with hotel sold out) which was supposed to put me in the garden building. However, we were upgraded to the main building on club level. The first night we ended up having a 3rd person with us, and they gave us a rollaway for free and did not charge us for a 3rd occupant. They also gave us a wireless code that worked for 3 of us (3 different computers), which was really nice.
My biggest excitement was that the fitness center has been completely renovated. It used to be complete crap probably 20 years old. It now has all new LifeFitness machines. 4-5 treadmills, 3 ellipticals and several bikes. In addition to lots of weights (those aren't all new). Locker rooms were renovated as well.
The executive lounge is open 6 a.m.-midnight with full breakfast til 10 a.m., basic snacks and soft drinks available during day and more extensive appetizers/desserts in evening. The staff there is incredibly nice and helpful, especially Frank.

SkyTeam777

Are the garden rooms at this hotel really different than the main building? I think they are the ones with tiled floors and old wicker furnishings, which is why they are so cheap. Have these not been refurbished yet?

Is the hotel still using the Lather branded toiletries?

schley

Holy in need of a renovation batman! We are all in luck as this coming April 2014 they will shut down for 10 months and totally renovate. This badly needed and can't come soon enough as I type this from the 10th floor lounge. People and staff are good, but the physical plant just isn't up to standards.

SkiAdcock

Thanks for the update re: proposed renovation/temp shut-down!

Cheers.

SkiAdcock

http://news.marriott.com/2015/10/ren...-republic.html

Renaissance Hotels Premieres the Revitalized Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic

"Renaissance Hotels announced the reintroduction of the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The property underwent a yearlong $40 million renovation that began in 2014 to completely revamp the property’s interior and amenities, making the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino the leading lifestyle hotel in Santo Domingo. As the property plays a prominent role in the cultural history of Santo Domingo, much detail and effort went into the preservation of the hotel’s historic aspects and blending them with ultra-modern design elements."

Cat 3.

Exec lounge:

This room features Executive lounge access
Open: Sun-Sat, Open: Breakfast available Mon - Fri
Complimentary food:
- midday snack
- afternoon tea
- hors d'oeuvres
- dessert
- late night snack
Cocktails, for a fee
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
Business services, for a fee
Complimentary pressing, 3 garments per stay
Access to Oceanview Executive Lounge with complimentary food and beverages throughout the day

nevansm

Has anybody stayed here since the renovation? I'm looking at staying here over New Years.

slivrflyr

*bump

samosa

Also looking to stay... any news?

t1c

Any update on this Hotel?

frank_10b

how do they treat gold MR members?

t1c

I'm not sure about gold but me being platinum, when is stayed there they were very attentive. I'm sure they will take care of you based on you being gold.