The building in Potenza's listing photos is a cream-colored tower on the Malecón, with rounded bay windows stacked up the front and the Caribbean on the other side of the avenue. From the air you can see how close it sits to the water: the seafront road, a strip of palms and rock, and then the sea.
On the seafront avenue
The Malecón is Avenida George Washington, the road that runs along the Caribbean shore of Santo Domingo. Across from the building is the promenade, with palms, benches and the sea wall, and the restaurants of the seafront are close by. The apartments look out over the water, and the listings promise sunrise and sunset over the Caribbean.
Along the promenade
The Malecón was a big part of why Santo Domingo was named American Capital of Culture in 2010. Walk it and you pass two historic obelisk-shaped monuments and seafront parks such as Plaza Juan Barón and Güibia. Our Malecón guide covers it from end to end.
Security and the front desk
One listing describes it as a building with private security, and guests mention the doormen in their reviews. Exterior security cameras on the property are disclosed in many of the listings.
Arriving and parking
Most apartments have self check-in with a lockbox, so you can arrive at any hour. Free parking on the premises is listed for nearly every apartment, which matters if you rent a car for day trips to the beaches or the villa. Several listings note an elevator in the building; one penthouse is reached by a last flight of stairs from the seventh floor.
Laundry
Several apartments list a washer in the building, free or paid, and others list a laundromat nearby. For longer stays, ask the team which apartments have laundry closest to hand.
What the floors look like
The units vary from floor to floor and from one decorator's eye to the next. Some are white and bright with linen curtains, some are wood-paneled with warm lighting, some carry green marble or painted feature walls. What stays the same is the glass: a long wall of windows facing the sea, with the bed, the bath or the table placed to enjoy it.
Higher floors
The higher the floor, the more of the horizon you see and the less of the avenue. The seventh-floor units look out over the palm tops, and the penthouses sit above them.
Around the building
Within a short ride are the Colonial Zone, the city's museums and the restaurants of the seafront. The Malecón guide covers the promenade itself, and getting around Santo Domingo explains taxis, ride-hailing and the metro.
Questions about the building
The team answers questions about the building, parking and arrival times before you book. Use the contact page or see the frequently asked questions.