Casas del XVI is a set of five restored properties in the oldest area of Santo Domingo. Each of the mansions has unique ambiance and preserves its colonial charm. The 10 guest rooms and suites are distributed throughout them, and offer iPhone®, iPad®, WiFi, flat-screen TV, and butler service. Registered guests have access to the pools of five of the mansions upon availability, as well as the use of the kitchen, meeting areas, breakfast service, and bilingual driver. The mansions include charming courtyards where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, a bar, a dining area, and even a small library. The decoration includes hand carved furniture, indigenous crafts, ancient objects, and pieces of local art. The mansions also preserve tile roofs and brick arches. This hotel in Santo Domingo is located in the Colonial City, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The property is 500 meters (1,640 ft) from Las Damas Street, which was the first paved road in the Americas, and 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from Columbus Alcazar. Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is 29 kilometers (18 mi) away. ***Casas del XVI is member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. ***Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.