Positive Reviews
positive:
Strategic Location.
The hotel's location in the center of the city gives it close proximity to fine shopping malls, major banks, and businesses. The Las Americas International Airport is just a 35-minute drive away. Guests are quite safe whether jogging or taking a walk to check out the city and the local people. Nearby attractions include Columbus Light House Monument (5.4 km), Cathedral of Santa Maria (5.6 km), and Plaza de la Cultura (4.3 km).
positive:
English-speaking staff.
Other than the local dialects, the Dominican Republic predominantly speaks Spanish. However, this does not hamper communication with English-speaking guests as the BQ Santo Domingo hotel staff speaks good English.
positive:
Well-kempt rooms.
The nicely decorated, spacious, amply lit, spotless rooms with comfortable beds and top-notch appliances are undoubtedly the epitome of hospitality and modernity.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Poor noise control.
Some guests have reported being disgruntled about noisy poolside parties and nightclubs during weekends, or noisy guests in adjacent rooms. At times, noise from the neighboring school can become quite irritating.
negative:
Erratic Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Although the hotel's Internet signal is strong and fast in the lobby, it has been reported to be disappointingly slow or sometimes altogether lacking in the rooms.
negative:
No scenic views from some rooms.
Whereas relaxing by the rooftop poolside gives guests an opportunity to savor the picturesque landscape and ocean in the distance, a number of the rooms present rather dull views which compels some guests to avoid them.