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nice, hotel beautiful walk, wonderful view nice staff, typical resort felt welcome.there bit problem w/the staff not speaking english n't bad got upset, housekeeping little inconsistent far timing went bothered, come time busy simply ask come, not sure w/other reviewers late events food good places choose depending mood, rooms slight musty smell expected climate location, n't bad smell, check-in desk place encountered problems, busy person working, staff went way helpful, communication problems country upset, n't want deal w/language barriers n't visit countries pool gets busy n't chair sit pool beach, walk 20 minutes finally, plenty activities offered make sure schedule advance, outdoor safar offered, favorite trip, hotel hotel resort resort, nice overall, countries actual country not hotel, safari tour 4 1/2 hour long roads bumpy half fun, tour guide knowledgable patient w/our group, previous reviewer mentioned unsafe city absolutly ridiculous, nothing make feel unsafe locals friendly, course trash roadways n't highway clean crews like usa, judge place villages people not trash road, punta cana beautiful resort area dr nice locals opinion, | 4 |
palma real lots love dislike little hate wife 2827 stayed ppr presidents week.biggest pro beautiful resort, gorgeous architecture landscape immaculate pool magnificent zip code beach pretty, rooms immaculate modern, seriously not prettier resort punta cana.biggest 1 food varied not bad pretty good, nothing terrible nothing amazing, seven days wanted eat, buffet ok. grill ok. passions asian fusion portion bana ehhh, vento tepinyaki fun enjoyable, desire restaurant second time, 2 vibe, maybe wife active people vibe little laid liking, definitely enjoy uptempo vibe think club med, tried played volleyball soccer sailing kayaking not people active, lay sun hours__Ç overall relaxing vacation, staff nice helpful, watch obnoxious ny__Ç_é_rs think inclusive vacation includes berating staff members seriously, new yorker i__Ç_é embarrassed act, come happy relaxing stay beautiful resort.p.s, resort capacity felt way, write lot place said thought i__Ç_éö just hit couple highlights, finally not come second time, not did not good vacation did nothing special place, parts world want, | 4 |
hated honesty tell people not expect 5 star service, case resort overbooked expected room distance activity management no effort help, ado new room day, asking paid, restaurants difficult spend morning trying make reservations, facilities activities advertise great manage reservations, need make morning race shade hut beach, gave trying use room service ice needed cleaning lady help us.if royal service guest different friends difficulties service, regal suite guest not expect, quite shame resort quite beautiful not worth hassle, | 2 |
beautiful hotel destroyed terrible service, stay started problems desk, 20 minutes 3:00. told check time 3:00 lunch come 3:00. returned lunch given room told luggage room, no concierge took room took 20 minutes room located far away, course luggage not, went desk told did not want room, said okay not room 6:00. sat lobby travel clothes waited room, concierage told tell hotel 9:00 morning, n't tell 2 hours sat lobby, wanted try sell time share, got introduction hotel, 6:30 finally got new room luggage, day totally wasted, turned room utility closet did not sleep night heard pipes night, went lobby morning asked room changed, said n't hotel 100 booked no rooms, hotel actually 25-30 booked, finally gave room concierge did time showed room, room 3rd floor night door roof blowing opening closing, went lobby complain gave 100 booked speech, head guest services come not believe bad, called maintaince 15 minutes door closed, end problem, massages spa droped 250.00, massages good, day took massage workshop zen pavillian, told spa use pool steam room sauna, no showed did wrong, fabulous cabanas outside massage single couple, no offered instead massages upstairs listened drilling doing downstairs construction spa, bad did not offer beautiful cabanas, food average- enjoyed japanese asian best, outdoor restaurants did not open rained nanos did not open day- told hotel not 2 outdoor buffets open, hmmmm not change room 100 booked restaurants did not open did not people, not impressed market grill food laid day 11:00 6:00. atmosphere bummer met lobby restaurants pool nothing similar complaints, shame hotel beautiful grounds gardens really nice, service terrible food just fair rooms musty nightly entertainment weak, overall recommend resort return, travelled 30 years great places, real disappointment felt like waste money, way did tip including real nice tip desk arrive did not help, trip bummer, | 1 |
paradise paradisus, actually won free trip resort approached trip ample skepticism traveled country stayed 5 star hotels resorts, going experience inclusive resort, flying punta cana breeze, easy country immigration fast baggage claim, caught cab hotel did not free transportation passes hotel, arriving paradisus amazing, enterance beach photos website real accurate, point share worst experience trip, check introduce actvity concierge job tell going resort book dinner reservations timeshare sales center, quite annoying present beautful place hit immediate sales pitch, rooms fantastic, huge clean great, impressed nice living room huge king size bed flat screen tvs nice shower huge tub, cant complain rooms, fridge stocked water soft drinks presidente beer sucks, no matter tried bribe not corona room, food interesting experience nor friend got sick eating happy, night tried make buffet 6 called able passions, food not bad, tried little hard fancy overall tasted good enjoyed presentation, bana 3 options chose tepanyaki twice times good fun, went vento, dissapointing, ca n't say just was.the beaches pools quite nice, loved beach loungers comfortable ample numbers, say enjoyed fun romantic getaway, | 4 |
fantastic beautiful friendly pointers ca n't begin incredibly wonderful resort, look pictures hotel website n't place justice, rooms beautiful clean wife did n't spend time, staff friendly eager needs met, say busy bustling times especially check-in check-out times not best times try request desk, n't know people looking tips time read reviews nobody stay asked tip hovered expecting, tipped 3 people bell hops took bags room damian aqua bar bartender, pool bar damian got entertaining great bartender boot, language barrier not problem considering staff speaks english know spanish english speaking personnell, speak no english, easy spot, ones low end totem pole speak, bus people instance, not expected communicate yes no answer 2 words understand fetch server, food delicious fresh shoudl n't disappointed eat, make reservations sense resort packed stay unless like n't really care time eat, hey vacation remember attitude not fail best times anywhere.simply amazingly perfect, | 5 |
stay away just got 4 night stay place beautiful clean n't recommend food terrible difficult reservations, tell book 6pm night 6pm no reservations available 9pm, heard numerous complaints dealers casino cheating, no customer service, staff just did not care.we 4 rooms, room service maintenance security called took 45 minutes come, felt like scammed time turned, yes bugs biting like crazy, | 1 |
fluff no substance resort nieces wedding service not worse, sunset wedding took place long sundown pitch black beach, resort no effort make wedding good experience, food service restaurants mediocre best, repeated complaints resort management got excuses, supposedly best resort dominican republic, absolutely beautiful resort beach, line resort looking place great looking pics friends home place, looking good service responsive staff look, | 1 |
fantastic resort fantastic resort, come heartbeat, firstclass way attention stunning, tell stayed september week went october stayed colonial majestic, favor pay 400.00 person paradisus palma real, wedid not royal service reasons 1 better food better quality better presentation overall better dining experience majestic, 2.much nicer rooms better view maid service notch turn service like fresh towels morning, majestic everyday maid did n't leave fresh towels clean coffeecups did n't restock mini bar did n't leave coffee n't turn service, left dead cockroach shower days, left 2-3 dollar tip everyday locations, tipping majestic did n't better service tiped majestic worst got.3.if want relax poolside nap enjoy book float pool constant poolside activities blasting loud spanish rap music playing 8:00 6:00pm stay paradisus, music piped variety music american dominican, entertainment day not constant, 4. shelf liquor blender drinks blender not premade mix rum poured, beer available keg cans, majestic choice beer presidente keg beers charge, 5. overall property paradisus palma real smaller resort great attention, staff wonderful happy greeted hola, 6. parasailing speedboats snorkling easy book majestic reef rely resorts book activities, did n't 4 people unable favor spend extra money stay paradisus palma real, new shopping mall 5 min, away free shuddle service, mall clean air conditioned stores restaurants, not happy crappy souvenirs shops.we went slow time year resort not close booked, problem finding bali bed lounge pool area beach reading reviews read needed 6.00am save spot, reservations restaurents problem, ca n't wait paradisus palma real.chantell crewspismo beach ca, | 5 |
loved read reviews booking boyfriend 40th birthday trip punta cana, paradisus palma real easily nicest resorts punta cana, able walk beach mile way resort far nicest, views breath taking beautifully landscaped garden ocean room actually garden ocean view, resort just beautiful pictures meet welcome drink did wait hour room room beautiful staff did towel art evening draw bath complete candle light rose petals small cost birthday notified restaurant dined little cake candle, passions restaurants romantic adult restaurants require reservations morning wake able dine restaurant choice called reserved time morning, restaurants great food truly inclusive, lunch breakfast eat different buffet style restaurants royal service restaurant opened royal service lunch breakfast, room service 24 hours free chose option, suggest signing watersports soon arrive water choppy day pushed lists fast, bali beds early bird gets worm access bali beds real difference saw regular guests royal service guests, staff nice helpful plenty bottled water available asking, stayed 5 days wish stayed week truly felt like paradise, seen complaints beds not hard room simply gorgeous highly recommend going ca n't wait return, | 5 |
great beach enjoyable vacation settle place rocky start lovely time beach, book royal service expect essential little things tend wrong room course week difficult communicate regular staff, butler assigned wonderful came room evening drawn warm bubble bath complete floating candles beautiful surprise, beware promise oceanview room likely room no ocean sight absolutely insist getting paid, waited 3 hrs royal service room true ocean view king bed printed confirmation reserved, tried tell reserved regular room garden view doing favor upgrading royal firm reserved paid expect, ultimately apologized sent huge platter food aggravating beginning, royal service gives access beach huge comfy lounges thatched roofs beachside drinks service, son went peddle boating kayaking family did hour tour golf course riding segways, husband raved golf course said deep fish boating excursion lasted 4 hours 3 hours long fish not biting diesel smell strong, beach truly nice warm gentle ocean, pools pretty preferred beach, general resort run bit disorganized manner takes getting use royal service helpful example told beach lounges reserved n't figure tell ones actually got beach check check slow process bellhop did come kids room despite 3 phone calls kids not royal service room difference, food not bad people led believe breakfast fine lots typical choices cereals breads cheeses yogurts eggs bacon waffles fruit lunch similarly ok. dinner challenge soups appetizers good entrees small portions so-so, gabi vento best bunch got trying passions, wines served dinner surprisingly good, quite tennis courts look like need shuttle hot, rooms kids nice clean good a/c lousy tv plasma screen notwithstanding, casino small, usually sort going evenings entertainment, speaking fluent spanish definitely helped, liked place did n't feel like 5 star ways trying, | 4 |
greaat time time time dominican republic, traveled couple great time, traveled islands countries, not say picky like finer things life, golfers hotel advertised ai golf able play daily hotel shuttle ran time golf course cocotal lovely, pay 35.00 pp cart knew, tee time 7:00 took 11:00am shuttle resort, ordered room service breakfast 3 days order correct time daily.the property clean room clean, did not like seaweed beach cleaned daily beach area, undersand seaweed time, used watersports paddleboats took catamaran sailing lesson, book day prior busy no problem getting wanted, spa okay compared world class spa areas not tops, book ahead time appointment time no complanits, ate reasturants passion favorite market grille favorite.the main trouble language barrier, speak dangerous, staff speak little no english, ask frustrating, property use customer training language assistance best time anytime, | 4 |
perfect wedding paradisus palma real husband got married july 13th 2007 paradisus palma real punta cana, happy chose destination wedding palma real, kelly hunt wedding coordinator did exceptional job w not staff palma real dominican professional really outdid, 60 guests come wedding amazed nice wedding turned, food reception great added dancers honeymooned planning return, highly recommend planning destination wedding palma real contact kelly, wo n't regret, | 5 |
magnificant hotel paradisus palma real wonderful, hotel beautiful beach awesome, stayed garden view suite room spacious, remember inclusive hotel, overall felt like great value, food great, lunch choices typical like hamburgers chicken nuggets offered salad bar usually special day like pasta bar tacos stir fry, traveling 2 1/2 year old loved pool, menus dinner various restaurants lacked choices children, complaint entire hotel, pool ask cabanas pool great afternoon napping, bar tenders friendly hotel staff went way accomdate, definitely stay, | 5 |
honeymoon paradisus let start saying everyones taste different no people opinion place, stayed june 10-17 honeymoon despite negative reviews best vacation far.from beautiful hotel grounds food great.stop pool bar damien dionicia lenin place a+, resort people want relax good time, contact spoke english, contact questions just say, | 5 |
loved buy vacation club, just returned staying resort june 32-29. review probably quite long family 4 2 parents 3 year old 7 year old, chose paradisus based solely travel agent recommendation knew nothing resort told mixed reviews read sites, booked family concierge service worth penny.we went completely open mind absolutely wonderful experience, let say dominican people probably nicest people met caribbean, single person greeted dinner walking hotel grounds just lounging pool.upon arrival taken family concierge lounge exclusive fc guests given mamosas sp, daughters wanted, given cool towels freshen basically treated royally, staff outstanding daughters, especially young girl named sufa took liking youngest natalie incredible, taken tour concierge staff concierge not half hour, layden gave thorough tour facilities brought room overlooking lush gardens view ocean, spectacular, room clean perfect family larger apartments manahattan, bags room tour, walkie talkie room constant contact concierge stay.we went family pool inflatable iceberg climb slide, enormous fun told second day adults not allowed, greeted like old friends bar staff looked entire stay them.our concierge pool soon came, adorable 22 year old named oliver speaks fluent english not thoughtful attentive accomodating thorough, not recommend using family concierge, reservation dinner water sports spa treatments, loved soooo, no time did feel pressured tip stay, indicated expectation night gave envelope substantial tip knowing dollar genuinely appreciative, tipped sufa end stay.another word tipping left 3 service breakfast lunch 5 dinner bar service 1-3, tips appreciated workers make little.we spent time pool, beach gorgoeus water warm sea grass disappointing freaked 7 year old, sand gets fine kids ball making sand angels.we snorkeled gorgeous reef rough waters horse rode hot, facial outstanding spa met lovely guests friendly felt like family atmosphere meals passing lobby, met family spent time believe life long friends, wonderful experience vacationing, bought vacation club year visit.most staff spoke understood passable english, service slow times culturally think americans expect things immediately, staff friendly remember day day.the food good, no family got sick, favorite place teppanyaki, delicious meal, biggest challenge finding food picky kids, pizza actually decent chicken nuggets delicious hard come, restaurant children menu gabi beach exclusive fc vc members overall thought food prepared presented beautifully, breakfast naos buffet exceptional, wide variety, yaniqueques die, no idea deelish, room stocked daily soda water snacks, maids cleaned thoroughly inconsistant cleaned turn service, given fresh towels twice daily, fc guest kids brought milk cookies turn brought room late, twice girls asleep knock door.on morning decided vacation club tour long story short bought, not loved resort flexibilty value vacationing 5 star resorts world good pass up.i know negative experiences perfect, highly recommend resort, grounds gorgeous, ca n't wait visit wonderful dominican people, | 4 |
garden eden husband just came paradisus palma real punta cana, simply wonderful, words not beautiful resort, anniversary vacation things not romantic, read reviews resort breath taking spectacular jacuzzi room, food great staff caring wanted, stayed june 18th june 22nd, everyday sort entertainment activity, make sure eat passions vento seaside grill dinner absolutely delicious, looking fun relaxation clean resort wonderful staff right place, reminders bring bug spray pesty mosquitos night plan walk beach, remember staff members speak spanish patient trying understand, not try offer welcome packet includes t-shirt free massage 100.00 dollars, tour resort sit 60 minutes learn vacation clubs offer time share, n't mind wasting hour tour did not runnnnnnn, reccommend resort, looked like garden eden husband everlasting memories place right reasons n't delay, not regret, promise, fun, | 5 |
excellent honeymoon excellent honeymoon, tell worried reading reviews n't let fool you.the airport 25 mins away 25, hotel beautiful, did 2 hours got ocean view suite walked resourt drinks got familar layout.the room great need doors shut a/c shut leave cracked, understandable tropical country.the pool beach beautiful caribian place, 6 days rained, brought dvds just case rained did n't realy watch them.the staff friendly greeted walking, bars friendly spoke english people tiping took strap 100 1 bills went far appreciated not able change resourt bringing 1s great idea, talked people wished change, dinner best meal, try restaurants favorite market grill orderd 3 lobsters dinner happy bring, 2nd banna fry tables fun good food, 3rd vento excelent filete, 4th passions adults felt little cheesy, buffets good eating masses.i did power boats fun went pretty fast drove like loco maniac did n't realy care, water sports fun, pretty lounged pool beach day chilled.watch casino tight, love gamble won night.in love resourt recommend friends, | 5 |
second visit palma real prfect returned palma real june 6-12th, previously october large family group including kids time returned solo anniversary trip.we wonderful trip october worried n't just great, highlights reservation note did make reservations sol melia.com price match guarentee expensive rate terms online 48 hrs honor rate minus 10 able cheaper expedia saved 350- good start check in/out painless ting did stick oct given champaign check time draft beer little strange welcome beverage room beautiful asked romantic room given floor room beautiful view, interesting did pamphlet addressing service room, think response negative reviews indifferent service complaints pamphlet stated respond 15 min complaint acceptable resolution 2 hrs, did trouble tub attended fixed 1 hr.we tipped beverage man asked fridge filled presidente sure cool ready.royal service did not, feel did not miss, no trouble getting bed pool making dinner reservations day.romance package worked romance dept arrange passion package hotel website included ammenities breakfast mimosa bed beautiful jacuzzi tub decroations candlelight night couples massage 10 spa tx far incredible thing dinner stars romantic dinner 2 beach champaign waiter delicious menu, incredible, arranged photographer francisco photograph evening, truly priceless hubby frugal did not care price tag want special highly reccommend, food/service not believe reviews say tip treated badly definitley going people, brought 200 singles tipped 1-5 regularly treated like king queen, buffet restaurante newspaper brought waiter fresh juice use needed, staff definitley speak alot english oct feel response reviews, remembered names drinks etc.special staff include lenin course lenin pool bar memorable got, fransisco pool bar, juaqin jenfry lounge upstairs excellent, carlos mojitos sky bar wonderful staff passion, fredrico buffet, restaurante atmosphere upscale restaurnte big city, great meal vento comparable upscale restaurante ate twice passion meal better, tepanki restaurant excellent, lets face paying include shelf drinks lush accomodations entertainment not expecting 5 star gourmet meals new york city, did enjoy meals did not sick.pool stated previously gorgeous bar jacuzzi water lounge chairs.spa facilities technicians 1st class, husband did treatments spent time hydro area, equal spa us.nightife improved october weaker area, casino fun table games not slots.activites did snorkling fort 1 hr trip, included swam alot fish recommended bring breads attract fish really worked, just relaxed, vacation club visible aggressive time, trip just politely declined offer, tips bring conditioner hair, conditioning shampoo just n't, gentlemen remember dress pants restaurantes run men forgitten pack wonderful time twice definitely return visit, | 5 |
just like dumb blonde, wife stayed ocean royal service suite april 21 28th.the hotel facilities beautiful problem begins, say head fish smell rest fish rotten truly applies service.we asked coffee delivered 7:00am morning midnight woken time wanted coffee, room not turned 4 seven nights complaint knock door 10:30pm turn service tipped buttler 50.00 arrived make reservations restaurants closed ask beach chair reserved beach not make dinner reservations not appear list.they incapable connecting dots, tipped argued pleaded nice angry does n't make difference.we travel carribean twice year expect mediocre food service total rip, supose stay drunk honeymoon madly love stya room wont mind, unless prepared aggrevated single day not pass not resort nice try hard complete absence management training staff, spa great got 12 massages expensive 102.00 50 minutes worth diving not site 10 minute walk hotel door unless experienced diver like divemaster good responsibility carefull handle way divers violate safety standards, want dive everyday better sign week, signed week got bumped days stusents unable dive focus make extra money certifications vento gabby passion good acceptable carribean.once service horrible tip, not market grill, bad food worse service.if fix service 4 5 stars carribean, comparing grand lido negril sandals whitehouse st lucia half moon jamaica st james antigua club med columbus isle glitter bay barbados anguilla, new york n't expect service quality similar completely sub, people gave property 5 stars lucky drunk accept mediocroty met hotel canada europe experienced exact issues.several months ago reviewer wroteif not late money, agree, | 2 |
property beautiful service awful, husband just returned 7 day stay palma real 04/14-04/20 disappointed experience, arrived saw beautiful property thought wonderful relaxing time, place really gorgeous service terrible purchased royal service nice ocean jacuzzi suite, problem began contact royal service lounge 3 different times stay room not cleaned end day, room 9 morning returned 3:30 4:00pm room not touched, restaurants bars did not staff accomodate people resort, bartender outside beach/pool bars took forever just bottle water let beer frozen drink, waiter beach came ask wanted long time, believe reason short staff weddings day pulled staff away accomodate, case really think hurt business future, need people demand.the food okay nothing spectacular, best dinner passions lobster, highly recommend, lunch hit miss buffet selections definitely needed drink unfortunately not recommending paradisus palma real experience, dissapointed not going, maybe just went bad week busy weddings met quite travelers having similar issues, knew not, | 2 |
hotel great spa not, impressed beauty paradisius palma real, beautiful resort run, food inclusive good overall exception bana, royal service definitely recommend staff friendly helpful did tip week, beach beautiful overall lovely vacation, exception spa, mix reservation time ok, not ok poor way treated spa staff, did not speak english contributed problem..no smiles no offer reschedule, came massage day taken relaxing room taken massage, massage fine no music playing room hear noises pool, not relaxing, instead returned relaxing room shown stairs.the changing room shower area small shower not cleaned, 3 women using shower no cleaning, ick, later separate water area jacuzzi steam, not shown, spa staff clearly angry complained earlier treatment took, return home wrote solmelia talk poor spa experience short note addressing mistake earlier reservation realize just n't it..i thought refunded money spent massage.so line resort lovely spa experience terrible, note friend facial said rough, spa needs improved dramatically, | 4 |
just okay not stellar, just came week paradisus palma real punta cana, mar.24-mar.31'07, took royal service butler named jefferson, went friend 35 years, women 42 43 years old bummed lack night life, night club nobody goes music brutal, believe afraid casino suffer, food okay buffet, went venti gabi beach passions, food great, went venti lunch way better buffet, spa type music played royal service pool times tempted drown order escape, staff extremely friendly casino use injections happiness servers disposition border patrol, hotel beautiful clean, beach spectacular, room garden view perfect ocean scenery.we tipped believe helped lot service.we toronto canada spoke no spanish not problem conveying needed, problem encountered french canadians thought rude, left garbage personally cleaned, casino group taking seats slots feet guess n't ordinarily problem small casino, did meet lovely people new jerseyand spent nice afternoon chatting them.i hotel large, year went mayan riviera riu palace thought big, n't palma real consider mexico.again not hotel nightlife actually play scrabble night did n't think vacation 25 years, | 4 |
royal service chat royal service thought pass thoughts having problem trying decide wether worth not, wife stayed 1 week mid feb stayed royal service ocean room met friends resort stayed garden jacuzzi room seen sides, used paradisus royal service paradisus cochal costa rica, ok resort new nice no disapointed reasonable expectations, rooms suites saw nice, royal service great not want presidential service like upgrade business class, say think paradisus royal service class wrong advatages.you butler really not available beck tip reasonable requests able happy, whats reasonable request reserve bali beds pool beach nice option make dinner spa golf reservationsmake sure mini bar stocked prefence'smake sure fruit wine roon want itfill bath aroma therapyother advantages royal service priority check check royal service lounge free internet food drinks day cigars, eat gabi beach dinner nice free royal service guests breakfast lunch vento elegant resturant, different color wrist band staff identify royal service resort, royal service worth, yes having piece beach waiter service having priority seating resturants adult factor works think spending extra money royal srevice butler servant movie star food better restuarants sorely dissapointed, tips, tip want good service beach sea grass not sea weed sea grass easier handle opinion stop going far ocean, really no decent town close shopper bit disappointed looking beach walk right beach 25 minutes fairly large door market past flying dingy rental center point small markets resort not walker, did jungle safari tour great took duffle bag basballs bats gloves school supplies candy dropped village schools paid personally really rewarding, ok close discuss food food fine got sick nights better overall no problems, just realistic expectations assure bed hungry thats fault vento good gabi beach good buffet average fast food place actually not bad hamburgers french fries, gift store really expensive nice jewlery splurged bought, hope review helps resort beautiful service spotty overall pretty good tip, questions hit, | 4 |
great vacation watch sol melia reps, husband just returned spring break 9 year old daughter, great time overall, expecting worst given past reviews pleasantly surprised, negative vacation having deal sol melia vacation club reps hounded, fit white-collar profile vacationers wanted, soon arrived approached rep wanted meeting day tell hotel, suspicious involved time share deal skipped, days rep asked did n't tried guilt trip, classic hard sell tactics like used car dealer, rep friendly, asked tell rep stop bugging, midday week agreed meet 10 minutes credit giving vacation club spiel reps backs, showed passed salesman wheels deception continued spinning, did n't want stay hour-long presentation nasty defensive, declining vacation club offer essentially blackballed rest reps did n't cooperate, good thing got 100 spend gift shop putting sales schmucks, used used return, advice avoid people like plague n't sucked little game, paid money hounded.anyway aside loved place, no problem checking, upgraded master suites sol melia fiasco thought probably ploy buy vacation club, suite beautiful rooms flat screen tvs bathrobes slippers jacuzzi tub kitchenette, room did musty smell humidity, trying smell clothes home, supplied bottles water sodas beer fridge water brush teeth day, worried bed bugs did n't problems, inspected mattresses, needed sheets pillows sofa bed maid provided hours, slept great enjoyed great water pressure shower, tv supposed channels did fine few.the pool huge just right temperature, 4 1/2 feet deep daughter use float cost 11 gift shop, shallow end kids area laughable called, lounge chairs easily did n't reserve morning recommend putting towels breakfast, great aspect bali beds, sure snag day, enjoyed reading sleeping, definitely felt like vacation, breeze hot, pool water bar tiled chairs pool cool, got pretty loud bar convention guests.we did n't beach play frisbee walk, sand white soft water not little lot seaweed, seaweed cleared morning not clear blue water like turks caicos, plenty chairs umbrellas available.the food definitely better expected, ate market grill agave bana bistro vento, enjoyed fresh paella afternoon grill, buffet agave great desserts freshly cooked steaks seafood, avoided salads unpeeled fruits, bana peaceful quiet vento lively, daughter did n't participate kids club small game room open video games, learned dance activities instructors, went horsebackriding day, told kids club wednesday took chance, turned kids, rode macao beach 45 minutes, guides patient kids first-time riders, downside trying buy 40 dvds excursion personal photos, definitely recommend riding.we service excellent, maids smiling said hello, waiters prompt getting water clearing plates, planned tipping lot better service did n't necessary thought, definitely helps know spanish fun trying communicate dominicans.the prices gift shop high, went shopping paradisus shopping village, not stores filled definitely worth browsing, pharmacy need meds, pharmacist helpful spoke english.my family did not sick trip, plenty bottled water, started culturelle trip brought immodium just case, overall great time, consider going n't vacation club hounders, shame let greed ruin beautiful resort, just know n't fall tricks, | 4 |
gorgeous went boyfriend couple 5 nights, chose royal service definitely recommend, arriving hotel escorted air conditioned royal service lounge seated given momosa, friends checked perfectly boyfriend lost reservation, thank goodness brought backup paperwork prove paid advance, finally squeezed room deserved, takes really long time rooms ready checkin bring bathing suit carry, finally brought room friends good messed room beds instead, upset lost reservation hotel fault, said busy week n't new room 2 nights later, explained butler miguel amazing situation sent housekeeping push beds ended having gigantic bed turned fine, rest vacation say excellent, highly recommend bringing 200 tips, staff appreciate deserve, leave tip basically went phenomenal service, friendly polite, rest vaction great, relaxed drank tropical drinks day dirty monkeys pina coladas famous pineaple drink swam royal service pool ate different resturaunt everynight, book reservations butler soon n't fight reservation later week, strict comes reservations beware, sum tip generously lay palapas beds outside swim lay water drink specialty drinks definitely couples massage outdoor huts basiaclly relax, thing not expect crazy nightlife b/c casino severly small noone really club, basically bed 1 everynight, questions not hesitate ask, enjoy vacation wear lots sunscreen b/c sun extremely strong weather amazing, | 5 |
paradisus paradise husband stayed paradisus mar 2,2007-mar 16,2007 booking trip decided book royal service section hotel, reading reviews trip advisor good bad went open mind.we caribbean year 2 weeks al inclusive resort experience's.from time arrived paradisus view unbelievable hotel day left pleased picked resort.the young lady checked service royal remembered names 8 days later impressive fact seen people time frame.the resort clean saw unwanted guest room, grounds maintained staff working them.yes seaweed beach staff morning 6:30am raking bagging people try remember ocean seaweed.some people written stating food not par went restaurant buffet grill 2-3 times 2 week period, not temp taste buds just picky, black angus fillet passions awesome trust know beef, royal service wanted glad upgraded package, requested oceanfront room exactly got room 3115 view spectacular.the private beach area bali beds separate bar spoken staff royal service area let perks worth extra cost.jefferson main butler attentive asking like eat tonight pillow service bubble baths awesome thank jefferson horse riding ocean did need, easy manner quick smile detialed service appreciated.great great job jeffersonmaria butler jorge head butler jefferson shift days maria jorge truly professional warm hearted eager joy, special thank maria day days chilled bottle champange room note, jorge truly hard job seeing not butlers successful clients happy, special thank chocolate cake room red rose gave, great great job maria jorge.jaun royal service bar thank making surprise drinks asked getting cigars husband wanted, hope enjoyed 5 days family.galvin amed pedro say guys greatest reserving bali bed 9 getting drinks towels conversation, amazing workers ready smile laugh joke, thanks making stay better.this hotel far nicest ones stayed stay 5star clean food good staff better right cleaners maintenance workers thankless job check staff butlers bartenders servers beach, discussed decided paradisus march 2008, | 5 |
low expectations great time dh dd paradisus palma real feb 14 feb 20 dh company convention, basic room no royal service family concierge overall really nice time no bugs good service no major problems minor ones fixed quickly, reading lots reviews resort tips make trip comfortable:1. lower expectations, billed priced, 5 star resort absolutely stunning think upscale 3 star fine, food okay la carte restaurants better buffets plenty no hungry, room service mind times breakfasts pizza better buffet, n't afraid ask not room service menu asked fresh mangoes morning send huge plate cut really yummy better quality ones buffet.2, bring bunch dollar bills 5 dollar bills, liberally passing day waitstaff housekeeping bartenders needs taken care stay, remember all-inclusives people forget tip, getting remembering names goes long way too.3, make reservations things want early activities dinner, try day advance, 4. attempt make conversation staff spanish speak english nice thing, assume speaks english imho rude like foreigner coming initiating conversation language, spanish okay just words hola gracias por favor got 9 year old special treatment housekeeping, better bring small english spanish dictionary amazed helpful be.5, avoid fruits vegetables not peeled cooked, not use tap water brush teeth plenty free bottles water room, ice fine, no family got little sick heard horror stories company guy iced drink golf course did n't make 9 holes, bring bug repellant hydrocortisone cream mosquitoes beastly items cost ton island, enjoy trip weather beautiful pool amazing drinks ask alex swim-up bar plentiful, | 4 |
stay away, want come home vacation feeling like mugged place, hotel pretty facade nothing, greeted night giant bugs hopping childrens bed set tone entire stay, takes hours towel pillows basic necessity assuming pick phone place, staff clueless totally unhelpful escalate manager simple requests beach chair dinner reservation, breakfast buffet people crowd serving trays waiting food disaster victims waiting supply truck come, food mediocre cold beer warm no child-friendly food supposedly child-friendly resort, n't fooled terms like family concierge royal service just bigger royal ripoffs, place makes real money conventions basically mobs noisy drunks carousing grounds jumping fountains main evening entertainment horrible spectacle children, n't reserved n't, money write rest, n't plane, | 1 |
place great best, stayed january girlfriend wow place gorgeous, nicest places stayed surpassed expectations, poor country assumed good stay understatement, room- jacuzzi king size bed plama tv robes slippers impressed, pool huge, beautiful impossible crowed, little cabanas looks like club/lounge beach lay beds, food no complants especially a-la carte restaurants like resort quality, way restaurants look inside make feel like 100+ person kind place eat, definitely not poverty resorts better beaches parts caribbean resort notch, list world best hotels way, resembles asian/modern theme resort lights lounge chairs infinity fountains, | 5 |
satisfied let start saying girlfriend given trip parent paid airfare, alot minor things not bothered did not come pocket 80 trip, having said greatful trip wonderful time.the airport easy navigate best thing cab hotel 25.upon arrival checked smoothly worried not knowing spanish read earlier reviews maybe 2-3 times 3 day span did trying communicate employees not understand me.the room clean just like pictures got safe working honest time traveling outside just kept girlfriends purse time slight hassle walking beach pool worth just knowing eyes passports cash.i took 100 ones 100 fives 200 twenties, did tip points trip, people complained service recieved notch staff knows gives tips, recommend tipping did not thought service, serveral occasions noticed recieved better service, story tipping share night got late no reservations available walked drink gabbi beach restaurant not inclusive unless royal service did not bartender friendly tipped 5 drink starts asking eating tell just buffet did not reservations thing know tells seat no cost, tipped hostess 5 seating thing know waiter waiting hand foot make sure perfect, people not tippers know gratuity supposed included does makes difference.the pool bar great place anchor staff great, peice advice try friend people pleasant conversate rewarded hospitality n't treat like personal servants.the food ate dinner gabbi beach vento teriayki bar, good, american food did taste different not bad way, people remember things prepared/marrinated seasoned differently, restaurants service great, buffets lunch breakfast good, like, does not tast good plate try b/c plenty options, satisfied pay return, | 4 |
not expected nutshell- seasoned travellers- stayed resorts moderate ones just n't advertising, plus great looking hotel impeccable grounds, booked ocean room royal service actually got room lovely clean- talked did n't experience.we ordered pillows pillow menu got 2 pillow- not great better regular ones, ran pillows stole husband pillow, ha ha, indian givers.butlers barely speak english basically waste- stand jabber away property n't need tipping them.beach seaweed ok beautiful walk miles hard packed sand, just wonderful us.pools gorgeous cold, took breath away.best bali beds beach- comfortable, great unlimited towels also.now food wine, wine free flowing pretty awful, drinks lousy free n't care quality like quantity.the food basically fair middling- thought food med better, 5 restaurants food tasted different sauces, fooled tho- presentation beautiful- piled high like gotham nyc tasted mighty disappointed, party 4 got really sick food.you brush teeth bottled water- think helps.the activities ridiculous, tennis courts n't unless middle day, spinning classes 5 bikes near pool outside no music no motivate, difficult sign up.the usual water stuff- windsurfing parasailing, golf shuttle bus ride away decent not great, really good golf pro- adam- want lessons.wine tasting beer tasting arts crafts flower arranging, nursing home quality totally unsophisticated, skip them.bring good books relax- not engage mind, new spa gym- tiny gym hardly equipment- really underwhelming, spa pretty smelled good treatments nothing special glean, son massage- said 6/10.weather lovely us- day nite- thats not hotels responsibility.staff inconsistent- say sorry lot n't correct problems, beach staff friendly expect kept tipping week long brought towel drink.all not worth considerable expense- spent nearly 1200 nite 2 rooms, plus airfare incidentals.tv nice flat screen slow molasses not stations, a/c worked rooms hope enjoyed review helps make decision, | 3 |
nice start saying beautiful resort decor remarkable somptuous really 5* matter.we taken royal service like review points not needed, buttler hardly forgets reservation restaurants beach palapa..the beach ok lots sea herbs ocean food not good punta cana pick restaurant resort vento best choose beef rossilini, problems air condition room bur came fix 5 minutes, saturday night no air condition restaurants hot, resolve day.the entertainment shows music restaurant bad techno music loud, kind music gaby beach restaurant royal service, people 45 plus, lobby no music sunday night wednesday, piano 7:30 nothing, guess people likes reading vacation, time weather windy hardly sunshine, | 2 |
special celebration husband adult children just got week, stayed thanksgiving weekend celebrate 50th birthday, resort gorgeous, no roaches place clean, no problems check-in service safe did not work, arrived, security came immediately fixed, food ok. vento best, hidden secret, vento open breakfast lunch, dinners wonderful, food awful, no problem getting pool chairs papalas, problem lady meet transfers, vip transfers, extreme rudeness sharp contrast staff hotel, can__Ç_é_ figure in9th place, stayed 5 star hotels word, le blanc cancun thought best inclusive, | 4 |
loved resort absolutly beautiful husband just got stayed nov. 16-23. beautiful resort stayed, contrary read negative reviews opinion not roach bug matter, place emaculate, rooms beautiful large comfy beds large jacuzzi stocked mini bar imenities, yes door toilet frosted glass oh nice, shower water floor towels, food average inclusive resort, people think getting remember foreign country, plenty beds chairs places hang day early reserve spot day hang, bring lots ones fives, men dress appropriatly just prepared dress code, spa beautiful, got massages pretty good 16 sales tax add, ridiculous, make sure time use spa use service place actually hot jacuzzi, no problem check check literally took 10 mins, room ready early no problems keys service, careful walking beach outside resort locals hound selling stuff, really annoying trying just nice walk, yes try mama juana messed, bartenders swim bar great, alexis juaquin lenin beat friendly fun, husband saying week home, resort absolutly beautiful did not miss trick, highly recommend, | 4 |
rate resort poor way spend vacation, dissapointed place, travel quite bit great range places finest merely average, traveled extensively carribbean know expect, slow service norm n't upset, service paradisus terrible somtimes non-existant, patient considerate person, not expect perfection came away upset spent money place, traveled husband 13 month old daughter, paid family concierge service, resort mean n't pay unless gaggle children use walkie talkie fun calling concierge, fulfill requests children wo n't care, useless requests fulfilled, nice pie no success, ordered feather pillows came fell asleep, feathers smelled mildewed covered green apple scent, gross, end trip big joke not, clean room day not, turn service evening not, rooms nice resort beautiful positive thing say, trail ants running room saw small black centipedes toilet, not bad- kept leaving room service dishes outside door ants literally come thousands dishes away not pick day late afternoon step ant hill time went fro, noise level room morning 6am insane- slamming doors kids crying, behaved child favor ask room away gads bratty unsupervised children, awful having fend away annoying little girl kept trying lick baby fingers pick baby day day, parents sight time, food not good really look edible buffet unless decide serve entrees evening, did nice job thanksgiving buffet really tried incredibly hard, n't heart say bad, morning noticed dishes breakfast buffet, weird seeing turkey stuffed pork day breakfast, restaurants horrible decent, know good food wine n't come expecting, shows bad really cares- not new york vegas, beach beautiful really, ton seaweed washed shore water n't like feeling things brushing skin water not happy, resort huge palapa open beach-another positive thing, mention took hour check no good reason, nice fly finally wait nothing- room actually ready, annoying, wear paradisus bracelet duration stay, checkout concierge not helpful arranging airport transportation asked, pardon n't concierge job, problem nice no accountability understanding job description, food edible likely enconter situation need help not, think money better spent, time valuable waste, | 1 |
mediocre experience nice resort just returned 5 day stay palma real, took couple husband largest customer friends, having just stayed d.r, secrets march loved island decided return trying palma travel agent suggestion, great time thought resort lovely ways royal service n't splurge n't compare experience, weather perfect 85 sunny slightly breezy rained like bat hell just evening, resort pretty maintained decor formal impersonal feeling tastes, marble art deco accents long distance different sections property like dime-a-dozen been-here-done-that no-personal-touch 4 star resort, does advantage spread felt crowded thanksgiving tourists began arrive, room beautiful large nice amenities, nice garden view floor, got cleaned 3 4 p.m. no big deal n't inside then.royal service got led believe n't bali beds amenities enjoyed secrets unless did not true, best ameneity free internet contact home, butler delightful did n't come 4 5 requests like baileys liquor room right pillows menu dinner requests 600 dinner beach birthday, royal service pool nice beach section no nicer rest resort, not worth meals so-so, vento enjoyable best quality, sushi pretty good, hibachi grill decent took 3 hours missed wanted, hostess useless unfriendly wait staff aloof downright pained having help guests, wine list not inspiring ask list pay wine drinker.bars best royal service bartenders beach/pool waiters, ahmed wander great, drinks plenty alcohol, swim bar got busy fun afternoon large main pool got used.beach lovely, little seaweed surf close cares, nothing better beautiful day beach little snooze bed long walks, cute souvenir shops right sellers not nearly pushy secrets selection better.horseback nice guys decent horses longer bumpy ride site told hour horseride, beach rode gorgeous, not worth 3-4 hours ended gone.spa terrific massage nice facility.service general 2 5. just not friendly eager accomodate speak fluent spanish, gems secrets employee charming n't wait try help out.i not return palma real, secrets hesitation, | 3 |
beautiful resort problems husband just returned resort, tried like, read positive negative reveiws choosing, unfortunately negative statements accurate not just written picky travelers bad attitudes, following review hopefully serve avoiding problems choosing different resort, suggest eat buffet soon opens meal, food left warm room, day got sick, make sure grab beverage bar getting meal buffet, time ordered drink buffet got meal finished, make sure room conveniently located long hot walk, ther no airconditiong hallways lobby areas, air conditioners la carte restaurants not cooling space adequately, casino cool comfortable.activities planned day, showed activities no showed assumed canceled, later rescheduled later, no told, food items dinner recycled buffet lunch, food ok not delicious.while employees eager entered room knocking robe did not ask, husband undressed time, times door knocked repeatedly not disturb sign left out.the concierege met day said meet needs, did not second day vacation wanted schedule welcome tour, think wanted sell time share.jacuzzis pool worked days not music speakers pool worked days not, earlier reported reviewers no lobster resort unless ordered appetizer small serving passions small serving entree bana restaurant, lots sea grass beach water resort, young girl got stung jelly fish creature hiding sea grass, avoid walk yards right, perfectly clean beach ocean area there.positives beautiful landscaping pools lobby courtyardfreindly warm staffguestrooms beautiful kept clean stockedbali beds fabulous early reserve, gorgeous pool plenty shaded areas.great jazz band jazz night.hope reveiw helps, muchas suerte, | 2 |
wonderful vacation great stayed palma real july 2-8. beautiful, read reviews hotel months little concerned negative comments written, traveled destinations time-share taken cruises types travel, believe seasoned travelers, hotel absolutely beautiful design style marble floors furniture, travel small problems resolved soon staff advised, did not meet did not say hello passed, review taxi airport 30 minutes 25.00 way, avoid group bus services wait.the building beautiful new, decorated nicely elegance style, fragrances areas, suite nice, flat screen tvs comfortable bedding, pair bedroom slippers, americans not use floors no carpet, feet legs hurt marble tile, food good not great, juices freshly squeezed, kinds fruit, beef chicken seafood pork salads ice cream cakes pies, not hungry, market grill open, enjoyed japanese restaurant best.beverages, quality liquor, bloody mary__Ç_é_ setting morning, service friendly, service usually good, problem waiter/waitress did not speak english help, not country expect speak language, took speaking language translator helped, 39.00.pool large clean, pool relaxing, bally beds great pool guests towels magazines beds early morning day, not fair guests happened day, did not personal items no using towels hamper used bed, strongly recommend doing use beds, beach water warm clear, clean seaweed beach daily, beach seen seaweed water, not problem.included items took advantage included horseback riding snorkeling non-motorized sport items, great, snorkeling trip better excursions paid 70 islands, desk sign included items located large pool near lady men rooms, sign early up.nighttime candles, absolutely beautiful.internet service laptop, free high speed internet room, connection cord not room, desk, information website states charge, free.children 14 year old son met guests age great time, not children hotel like resorts, children__Ç_é_ room younger children small, market grill hot dogs hamburgers fries chili, kids.guests people age groups, seniors young newly weds, americans not majority guests.tips 1 bills tips like little extra service pool bar, greatly appreciated employees.security guards walking times, safe room, did not problems met couple sliding glass door broken nothing missing, happen anywhere.royal service did not purchase royal service, opinion not need, limit royal service restaurant pool missing best parts hotel, royal service does not remove children, family royal service packages, beware excursion desk floor, independent companies not owned hotel, took fishing trip 95 did not hook water not catch bait, excursions beach cheaper, | 5 |
absolutely gorgeous group 14 stayed week june 17 2006 june 23 2006 fantastic, grounds lovely, rooms nice, atmosphere relaxing.this definitely place couples, singles group fun not party place, food okay hey new orleans food best world service slow times staff really does try best help, know spanish better, large pool beautiful ask martin swim bar, makes best drinks.we no problems check stated, got turn service night, shows okay short, best time just sitting courtyard listening nightly entertainment, ends head casino small fun.i did massage day rated best, spa area various water treatments worth time money.we did free horseback riding afternoon price definitely worth, beach ride beautiful.be sure bring plenty ones tipping great time definitely, highly recommend especially romantic vacation, | 5 |
absolutly amazing, just recently stayed paradisus palma real 31 3 nights.from time checked time check sooo amazing, not want leave, resort 25 minutes away airport, quick ride, arrive resort bell man takes luggage proceed check, check ask drink want, nice cold towel also.we got room 3pm bell man took luggage drove room golf cart, luxury jacuzzi gardenview ste best room, thing better oceanview, beautiful kitchen nice table livingroom balcony flat panel tv huge bedroom king bed flat panel tv, bathroom amazing, 2 person jacuzzi, shower european shower need sand places, pool amazingly huge, beds pool shade sun, nice swimup bar bar tenders amazing, make drink want, favorite course food, punta cana 3 times hands food resort got best, resorts bite burger not really sure kind meat, resort know eating beef, cooked tastes like american food, ate passions food soo good, buffets soo choices food.the beach sand white water crystal clear warm nice blue color, lot sea weed, left resort shops sea weed, want shopping like said left resort 10 little shops, try best sell, ifyou n't want just say no leave, offer expensive just bargain start walking store bargain, resort photo studio, 8 page 40 pictures pay want, good photos.if questions just e-mail jillanson excite.com, | 5 |
paradise paradisus palma real not sure type service people wrote negative reviews use resort far 5 star, spent 5 amazing nights honeymoon, grounds beautiful staff friendly food great beach fabulous, royal service n't think needed season peak times, staff able speak english, remember country attempt speak language, menus english spanish whirl love just remember going relax n't expect things super fast, want way home stay home, worst trip having come home, feel free email questions, | 5 |
not star hotel just returned week stay paradisus palma real, hotel beautiful problems work, did not opt royal service sure glad did n't got, royal service makes reservations restaurants did n't need restauants nearly night, pool area small crowded, think butler come handy beach poolside came offer drinks- stayed class hotels particularly caribbean hotel no beach poolside service, restaurants nice far decor goes food mediocre t hit miss new going, think passions best restaurant far food goes, bana worst experience food cold brought wrong wine told waiters annoyed rude unprofessional brings service, service terrible staff inept did not bring wine appetizers brought food fast slow, vento night finished dinner 1/2 hour appetizers dessert, not toilet paper wash clothes room no clean glasses day, bartenders pools did not know make drinks menu, ran certain wines restauants occassion, ran corona beer pool bar buffet restaurant, buffet breakfast pretty good staff rude indifferent, beach beautiful- bad water seaweed love swim ocean did not seaweed ca n't fault hotel did try rake clear morning, shame staff n't trained better hotel beautiful, needs better chefs better trained staff lovely place not vacation experience, not recommend vacation here- mexico riviera maya beautiful, | 2 |
true paradise, wife just returned wonderful relaxing 6 night stay paradisus, soon step taxi adventure realize heaven, entire hotel open-air design no walls windows stand lobby pool ocean distance beautiful view, resort clean beautiful, arhcitectural design colors rich looking, massive columns water fountains night candles incense burn resort, music playing resort provides nice relaxing feeling laying pool just strolling room filling dinner.we did pay royal service rs upgrade positives neagatives regarding service, soon arrive royal service lounge sit quietly check relaxing atmosphere, lounge available stay royal service members free internet access drinks hot appetizers deserts meal couches various newspapers world tv board games, make dinner reservations palappa reservations, checking took 15 minutes introduced butler walked resort showed key hot spots, brought room shown light switch did liquor perks pillow menu request list, rs rooms private wing closest beach, paid garden view room received pool/partial ocean view room, n't think bad rs room, no need pay extra ocean view, private pool bar beach area rs members, pool kind small rarely used, spent time beach, perk rs beach reserved palappas received basic lounge chairs matress like double lounge chair worth, thing amazing, need pillows set, ate breakfast buffet offers typical buffet-type food order omelets french toast bacon potatos cereal various meats cheeses nice hesitated eating sitting danishes, tried vento breakfast, vento offers breakfast lunch rs members, plus, vento offers dinner supposed italian flair, did n't really food amazing, offer wine list choose bottle like, thought list choose glass wine like, 10 reds 8-10 whites 2-3 blush 2 sparkling wines choose ranging types countries, ordered red white wife come 2 new bottles bottle let taste pouring glass, professional all-inclusive, vento offes great food great service, nice break buffet, bana restaurants asian teppanyaki sushi asian fusion, teppanyaki restaurant similar hibachi difference no menu, gets meal, sushi good believe not no raw fish, offered tuna salmon eel lobster crab shrimp cooked smoked, good not sushi, asian fusion restuarant great, nice menu great atmosphere, wine list offered, passions adult restuarant not sure, food atmosphere amazing, lamp chops wife rib eye excellent, wine list offered, lunch market grill days wanted quick simple, offer rotisserie chicken cut pieces order burgers fired calamari nachos cheese meat sauce various salads, place recommend trying, hard time finding, gabby grill, located gabby beach offers variuos dishes price, rs comes free rs members think family concierge guests, menu ranges appetizers salads pizzinis entrees sushi, ate like kings, open lunch dinner setting quiet romantic outdoors large thatch hut tons candles burning, wine list offered here.there activities team runs activities resort, did not tak advantage activities offered relax mode beach, staffis friendly probably speaks best english entire property, shows night fun watch, pool warm day took little time warm morning, pool clean large, 5 jacuzzis scattered no idea turn jets, large swim bar nice relaxing pool.there bars stopped counting, open willing serve wanted, wide selection shelf liquors beers, bud miller presidente corona, bought bubb kegs wal mart recommeneded, big hit useful beach, puppies margarita stay cold hours, lot better little plastic cups warm quickly heat, weather warm 85 degrees days overcast clouds cleared 2 pm, sun strong, lot lobsters walking including, used spf 15 little 30 times 8. got nice color, bring aloe, beach sand soft water warm, lot seaweed beach washed pockets floating water, walked beach resorts noticed common area not just resort, plus did notice resorts packed people lot kids, paradisus not overly crowded think counted 7 kids total resort, landscaping nice constantly working removing dead replanting new plants resort, vacation relaxing resort amazing, definitely, resort not crowded no wait problems seated dinner, think rs package nice definitely worth place starts pick business diamond rated resort talk, language barrier problem need fix overall a++++ resort, enjoy, | 5 |
ahead husband sister 12 yr. old daughter yes witnessed topless thonged sunbathers stayed 2 rooms palma real april 6-13. dire weather forecast wrong 2 days did rain day, sprinkled day 5 minutes.in room maid did barge frequently, rooms nice ac worked great, towels fridge restocked daily, bring ice ice bucket asked.the food better 5 6* hotels carribean, not restaurants advertised asian mediterranean passions adults buffet served grilled lobster shrimp day good restaurants wanted wear shorts dinner lunchtime grill.we language problem time waiters quickly remedied another.the pool ocean water perfect temperature, beach perfect, water lot seaweed 6 feet water fine, waiters beach plentiful late afternoon, waiters bartender buck happy serve quickly resort relaxation activities day, sheet slipped door 2 mornings telling going day round people beach volleyball cha cha salsa lessons spanish lessons painting flower arranging, casino small open 9:00 p.m. 3:00 a.m. nightly performance earlier evening usually musical performer plaza sit relax free drink look stars.the workers not friendly places tried job different languages spoken little slower pace hey vacation, not problem all.2 warnings careful leaving airport, beady-eyed luggage inspector lifted 500 purse usa 3000 line, took turns bug, rumor airborne immune stands better changes.feel free e-mail questions, | 5 |
relaxing vacation n't going write review reading negative reviews want share point view, originally reservations melia reading reviews got nervious decided spend extra money paradisus, glad did, beach melia packed people chairs, prefer quiet beach possible.i arrived march 17th taxi dropped asked list, list names royal service guests, promptly let royal service room given cold towels hands face cocktail, checked given tour butler, checked room lovely fruit basket bottle champange, n't eat fruit drink champagne 2 days away.our night dinner passions, food good complaint supervisor kept coming table talking, really did n't time, think thought doing favor 2 women.the beaches beautiful beaches seen, different islands dr 2 times beach punta cana like none, sand fine feels like baby powder toes, royal services special beach no children allowed, day area bali beds towels hut, service terrific, knew paradise, day high 80 no rain, not asked better weather.i pleasantly surprised food, not picky eater coming ny/nj area food usually terrific thought food good n't complaints.there not nightlife, casino usually, night guitar player singing plaza, enjoyable sit lounge chair look stars listening music.i employees resort did speak english better, restaurants waiters spoke english, complaint bathroom not completely closed bedroom, prefer privacy bathroom.as far butler service beach day long did everyday n't butlers often.also like workout gym need arrive 8am treadmill, resort gets customers issues.all vacation relaxing looking, like activies water sports available, pool biggest pool seen just goes, prefer beach pool, heard no construction visit.i planning going year, | 5 |
beautiful atmosphere customer service construction problems visited paradisius royal service march 24-31 cut trip short days mainly combination construction hotel customer service concerns, visited star hotels caribbean basis comparisons, hotel beautiful happened replacing sidewalks-the hammering incessant relentless day, raining half time trip hammering intolerable fourth consecutive day, spoke royal service staff said yes know tomorrow-and day.keep mind resort opened months ago-so staff new pretty inexperienced, witnessed yelling matches unhappy customers staff members did n't skills offer resolution, think boiled new staff focused policy customer service resulting inflexibility unhappy customers, sure spanish translation handbook not bilingual, hotel website claims staff bilingual probably 3-4 individuals speak english, hard time asking language barrier, n't waited restaurants passion waiter did n't speak english decided ignore completely.also aware tips not included inclusive claim, staff tell tips not necessary individuals live gratuity, course knowing chose tip frequently generously did notice tipped got best service did n't ignored royal service beach staff, decided leave early husband spoke royal service staff let know leaving early need check, not usual complainers construction conditions n't tolerable longer, manager natalya spoke husband promised send bellman room 12 noon scheduled meeting prior departure contact information, no bellman showed royal service twice 12:30pm bellman, 12:45pm royal service called ask needed bellman, manager natalya stood did n't bother return staff phone calls, surprised royal service staff rude checked actually irritated, n't trouble checked quietly exception husband meeting manager happened request.we hated leave bad flavor place example metaphor experience staff, continuously follow staff request breakfast menu not picked everyday told internet hotel later told available time lobby housekeeping barged knocking maid stood barked not come later, think aware issues trip helpful-definitely confirm no construction going, | 3 |
think opened early ok sitting day paradisus thought i__Ç_éö write review fresh.the hotel 40 minutes airport hotels long bavaro hotel strip, noted hotel just opened dec 05 greenery grounds work progress.from lobby direct view ocean central square contains garden__Ç, fountains entrances restaurants casino theater.for reason check takes longer necessary just need guest info card id printed takes 20 30 minutes, time__Ç type experiences staying here.the rooms hotel nice spacious flat screen tv 3 english channels flat panel cnn, i__Ç_éö decor bali-esque lots wood clean lines browns tans, overall decor gets a. rooms wired high-speed internet sit just right spots lobby wireless.now you__Ç_éÈe paying 500 night service, really property beings fall, got impression opened quick staff muster hire train contingent, que, simple query helpful staff persons, it__Ç_é_ random not way connected functions desk staff puzzled fairly simple requests restaurant did not grasp concept not vegetable rolls waitress breakfast buffet helpful cheery great concierge little service relates food beverage, overall don__Ç_é_ expect staff come, felt needed practically shoot flares drink times hostess make point not look trying flag, said went bar issue getting cheery bartender right away, true lobby bar lounge pool.the food fine nothing spectacular fine, actually casual grill__Ç outshine restaurants market grill grilled lobster salmon night, fancier restaurants clearly lacking high-end kitchen staff, physical space easily outshone food, mentioned come you__Ç_éÈe going actual sushi restaurant really know sushi sashimi, mean just can__Ç_é_ fake nightlife punta cana general does not like place come really exciting nightlife paradisus certainly lives standard, casino tragic, lit like bingo hall card tables token slot machines, lounge beautiful completely empty.. literally people gorgeous space, poor bartender looked like unhappy panda bear zoo habitat, vacation bed 10 11 night, hand vacation actually partook 9 activities arrived breakfast closed beach pools.. pools beautiful did miss pool depth unless missed neck deep, lounge chairs submerged water quite nice, far beach went think mentioned lot sea-grass kelp washing ashore water, did not past ankle deep bath-water temperature water really want to.just final thoughts not place you__Ç_éÈe single couple wants lot__Ç_é_ social interaction unless beach aerobercise counts, appreciate raw efficiency seamlessness think probably wait bit experience belts, you__Ç_éÈe coming people make fun place 25 jealous couple place, note, friends resorts paradisus unlike not set pass__Ç, wanted friends meet walk lobby beach parasailing, no paradisus unless paid 450 person, resort all-inclusive pay reasonable 40 privilege.i__Ç_éö 3 stars that__Ç_é_ based 99 execution staff lack training not staff physical space gets 4 1/2 stars, happy travels, | 4 |
definitely return, just returned 5 day stay mar 16-20 paradisus palma real family fiancÄe. traveling different islands caribbean staying various hotels say paradisus beautiful hotel, beach beach clean seaweed not big problem, lay regular lounge chairs ask beach, not want directly sun lay huts beach, pools different pools not cold complained, jacuzzis pools temperature pool water, want hot jacuzzi visit area hut 4 different warm/hot jacuzzis not directly sun, restaurants variety restaurants choose, asian italian mexican buffet outdoor grill ones tried, food not 5-star quality not awful, variety restaurants offered, ambiance hotel gorgeous ambiance seen, brand new hotel clean modern looking, dÄcor absolutely stunning lit night fall love hotel, rooms room gorgeous large, bathroom large true not privacy room bathroom note, room plasma tv fiancÄe enjoyed sitting area sofa 2 chairs small table 2 chairs, balcony average size hotel balcony, nightlife looking great nightlife not resort, small casino lounge/bar onyx places basically night, onyx nice i__Ç_é sure time busier people hotel, royal service family opted royal service point time say not necessary, hotel new not operating maximum capacity not huge crowd hotel, royal service come handy hotel crowded needed dinner reservations right away spot beach pool, i__Ç_éö say year hotel crowded secret wonderful hotel gets, weather perfect weather 5 days 85 degrees sunny slight breeze, nights cooler not cool wear jacket, weather report online completely inaccurate, said 5 days rain/thunderstorms concerned, arrived relieved wrong forecast, vacationing different islands say dominican people/staff nicest friendliest come, willing help little slower americans used, smile face annoyed requests, looking relaxing vacation place, looking does not crowded beaches/pools place right not people know, great space beach pool having lounge chairs people, highly recommend resort, 5 stars definitely, | 5 |
great place relax know looking vacation book trip paradisus, husband fabulous time needed rest relaxation minimum stress got, took complimentary pilates/yoga/meditation classes day went spa massages facial excellent reasonably priced not necessarily great deal, primarily decor resort understated luxury colors primarily cremes tans muted oranges reds accents fountains dominate approach lobby pool faux-marble effects abound, attempt bank actually walked sol melia caribe tropical beach, effect lush tropical lot trained vines low thatch wooden benches, major difference resorts size paradisus palma real feels like large hotel restaurants line spacious courtyard extends lobby beach, caribe tropical places, lobbies appeared connected walked freely hand 15 minute walk beach lobby.as service know need traveler, staff paradisus no exceptions friendly patient earnest, did not expect tips accepted graciously, english not 100 especially ordering special instructions posing question concierge receptionist, remember foreign country, speaking relevant topics staff just fine, slow smile use manners just fine, know need extra service try different resort.my husband did problems booking tee times guests mentioned, concierge book times day not available morning, shuttle comes regularly not exactly schedule 5 minutes cocotal, highly recommend booking tee times ahead arrive just heading course day let book tee times later week, n't interested activities resort worked just fine us.finally resort not operating capacity means easy pool chairs no matter headed walk dinner reservations, liked quiet looking beautiful spot relax place great, looking tourism adventure want try different location, | 4 |
beautiful not quite 5 star place amazingly beautiful, planned 4 night/5 day vacation snow ny ended 7 nights 8 days, honestly not imagine nicer resort big inclusive truly 5 star pros cons food delicious, no reservations needed restaurants staff great, hotel not means sure reservation thing change, staff extremely friendly language n't huge barrier despite fears extremely unorganized really n't think staff clue hotel suppose operate, example took 1 hour check desk no idea expedia reservations, keys room stopped working 4-5 times ususally night romm no near desk hike 10 mins change keys frustrating, n't phones, rooms amazing loved no complaints, grounds beautiful pool lobby beach, staff not helpful got stuck punta cana flight cancelled, booked room 550 night 2 pp desk wanted charged 900 night got stuck clearly not, able book 500 booking companies website somelia reservation showed paradisus spent 2-3 hours trying prove booked verge tears confirmation number, concierge no idea company check reservation furthermore spent 40 long distance phone calls trying straighten, annoying, weird thing no newspapers kind, line loved place despite troubles, adding means place going huge, ca n't imagine running fully booked, patio areas over-crowded battle trying claim cabana place 40 occupancy just imagine advice n't going golf, heard arguments men wanted golf, course n't grounds difficult tee-time, horseback riding trip want spend 3 hours 1.5 hours roundtrip travel uncomfortable truck 1 hour getting organized 30 minutes riding slowest horses imaginable, beautiful place horseback ride not really actually want horseback ride, thing n't think room 9:30am morning sleeping card door knob sleep, everymorning awoke housekeeping trying clean room heavy sleeper knock does n't wake walk, oh standard king bed room good couple not privacy bathroom shower toilet doors see-through glass no real wall fabulous tub bed, odd layout, hope helps, | 4 |
nice grounds unorganized stayed garden view room february 5th-february 10th room- nice, 2 person jaccuzzi flat screen tv nice bed nice shower fully stocked mini-bar daily beach- lot beaches world not best beach nice beach..water clear days seaweed, cant blame favorite beaches greece aruba.also plenty towels plenty beach chairs huts sit beach not waiters going asking drinks annoying getting walking bar..and water not cold.-pool gorgeous jets pool nice swim-up bar water not cold.. dont know wrote, sitting 85 degree blazing sun burned tanned course water feel cold jump problems hotel desk people confused did not understand english, manager not nice did not know treat customers, needs learn speak better clients.-help crew nice waiters nice too.another negative dinner did not include caribbean style dominican style food dont wrong food great kind food ny breakfast buffet lunch buffet awesome, dinner good eat food hear restaurants opening.the hotel construction completely finished organized probably nicer need work minor things hotel fabulous.i highly recommend hotel people wasnt relaxing quiet vacation not kids partyers just couples want relaxing time hope helped.., | 4 |
great hotel, great hotel amazing location, couple blocks zona rosa, great room breakfast happy hour, best hotels stayed mexico city, argentinean restaurant downstairs good, | 5 |
unfortunate experience reading reviews excited stay hotel, unfortunately did not experience others.from moment entered room noticed loud thud coming roof noise occurred minute did not away duration stay, repeatedly asked come look problem did 5 6 times nights fixed, asked just hours room day kept saying send engineer fix noise instead, ultimately refused send engineer look room 6th time did finally allow change rooms, worst did not apologize issue bothering just trying sleep not light sleeper means, quite disappointed, | 1 |
gracious service husband architect just returned memorable week embassy suites reforma, considered 3 hotels choosing es basis intelligent thoughtful glowing reviews visitors, thank trip advisors, way hotel run, bellboy housekeeper not impeccably professional genuinely concerned needs met, excellent breakfasts delightful mgrs, choice happy hour, gisela enrique enthusiastic knowledgeable truly helpful planning trips places like luis barragan home/museum unesco world heritage site saturday art market san jacinto square walking tours coyoacan, decor understated luxurious well-planned, finally hotel counter large toiletries, excellent extras like ironing board wall safe, high ceilinged glamorous lobby 2 spiraling underlit staircases leading lobby, large dramatic fresh flowers 25 blownglass floral chandelier evoked color joy mexico.how nice able recommend hotel whole-heartedly.thank suggesting moon guide jj opinionated guide curious tourist.the city spectacular, museums like else.kudos es reforma maisouinewmexico, | 5 |
great hotel great price husband 7 year old daughter stayed embassy suites 7 nights winter holiday loved, friendly helpful, washer dryer available real boost travelling children, suites roomy living room ample fold couch, buffet breakfast, located exactly 2 miles entrance chapultapec park little tha mile palacio belles artes zocalo, bus runs ave. reforma day dont feel like walking just hop bus 25 cents, metro stop hidalgo 10 minute walk away virtually mexico city heart desires yup 25 cents, husband travels weekly business rates service hotel best gotten, highly recommend hotel, | 5 |
wonderful hotel stayed 23 nights hotel, suites nice spacious clean.staff friendly speaks good english hotel location perfect.great hotel business leisure.complimentary breakfast good.manager cocktail great.i come stay mexico city, | 5 |
wonderful hotel family just returned visit bali spent night ubud hanging gardens, spectacular property.we booked family suite great family kids ages 8 12, bedrooms kid bedroom downstairs bathrooms pleasant unexpected surprise, family suites stayed world shared bathroom.the master bedroom bath lovely huge furnished completely comfortable, plunge pool fantastic overlooked green forest.the people work property just loveliest met, driver picks check staff funicular operator happy second day know names greet enthusiastically return outing, no request denied staff eager learn preferences.the library bar dining room nice special little touches add wonderful atmosphere.if stay walk way river relax bamboo deck listen water rushing, downtown ubud bit chaotic overflowing tourists lots restaurants hotels, want busy buzz n't stay ubud hanging gardens.if want peaceful romantic place probably unlike choose wonderful hotel, | 5 |
excellent garden just returned 3 days hanging garden, place magnificent experienced incredible service before.thank, | 5 |
hotel unique moment inoubliable lieu hors du temps une vegetation magnifique et des bungalows intimes et ravissants, | 5 |
surprise, no reservations walking looking place stay came villa modigliani pleasant surprise, lovely lovely place stay, going paris spring going stay villa modigliani, | 5 |
great location great location air france bus took cdg airport montparnasse 12 euros, hotel set street quiet, rooms basic clean comfortable, excellent selection restaurants easy walking distance, near 3 metro stations vavin edgar quinet montparnasse, travel sights 1.40 euros day, recommend batobus boat trip economical viewing major attractions cost 11 euros, lots nice bars cost drinks vary, 2 couples 4 day trip dumfries scotland, | 4 |
best hotel stopped hollywood hotel hong kong stop excellent way.the hotel stunning, room large clean modern, supply dressing gowns slippers ask, staff helpful friendly, speak good english hotel park.it definantly better america france no queues park rides.i love stay hotel recomend evryone.the drawback food 4 year old son burgers hot dogs, | 5 |
wonderful stay disney hollywood hotel lovely stay hong kong disney hollywood hotel nights, reached late night no issues check, hotel new maintained, quite busy time stayed, inspite staff friendly attentive, nothing fault, rooms not big comfortable family 2 small kids, interiors exteriors mickey theme mickey carpets rugs.the beds extremely cozy fact best hotel beds slept, amenities provided replaced adequately, provide green tea sachets room willing provide normal tea bags coffee sachets contacted guest services, rooms cleaned regulary.the breakfast chef mickey excellent plenty varieties choose, tried character buffet enchanted garden disney land hotel chef mickey better, food expensive hong kong standards no choice staying disney resort, available option citygate outlets tung chung station away sunny bay station disney mtr takes disney station, journey approximately 15 minutes train.there quite fast food outlets restaurants available, discovered late just day prior departure, hotel lovely pool neat garden, soveniers gift items available store bit pricey affordable city, shuttle bus service disneyland park hotel runs 10 min day, extremely kid friendly hotel problems stay, weekends disney characters lobby kids delighted meet, pleasant sta.we definitely going, | 5 |
fabulous efficiency fantastic stay possible fabulous positive staff duty, efficiency superb aspect, reply emails minutes serve minutes, no hassle, no extra charges, smiles business, definitely established 5-star 6-star rated hotels run money, absolutely value-for-money, surprised free room upgrade, | 5 |
nice convenient hong kong disney suggest stay hotel.we got 2 connecting rooms upgraded seaview room.the kids liked disney/ mickey theme room.very relaxing shuttle bus comes 15 minutes, | 5 |
great little cheesy experience wife children aged 1 3 stayed nights thoroughly enjoyed stay, ignore fact disney good quality star hotel disney means extra friendly service excellent plus huge things children happy, park facing room upgraded garden view nice touch no reason spend extra unless want fireworks room.the shuttle services laid frequent park minutes away, buffet breakfast ok evening buffet excellent.very comfortable efficient hotel strong recommendation, | 4 |
perfect experience brother stayed night 4d/3n tour experience awesome, reception given upgrade seaview room stayed 9th floor hotel staffs friendly check no hassle check just room 11am nothing ask unless avail internet connection just leave stuffs park fun day, | 5 |
bad hotel hotel aug06 group 40 guest treated bad day night 11.50pm called reception pay money mean didnot wait till morning thats really bad sales dept, bad no customer service all.i dont recommend stay hotel.when ask genaral manager complaint talled busy, way im office manager biggest travel agent country adviced travel agent not deal hotel send guset.today recived upgrad room vist think stay hotel, no way, | 1 |
loved hotel wow.. begin managment aware barcelona special occassion night nice room phoned asked like complimentary upgrade master suite, fantastic really beautifull fantastic free minibar huge tv queen bed wetroom, great weekend loved location watch wallet gets pickpocketed barcelona not urban myth,, | 5 |
great hotel pricey loved hotel pricey rooms fantastic clean modern best hotel bed, roof pool lovely great view breakfast good, location fantastic just road gothic staff friendly helpful, love stay special occasion expensive trip spain, | 5 |
paradise trend decorate thing static browns neutrals gathered incredible pace recent times example taking increasingly boring design ethos slightly far.the thing strikes smart reception area greeted friendly staff case shown room lads double taxi grabbers porters, no official concierge desk.from agreaable reception area cleverly pipes soothing fragrance airconditioning arrive designated floor probably wonder power cut entire hotel operating emergency lighting, no deliberate assume feel way walls room.the rooms reasonable size beds albeit singles pushed extremely comfortable, bathroom laid differently friends sink situated bedroom sliding glass door led toilet/bathroom, not design choose hotel room/bathroom 90cm glass panel bath served absolutely no purpose allow bathroom floor water shower simply useless, lighting room nothing short ridiculous, spend half time looking way create light room reminding light gets, room does nothing make feel welcome comfortable, rooftop pool impressive look ends, firstly freezing saw no-one 3 days weather averaging 23 degrees c. no bar roof thinking wile away hours couple drinks bring saw paramedics standing manage spend 20 minutes lying smart looking sunbed actually manages allow feel metal rod running, stayed hotels world extremely high expectations hotel, probably great business venue media/advertising types like simply fails deliver feeling luxury comfortability far important allowing novice interior designer loose building intention staying in.like pool looks good start actually use/stay falls areas, hotel flatters deceive visit think looks quite cool, stay simply substance quote previous reviewer.to summarise n't think accuse ghc rubbish not especially great position, h10 montcada doors whilst not expensive highly rated trip advisor, visisted floor lovely sun terrace area small bar sit sun served cocktails just felt really relaxing practical, ghc superior hotel needs introduce options asap baffling haven't.unfortunately comfortable practical not words used sentence grand hotel central, | 3 |
bliss barca second taxi door opened cases taken room looked really, booked small suite treat boyfriend great 3 days, staff really helpful blind broken arrived fixed soon mentioned, liked little extras like weather forcast pillow cards delivered room fresh pilow cases.the room corner suite 4th floor provided great view la merce festival, room noisy stay hotels london work week louder night suggest pack ear plugs.the nice touches cava chocolates great bit narked forget refil fridge not cava lush bubble bath, forgot water got pool.the pool quite quiet went choice loungers, subtle lighting darker dark wall treatments overall really relaxing, interior designer agree make bathroom lighting better shaving make, really think make room perfect.there lovely architectural features old stair reception area.i certainly stay think location perfect apart trip parc guell didnt need taxi metro, | 4 |
great location highly recommend hotel location excellent major attractions close old city easy walking reach metro sightseeing buses, staff pleasant buffet breakfast ample, really thought complementary soft drink mini-bar welcome change, room faced corner street quiet, lighting quite subdued room problem mirror bit underlit.would certainly return great city, | 5 |
great location hotel great location exploring barcelona foot, stayed weather dreadful arriving leaving days early nothing hotel, bad weather highlighted certain points.1, no radiators room drying hotel staff took clothes away returned promptly.2, restaurant appeared like functional no bar relax in.3, minimalistic decor despressing bad weather i.e, grey walls spotlights left yearning outside daylight.4, staff excellent helpful.would certainly return sunny, | 3 |
great location room, booked hotel using airmiles little apprehensive find.on arrival upgraded larger room accommodate travel cot easily, room clean modern decor, added bonuses external black blinds windows free mini bar non-alcoholic, staff helpful providing travel cot high chair, baby, location hotel convenient close original cathedral gothic quarter, breakfast excellent plenty choice.two minor issues hotel main road, 7th floor noise ambulances, air conditioning room ineffective room warm.otherwise great stay fantastic city, | 4 |
wonderful hotel superb location booked hotel airmiles talked parting airmiles wadge cash glad did, lovely modern hotel rooms lovely toiletries nice touch bathroom fab, free minibar greatly appreciated.. n't expect drunk, free complaining, minibar contained water needed hot day barcelona, coke alcohol free beer, couple mini bottles cava nice touch, swimming pool delightful hot day bit cold, breakfast great want cava, location hotel great, suggest ask high floor bit noisy outside, started evening hotel bar swift nice bar reasonable prices location hotel meant bars restaurants, suggested n't eat las ramblas really expensive really tidy places bourn district really nice bars restaurants reasonably priced, loved no reservation coming hotel, barcelona great place make sure visit casa batillo sagrada familia amazing arc triomphe area hotel, worth going mountain amazing view city whilst drinking ice cold beer, superb, | 5 |
exceeded expectations having just returned night stay surprised relatively low ranking grand hotel central tripadvisor members.despite initial minor frustration communication prior arrival desk restaurant staff proved consistently friendly courteous helpful, property well-maintained decor contemporary stylish ridiculous compromises unlike design hotels stayed location n't better smack dab el born barri gotic, despite having corner room fronting laietana did n't particularly noisy considering central location, blackout blinds came handy did well-considered lighting controls, did prove bit noisy footsteps laminate hardwood flooring coming room door time time not best choice flooring material sound insulation underpadding.i stay hotel fault not overall say grand hotel central worthy consideration ranking 125 suggest, | 4 |
nice modern hotel great location hotel really nice rooms modern decorate pool really nice night time, really recommend stay, value money, | 4 |
overbooked arrival booted, booked executive room hotel nights june, booking 7 weeks earlier directly website hotel owner company epoque hotels, 3 evenings worth research hotels barcelona excited stay surprise disappointment arriving hotel flight uk told no apologies office problems hotel overbooked rooms.we sent nearby hotel block away not comparable pool.we ended going making scene, no manager available finally hotel called manager booked hotel town turned absolutely lovely, process ruined hours vacation stressful terrible, hotel offered no compensation apart paying taxi hotel, staff did not training handle type mess up.my advice, n't chances book back-up hotel, | 1 |
ehhh not great arrived not reservation, left waiting 2 hours finally got room, brought room smelled like bleach floors wet, pool great nice big, drinks good overall exception lady greeted desk staff good, night woke cockroach bed big food not good flys stuff food grossed, ate pizza, overall rate trip scale 1 5 3. beach beautiful wan na parasailing stuff leave waiting hours, pushy merchants town trying sell stuff hotel, rude rip bargain, tried sell dinky necklace 50 lol, say goin dr stay dreams resorts better, | 2 |
started little rocky got better better arrived punta cana dec. 17 2008 really windy little cloudy, went boyfriend parents placed room right, went crowds different room little farther away placed room right beach ocean view balcony, perfect wonderful.however ac noisy showerhead did n't really work no tv remote, days extra towels did n't overall n't complain view fabulous right beach.i ended getting engaged morning, fiance set romantic dinner beach steak lobster evening went designated time nothing set, little disappointing tried make best, ended complaining got meal balcony room free, nice suprise.overall not night main bar lobby open night action wished bars not partiers bar nice beach wonderful water, scared getting sucked waves, water beautiful sandy perfect, weather great rain come half hour days perfect.the food better hotels stayed punta cana definitely recommend italian restaurant ate 3 nights food delicious, promise no restaurant comes close, plus great coffee shop serves starbuckish drinks great resort.overall minor issues hey got engaged ended having best week, good tip remember bartenders dollars make drinks great service time.it smaller quieter resort use beach activities just want hang beach drinks casual great place check, | 4 |
beautiful grounds friendly staff ocean blue resort good value, grounds meticulously clean beautifully landscaped, rooms bit worn need updating stays room, arrived rooms room no light bulbs rooms safes did not lock room water dripping tub overhead light fixture telephone did not work, called registration desk issues resolved following morning courteous staff, morning lunch evening buffets good especially grilled lobster tail christmas eve, italian restaurant quite good ate twice salmon grilled perfection, spent evenings lobby bar area wonderful breeze 24/7, evening entertainment lobby good did tire caribbean music day day, treated rock roll music christmas eve blast bar dancing night, read review excursions horrible, enjoyed excursions booked felt price worth, went sanoa island excursion loved, speed boat ride cramped guide hoot trip fun, sanoa iisland beach beautiful, lunch served just beach glad served sanitary manner no flies, members group thought bbq dishes quite good, catamaran sail mainland great fun music dancing beautiful water beautiful scenery, n't know not like excursion, booked zip line excursion, brand new facility mountains nicely landscaped, zip line staff friendly thorough safe, aware climb quite stairs platforms access zip lines, ca n't stairs not, platforms sturdy built, good clean fun, n't recall minimum age/size requirement children sure, ride zip line facility tour, open air vehicle able view interesting plant life/flowers/cocoa trees, vehicle slowly climbs way mountain zip line facility, believe safari tour takes route aware planning doing safari tour zip line seeing lot thing, interested deep sea fishing excursion probably want check soon arrival, waited wednesday inquiring excursion no availability, usually prefer sitting beach days windy beach retreated pool, pools large clean, times challenge beach lounges accommodate people, guests reserve lounges morning placing towels lounge chairs n't actually sitting lounges hours end entire day, staff great picking glasses, keeping pool area tidy, overall impressed friendly courteous staff, locals work resorts embrace tourists unlike jamaica, remember tip staff, yes inclusive mind wages low cost living high, work you-know-what non-stop food drink clean sheets provide smile, | 4 |
doubters great place stay just let start saying going away relax enjoy sun entertainment place, husband 2 youngest children enjoyed place t, read reviews booking let reviews decide stay resort meaning negative write ups booked vacation, pleased elite club members, yes, elite club members, place georgeous people polite kind buffet average edilble importantly resturants ones buffet absolutely great, want enjoy great cup coffee mikes coffee shop, coffee beats star bucks believe say star buck lovers absolutely tasteful comforting, highly recommend coffee shop, pools clean beach areas, 1 11 time loved minute, great family away rr, hey, looking quality time family girlfriend fiance just away remote peaceful place place, looking place loud party night not place let real, resorts area accomodate specific needs, pick punta cana area, good try new things book relaxation, guys want kick relax places pick traveling punta cana 6 years place decided relaxing accomodating place love ones, hope opinion helps especially families younger children pre-teens, | 5 |
good loud took mum hotel week break 8 23 december, lovely not fault hotel, staff great food entertainment really good, negative noise night really bad 4-5 nights, people gone home quite, block 9 worst right pool bar really noisey no chance afternoon nap block, apart great lovely time recommend place, | 4 |
loved beach loved beach sand fleas bite, recomend washing feet, not wear shoes socks beach stay socks feet feasted litlle devils, mistake went looking lost item beach shoes socks, b4 wedding reception wearing shoes, feet read itchy looked sunburned, lucky dettol antiseptic disinfectant spray mild solution sprayed feet itching instantly disappeared, sprayed shoes socks, seams kill little critters, 2 weeks later slightly red little itchy timesthe food fantastic, loved, caribbean experience nothing compare, good, not eat raw veggies salad fruit washed non-filtered water, troop including a.k.a, travelers diarrhea, oldest took dukorol diarrhea vaccine b4 leaving did not, can__Ç_é_ cook boil peel forget, imodium, time share guys did not bother know say polite firm no nod head, did bother wife gang, did vendors beach, forceful try coral stall, liquor reliable cigars, ask 60 settle 10 11, items available resort store reasonable prices, check b4 u buy, dominicans love bargain, u r not mood walk far huts not bother, bought wooden figure 7 tall, dealing started 125us 2 ended 11 1. salesman enjoyed interaction laughter jokes, friendly persistent, no-one rude pushy did not look way, not like touched not dominicans like latin people touchy feely, brother amigo family business, polite nod head looking way works well.the waiting service normal hot countries, say 10 min hour, tips work, make purchases hide room drawer room safe, items bottle coconut oil pack coffee, warning room safe work known break gang, good fixing replacing prepared long wait b4 tecky gets there.we took outback tour enjoyed immensely, good opportunity buy coffee coco vanilla island live, not recommended drive island no traffic rules not experienced conditions n't, thing disturbing open air display guns, saw person holding hand gun riding scooter/motorcycle, not recommend straying far resort unless tour, guide alex excellent knowledgeable cheerful, explained island condition improving strict, joint 6 months prison 2 charged trafficking, leave stuff home sniffer dogs airport, al precautions, malaria scare overblown no concerned family took malaria pills, effects rare eat stomach pains happen, bug spray resort tours.the hotel beautiful pleasant active boring days tours, water great good body surfing really bad thing happened group college students manhattan college started fight generally obnoxious, avoided, hard control noisy, told behave staff, son wittingly said people start fight no matter country visit laugh left that.., | 4 |
good bad left dec 13 came dec 20. doing research property reading reviews booked, family mother brother went relaxing holiday, like people say make, resort great not big not small, tram goes circles resort time just hop whereever, rooms big spacious, big tub large did 1/2 hour start way ahead, yes rooms little tired need repair cares clean holidays room, 1st day beers fridge pop water no matter tipped day rooms got anymore beer rest week towels/washcloths soap hit miss day got days did n't, food excellent loved idea no reservations allacart restaurants, rotated closed night n't know n't busy, no matter n't going hungry eat room service door 30 min great, guess thing really did n't like n't forever hassle time shares buffett tours, people tring book, just wanted relax got hassled pool beech going eat.communications easy know english by.went air transit flight good ahead schedule not room plane, booked speed boats air transit hotel n't, use group, air transit used old broken boats, son broke ocean seperated broken worker tring going drifted ocean water rough, boats party broke change boats times wavy ocean not easy thing, finally went barge snorkle think got like 10 min guide went ocean n't personalized did n't, did tour 3 years ago blast great time obviously company, just research.all great trip n't know hotel, | 4 |
sky falling buildings new large ceramic tile awnings crashing tourists balcony not twice, wedding planner excellent, wedding went perfectly beach meal handle fantastic, wedding set-up beautiful professional, fair number problems hotel, honeymoon suite air conditioning staff attentive food good, 30 people wedding group 4 did not sick, no idea food drinks, talked member wedding party 16 people got sick, 4th trip area unfortunately daughter party worst, grave concerns large awnings witnessed come crashing really injuring, property not old happening, resorts went area fabulous, wife trip advisor review, care, feel free contact info, dbrand2 cogeco ca, | 2 |
fantastic 7 days, booked trip apple vacations happy did, helpful not left dominican airport resort, husband stayed 7 nights wished longer, great time bartenders staff, restaurants clean food great, going day pool area entertaining, rooms clean spacious view wonderful, highly rcommend resort punta cana, not wait return.one tip plenty 1.00 bills sure credit card cash atm resort gives peso, able leave resort, reality check dominicans live work makes thankful, did safari excursion entertaining fun, went don lucas cigar factory downtown area, interesting able lot nice gifts hasseled, tip bartering price start 1/3 ask set limit stick say no walk away stop, gets fun start, | 5 |
best vacation lets just say second guessing going ocean blue just, amazing hotel amazing staff, yeah hotel problems nothing spoil great time, slow season stayed second week october feel like ones, inch hotel spotless times, food good italian restaurant die, known night, rooms great did not island stay room, did not amazing time hotel punta cana not good time, | 5 |
hope helpful family trip sept 12 19. 12 adults 1 baby, ride airport 40 min nice air conditioned, booked throught apple, means rep site, check easy fast.. rooms large clean bathroom used updating, help wonderful, treated great events, restaurants pool area bartenders, cleaning staff.could not asked better help.. beach best far 6 trips punta cana cancun mexico.. trips reasonable price paid 1 complaint, jetney picks meals lobby site, used second meal hours, sometilmes got, food great filnd good entertainment just okay, really entertained family group, offered cookouts beach pool nilght wonderful, ilf cant good time just plain pickey afford expensive place, satilsfied again.., | 4 |
great time good attitude people, truth vacation make, expecting perfect time surely disappointed, positive attitude enjoy relax not disappointed, spent 12 nights resort week june week july, 6 total 2 60 2 30 2 pre-teen boys, simply relaxing vacation taken, resort grounds emaculate hotel rooms better average food comparable sandal stayed jamaica, things not perfect yes n't speak wonderful english spanish not best, mind visiting spanish-speaking country, felt not communicate language barrier tried best tried communicated wonderfully, buffets not best especially 12 days, choice evening meal second none all-inclusive resort, buffets buffets folks, want order menu meal not resort, compared all-inclusive resorts not bad just gets old, evening shows entertaining not wonderful, magic awesome, not recommend going bavaro local town shopping reasons merchants totally overwhelming items just outside resort property beach.the biggest complaint week stay awfully hard drinks buffets wanted meal, time sat began eat took way long wait staff bring water drink kind, problem buffets not restaurants, easily solved just self-serve pop machine water coffee stations set guests gave feedback, highlights trip massages lucia wonderful mexican italian especially italian restaurants mike coffee strike game room kids not necessarily adults incredible beach ocean water nice warm pool children spent hours everyday kid club used total 4 hours kids fun staff great incredible grounds.all fabulous resort visit highly recommend asked, beautiful country lovely beaches pools nice warm unlike resorts visited not use swim-up bar, vendor shops right hotel beach leave hotel chose not, wonderful, heartbeat, | 4 |
ocean blue disappointing, seasoned traveler including europe hawaii told husband love caribbean went, traveled 5 couples teenage children, lobby check lovely fact best air conditioning entire resort including restaurants check room, went room mediocre jacuzzi tub sand smelled like mildew view included large wall guard booth, called desk ask luggage waiting hour arrive, tip staff experience improves not standard, tipped maid daily received new towels everyday bonus unlike friends.the beach teal pristine soft smooth sand, pool spacious missing tiles crowded people drinking pool bar spilling drinks water, water stayed blue, avoided pool chose beach massage great, fact metamorphosis spa nicer rooms stayed food strange offerings meat grissel goat, hamburgers, not like usa, usually adventurous eating vegetarians duration, pizza beach buffet staple mangos did n't touch water cleaned, no told transported cant drink brush teeth water, felt careful 3rd day husband sick intestinal cramps unable eat drink 5th day joined, friends group ill. day did n't eat drank bottled pepsi sealed cap, resort, tipping got tedious n't accept visa purchases no room charges atm n't working given pesos, conversion rate supposed 29pesos- 1 husband overcharged golf course 35- 1 gift shop told 34- 1, golf course mess- dried ashamed golf resort, la cana golf course nearby nicer, took spanish high school thank god communicate, entertainment spanish including songs bar, punta cana beautiful place chose different resort, line pass, | 2 |
suggest different resort country worth, family extended family friends neighbors stayed ocean blue july 9 decided try inclusive instead routine cruise florida baltimore 3rd year, expectations high say pampered cruises past, review.we payed extra elite club, felt extra money worth excurtions included premium drinks non-existent, basically type beer choose presidente..it n't bad day, try drinking 6 gets old quick, pool ocean blue nice big.. swim bar drinks servered little plastic cups..maybe gulp worth..take insulated mug unless want order time hands tied gulps, ocean nice, not swim far roped motorized boats, food not good..that impression not just 18 adults us.. 8 year old daughter loves eat lost weight trip, stayed building 6 elite building, rooms not bad, heard just fumigated places just prior arriving, sister-in-law guess water roaches room, sister actually brought home luggage sovenier noticed doing laundry, lots different nationalities resort, employees barely understood english, food dissapointing.. finer meals covered sometype gravy hide real taste meat, different choices restaurants, mexican restaurant actually best self serve bar meal, did offer corona draft here.. celebrated birthday group stay july 9 resort did make cake sing version happy birthday, cakes delicious..quite treat dinners average, use food services larger cruise ships like celebrity carniaval.. lower expectations going try compare, guess dissapointed, recommend family couple spend hard earned money, know reviews say best vacation question people, intention not bash resort help families make proper judgement assessing vacation, good luck booked wish happy vaca.. hope review helps..~joe, | 2 |
best went boxing day 2 weeks best time food pool staff beach room 10 10.we 2 kids age 11 10 didnt want come home.i again.loved xx, | 5 |
great resort booked trip march 31 april 8/08 10 adults 4 teenagers, dominican stayed puerto plata.we cuba times.i say satisfied ocean blue n't pay attention reviews food best beach beautiful service great, lighting rooms bit brighter stays room sleep, lovely large pools, recommend resort, hope year, | 4 |
good not great, partner stayed 26th 10th june ok stay, resort beautiful ca n't really complain apart people stay, british minority people let drinking way making fools, teenagers got absolutley smashed not allowed drink country, certainly n't couple complaining, witnessed fight night club wants holiday, need security villas certain people got drunk smashed extinguishers, grown seeing little children stand broken glass.anyway negative think people know not resort purely relax away.the possitives beach fantastic sea blue warm la cartes amazing especially route 66 mexican pools huge cleaned ca n't understand people saying missing tiles cares drinks great international brands free ask bud cos got, rooms big clean did n't problems light water pressure.oh yeah thing alot north cuba, round resort brilliant group holiday not time year.., | 3 |
food great rest service poor stayed hotel time family 8 days 7 nights.but not recommend no service general poor housekeeping bad mantienece hotel bad.pool activities bad bad hotel, | 1 |
beautiful resort-poor food just returned ocean blue beach resort mixed review, stayed nights chilren ages 7/9, enjoyed pool beach, pools large swim freely bumping people, pool missing lot tiles questionable black things floating mold, beach clean beautiful water, booked snorkling excursion resort not wonderful, like lot money hour snorkling excursion plus 30 minute boat ride way 136/4 people did lot fish kids enjoyed, rooms clean service good, rooms little beaten generally comfortable clean.our major complaint food, buffet not good, got sick food not good, ate mexican restaurant fair n't order fish ugh, italian poor route 66 average best, mike coffee excellent drinks good, all-inclusive resort not sure expectations just high, did not gain weight, low point trip dealing delta, return flight cancelled delta passengers disgusting resort called carbela..do not, passengers got sick food inedible rooms filthy cockroaches ants spiders mold dirty linens list goes thoroughly disappointed delta stranding sucha hell-hole, carabella received star rating not remotely true, ocean blue resort earned stars does not belong class carabela, food not major importance ocean blue fantastic choice, carabela condemned, | 4 |
impressed delaware wife vacationed april 28- 5. stayed iberostar grand palladium grad bahia principe, resort smallest alot possitive ideas, grounds beautiful clean, room a/c worked great good water pressure gloria gave plenty towels, beach 7th trip dr. reason beach, plenty loungers place shade.restaurants= italian no idea italian food, mexican favorite ate twice.the bufffet best, night fresh fish plenty choices stir fry station order, resort buffet worker thermometer checking food tempture, mikes coffee house try cheese cake, dont case ask, dominican restaurants enjoyable experience good food, beach buffet= plenty choose great chicken pizza salads pasta, fresh fruit die, remember lunch, nice plates, later day fruit beachpools= nice size pools bars, crowded plenty loungers.overall= price resort impressive, lobby bar not big plush, evening music lobby use help, drinks make ask, wish drink list like resorts, employees easy communicate little body language, beach greatest, | 4 |
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