Hilton Garden Inn La Romana, the Hilton Garden Inn brand’s first hotel in the Dominican Republic, is now open.

The 130-room hotel offers rooms overlooking Catalina Island and the Caribbean Sea, a pool, and flexible meeting space with an outdoor terrace.

Located between the resort area of Punta Cana and the capital city of Santo Domingo, the property is less than nine miles from La Romana International Airport, four miles from La Romana Cruise terminal and approximately 50 miles from Punta Cana International Airport.

Overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the city’s 16th-century-style architecture, Hilton Garden Inn La Romana’s guestrooms feature private balconies overlooking the rustic and medieval town of La Romana or unobstructed views of Catalina Island.

Other amenities at the property, include:

• The Garden Grill, which serves daily cooked-to-order breakfast, and features local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner a la carte;
•  The Garden Bar, an outdoor bar that delivers views of Catalina Island along with drinks and light snacks;
• The Shop, a 24-hour, grab-and-go retail space, which offers a mix of healthy, indulgent and fresh foods, including salads, gourmet snack items and artisanal food offerings, varietal beverages and a self-serve specialty coffee bar;
• and an infinity pool and oceanfront 24-hour fitness center.

In addition, Hilton Garden Inn La Romana features 9,000-square feet of meeting and event space across three flexible venues with capacity for up to 400 people. These include an outdoor oceanside terrace for up to 250 attendees and a ballroom with bright natural light.

“As Hilton continues its expansion in the Dominican Republic and across the broader Caribbean, we are excited to welcome travelers with a brand-new hotel option in the highly sought-after destination of La Romana,” said Jorge Giannattasio, senior vice-president and head of operations, Caribbean and Latin America, Hilton. “Whether visiting La Romana for the historic architecture and turquoise beaches or to embark on a Caribbean cruise, we’re delighted to offer guests an upscale and affordable stay matched by our friendly and renowned hospitality.”