About Hostal San Francisco de Asis
The
Hostal San Francisco de Asis offers affordable and convenient hostel-style accommodation in Old
Town Santo Domingo, just a ten-minute stroll from the beach.
Basic
air-conditioned accommodation includes spacious rooms with minibars, small
seating areas, and flat-screen TVs. There are also private bathrooms with
toilets and showers.
The
Hostal San Francisco de Asis features modern decor and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. There
is also a town car service.
There
is a free continental breakfast service provided, as well as an on-site lounge
that serves up refreshments and a snack bar. There are numerous restaurants
within walking distance of the property.
The property is a six-minute drive to the National Palace of Santo Domingo and less than a 15-minute drive from the colonial area of Plaza Espana. Boca Chica Beach is approximately a 20-minute drive away and Las Americas International Airport is a half-hour commute from the hostel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Nice location for exploring the local area.
Guests
state that the hostel is in a good location and is very close to the centre of
Santo Domingo and Old Town. They mention that there are shops, restaurants,
cafes and bars nearby, as well as beaches and attractions. Historic sites can
be reached in less than 20 minutes on transit and it is easy to find transit
connections near this property.
positive:
Good amenities, very convenient.
Guests
mention that the amenities in the room are very convenient. The
air-conditioning units work very well and are not noisy. There is cable TV and
self-parking, as well as free Wi-Fi that works well and comfortable beds and
soft linens. Guests were very happy with what was provided during their stay.
positive:
Breakfast service is acceptable.
Guests state that the breakfast that is included is very good. There is a nice selection of items to choose from and there is also a fresh coffee and tea service available. There is always enough for everyone to fill up and get energy for a day of exploring round Santo Domingo.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Dirty and dusty rooms.
Guests
state that the rooms are not cleaned properly and that they found mould, dirt,
dust and bugs in their rooms. They did not see the housekeeping come that often
and had to ask for extra towels and toilet paper many times. They also had to
wait for long periods of time before a request was addressed.
negative:
Poor hospitality skills in staff.
Guests mention that the service at the hotel is poor. They did not feel that welcome and they felt as though the staff lacked hospitality skills. They were very unhappy with the quality of service.
negative:
Hard beds, too uncomfortable.
Guests state that the beds are very hard and uncomfortable at this property. They have no cushion so it makes it difficult to sleep well.