
Axel’s take
A strong-value city base, with welcoming staff and noise caveats
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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a straightforward 3-star city hotel near the Malecón
Hotel Riazor is a straightforward 3-star in Gazcue, close to the Malecón rather than inside the Colonial Zone. It’s a strong pick for a practical city stay: recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s overall ratings reinforce that picture. The hotel advertises recently renovated rooms, and guests appreciate the convenient Manolo restaurant next door. Free parking adds to the appeal.
The main compromise is quiet. Some guests mention street noise, and Expedia currently warns of construction at a neighboring building; ask about its status before booking. Recent guest reports also describe intermittent elevator outages, worth checking if stairs would be difficult. Breakfast inclusion differs between listings, so confirm your booking. We’d choose it for value and convenience, not a hushed retreat or a stay immersed in the historic district.
- Rooms
- Functional, air-conditioned rooms; the hotel advertises recent renovations.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, despite occasional exceptions.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise across sites.
- Amenities
- Manolo restaurant, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and free parking; check elevator reliability.
- Fees and surprises
- Confirm breakfast inclusion and neighboring construction status; airport transfers cost extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
Av. Independencia No. 457, Santo Domingo
Gazcue base near the Malecón; the Colonial Zone is a short drive away.
Amenities and check-in
Manolo restaurant, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and free parking; check elevator reliability.
Check-in
after 1:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Airport transportation
- Parking
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 10 per person (approximately)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Riazor: from $71 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $71 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Riazor on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Hotel Riazor is a straightforward 3-star city hotel near the Malecón in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Address: Av. Independencia No. 457, Santo Domingo. Property ID: 1300963. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/santo-domingo/hotel-riazor-1300963
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/santo-domingo/hotel-riazor-1300963/2026-11-13/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $134 | $145 on Expedia | $11 less (8%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $136 | $159 on Expedia | $23 less (14%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $149 | $159 on Expedia | $10 less (6%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $71 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $148 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $218 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $289 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $357 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $426 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $498 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $567 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $637 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $707 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $775 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $843 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $913 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $983 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 of 9 hotels in Malecon by Axel's take. Malecon is #3 of 5 places to stay in Santo Domingo. The best hotels in Malecon, ranked · Where to stay in Santo Domingo
Axel's take: 8.5/10
A strong-value city base, with welcoming staff and noise caveats a straightforward 3-star city hotel near the Malecón, scored for what it is.
Hotel Riazor is a straightforward 3-star in Gazcue, close to the Malecón rather than inside the Colonial Zone. It’s a strong pick for a practical city stay: recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, while Booking.com’s overall ratings reinforce that picture. The hotel advertises recently renovated rooms, and guests appreciate the convenient Manolo restaurant next door. Free parking adds to the appeal.
The main compromise is quiet. Some guests mention street noise, and Expedia currently warns of construction at a neighboring building; ask about its status before booking. Recent guest reports also describe intermittent elevator outages, worth checking if stairs would be difficult. Breakfast inclusion differs between listings, so confirm your booking. We’d choose it for value and convenience, not a hushed retreat or a stay immersed in the historic district.
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Best for: value-minded city visitors; travelers with a car; short business stays
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Watch out for: neighboring construction and occasional street noise; recent reports of elevator outages; breakfast inclusion varies by listing
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Location: Gazcue base near the Malecón; the Colonial Zone is a short drive away.
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Rooms: Functional, air-conditioned rooms; the hotel advertises recent renovations.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, despite occasional exceptions.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise across sites.
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Amenities: Manolo restaurant, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and free parking; check elevator reliability.
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Fees and surprises: Confirm breakfast inclusion and neighboring construction status; airport transfers cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Riazor, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Hotel Riazor
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Av. Independencia No. 457, Santo Domingo
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 10 per person (approximately)
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Airport transportation, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 13:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Santo Domingo
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Single room
Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
Superior room
- Room features: Balcony
Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
Superior Double room with balcony and with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
Deluxe room
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