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Hotel Doña Elvira

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<p><strong>What's It's Like:</strong> This rambling 16th century former colonial mansion was transformed into a 15-room guest house in 2004 but it hasn't lost any of its old world charm. Twenty-foot ceilings with original wood beans adorn the entrance and the courtyard in back has a pool and a 100-year-old mango tree. Rooms are a bit old fashioned and kitschy, but in this setting it works. The hotel even offers Spanish lessons.</p> <p><strong>Why It's a Bargain:</strong> Located in the middle of Old Town Santo Domingo, sidewalk cafés, museums, churches and theatres provide days worth of activities all within strolling distance.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , DEC 2008

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Last updated December 2008