Hotel Anabella

Well, the hotel is not that bad that many reviews on ******* say. Of course, this is a cheap place, but everything is functional, the sheet are very white and so are the towels. You can find many hotels that are MUCH more expensive with grey and worn out bed sheets and towels. The towel I got even had Hotel Anabella logotype, which looked kind of fancy. A big drawback is the absence of windows. There are no rooms with windows in this hotel! It was a surprise for me. You can't tell time of the day when you are inside. It's hard to wake up in complete darkness. Another thing is complete absence of sound insulation. There was a door in my room to the next one and it had 2 cm opening, so I could literally hear my neighbour's breath at night. But it was no better for other sounds - I could clearly hear people talking in the lobby or watching something on their phones. People seldom use headphones in this country. But the place is really cheap. So, if you can stand out with the things above you can save some bucks.

No parking available, no hot water, low AC and low privacy, cracks on door you can see the bed from outside on room 205

We had to skip the booking and leave for because there was no running water in the hotel and the lady told us she would get us a bucket to bathe

Deceived by online pictures. Reception area seemed to serve more purposes as theres a sofa behind locked iron bars. Area small and congested. No landline or computer, staff used mobile. Room door handle loose and no proper safety lock. There is a gap in the door frame visible enough to see through and from. Bed sheet stained and blood spots. Bathroom mildew stains, toilet not stuck to floor, wiggly. And I guess its a norm in DR the morning after there was no running water

This place is affordable, conveniently located, and best of all the staff is amazing. Melissa—the main host—is attentive, friendly, and very considerate. The pool and spa are offsite, but the jacuzzi is relaxing. The facilities do need some work, but for the price is worth it. This will be my go to place when staying in the colonial zone.

This place is very affordable, has a great location and has excellent staff. Melissa is helpful and more than a hotel clerk she’s an amazing host. The facilities need some work, but for the price, it’s well worth it. If you’re visiting the colonial area, it’s a great choice if you plan to spend time looking at the sights, it’s fairly close to a lot of historic sites.

Do Not stay here unless you absolutely have to. Certainly, do not bring your girlfriend/wife. Check in= No computer- no way to confirm your stay. Property is locked= You have to yell "HOLA" until the lady comes and unlocks the door. Across the street is a small, triangular park where people drink and yell all night. Staff yells conversation through the hallways all day and half the night. Room= small table, small sink. No dresser- a closet w. a shelf (just stack your stuff up). Toilet= No toilet seat Shower= could not adjust the water- it was boiling hot (unusable). The air conditioner was great. Super close to the main avenue in the Colonial Zone. Lisa, the lady who works there, only speaks Spanish but she is super-nice and super-competent. If not for her, this place would be a -5.