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great centrally located hotel second stay hotel.it hard fault hotel clean modern great location overlooking nice square.the staff friendly helpful, lack communal area lounge hotel breakfast door adjoining bar cafe, occasion unlike september building works underway door, started early morning not hesitate recommend hotel generally good value money comfortable beds nice toiletries free daily apples room, | 4 |
great location fantastc value boutique hotel fantastic location prado easy walking museums gardens restaurants, overlooking popular meeting places real hub activity.the room good value designed comfortable stylish retreat bustle outside, fresh fruit thorough clean daily.the staff friendly young enthusiastic, good breakfast bar door, | 4 |
great location wonderful little boutique hotel, rooms small location fantastic close walk major museums, season rates reasonable especially junior suite, | 5 |
best hotel trip road month room mate alicia best hotel, fantastic location gorgeous junior suite great amenities wonderful view, space fantastic, breakfast great staff quite slow replenishing things, | 5 |
perfect weekend away arrived early friday morning not expecting able check check started 2pm instead upgraded normal room junior suite, room fantasic amazing views square clean high ceilings spacious huge bed funky bathroom stand bath, curved sofa flat screen tv black blinds able control click button, really great room, not noisy n't really aware theohotel location perfect exploring city walking distance want right middle nightlife, did bus tour hardly used metro just pleasant walk everywhere.breakfast downstairs funky tapas bar perfect lots breads croissant doughnuts cereals muffins spanish omelette eggs bacon tomatoes fresh fruit juices best available 12 not rushing early night till 5am, recomend hotel going madrid long weekend longer great value money lovely staff, | 5 |
perfect location trendy hotel stayed friends booked hotel end feb.location perfect-so easy walk places.the rooms immaculate little unusual decor layout shower toilet not problem, room looked brick wall little dark friends room massive window looked street meant nice light ask room big window good breakfast- loads choose served tapas barwould def stay, | 4 |
excellent hotel fantastic location stayed hotel weekend beginning february n't fault, location superb dead centre main sights madrid, reception staff helpful speak english, read reviews people getting rooms views wall emailed hotel directly advance requested room wih nice view got room floor over-looking plaza.it little noisy night expected hotel middle things, room clean modern breakfast fantasic little tapas bar joined hotel, tapas bar evening recommend just road right hand entrance hotel.all fantastic hotel, | 5 |
good hotel breakfast good hotel staff spoke good english, room modern clean view room brick wall, breakfast good standard waiting staff slow clean guests re-fill buffet selection, cant rate hotel excellent, | 4 |
great bright hotel excellent location great hotel bright modern hip clean, 175 night felt got good value excellent location, nice interior room request quiet bit hot opened window, extensive good breakfast associated tapas bar best eggs ham spain.we walked america museum local metro stops provided easy convenient access museum airport, walker traveling low season probably not worth getting madrid card metro 3-day card, enjoyed walking city not fit museums schedule make madrid card worthwhile, winter did not long waits buy tickets various museums wait 30 minutes prado.if enjoy comic high opera plan performance near-by teatro la zarzuela great high-quality performance, | 5 |
great hotel great location booked hotel based reviews site, dead, great hotel great value, location plaza santa ana fabulous good tapas bars day great night life scene evening, tourists walking distance big museums palace close plaza mayor, madrid days felt staying central location trip enjoyable, hotel staff friendly great directions restaurant recommendations, definitely stay, | 5 |
good location hotel contempory style small formed/equipped room, tip ask room outside view rooms inside hotel, good location pleasant plaza right outside door drinks food, 90 menus spanish prepared, quite spanish not helpful.the breakfast hotel nice really good selection.i recommend open bus tour arrival barings used metro time really easy cheap yr line map.when come hotel street right tourist office choose seeing, nice area botianical gardens.enjoyed stay hotel 7/10.georgina swords dublin, | 4 |
spectacular service reception roommate hotel stayed exceptionally friendly helpful, rooms modern clean comfortable, free wifi breakfast included, breakfast spectacular, highly recommended, | 5 |
superb hotel room mate alicia excellent hotel great location staying madrid, returned weekend 3 night stay hotel n't fault, friend executive double room amazing terrace room 403 friends junior suite room 303 equally impressive, rooms spotless spacious excellent air conditioning cold times not necessary, staff friendly polite helpful times pleasant chatty, breakfast tapas bar substantial plenty choice, definitely recommend hotel stay madrid, great hotel great location great value, | 5 |
great stay room mate alicia spent weekend room mate alicia february, arrived late friday evening greeted friendly reception staff, rooms really funky pop art design fantastic showers, breakfast good lots fresh bread cheese cold meats pastries, location great right corner busy square rooms not noisy electronically controlled blinds black curtains, lots restaurants bars great clubs doorstep, overall stay madrid fantastic defintely recommend room mate alicia, | 4 |
small room ggod overall hotel good, rooms small clean.bathroom small sit toilet wash hair time, no joking.breakfast goo cafe great menu lunch dinner options.5 mins mrtgreat locationwould stay againgreat pool, | 3 |
room small clean stayed selegie hotel day mar 2008 small hotel room macro small esp toilet small room clean hotel staff quite nice helpful, u looking budgeted hotel hotel quite ok coz location quite near shopping complex hawker store, like complimentary breakfast provided westen breakfast set, | 3 |
abominable read reviews arrived hotel, thought like, worse comments, 4m2 hotel room, no seperate shower, combined toilet, swimming pool dirty, staff looks friendly real face, | 1 |
rooms tiny, travel agent booked hotel trade events going time best thing available budget agreed, did little research net leave reviews saying rooms small rooms tidy kind resigned fact bad surely arrival lobby looked quite pleasant room hooked highspeed internet 1 15 minutes quite reasonable, entering rooms received quite shock rooms absolutely tiny, little room baggage placed floor no cupboards drawers store things drawer desk/bedside table.there telephone kettle packets water incredibly hard open pair scissors sharp object small biscuit cake bars sachet coffee tea, lcd tv hbo dvd player built, small towels provided day disposable toothbrushes shower cap, liquid soap dispenser attached bathroom wall, bathroom wetroom like size small wardrobe hallway closet, basically sit toilet brush teeth shower time, good points handy location, 2-3 minute walk nearest mrt station little india, 15 minute walk orchard road, tidy hotel staff reception pleasant.- cafe pretty average staff nice.- roof swimming pool quite nice, rooms air-con.bad points rooms tiny, noisy night ashtrays level lift meant night smoke filled room use towel block space door, not impressive advice afford better book, booked earplugs, noise hallways terrible earplugs saviour single night, apparently rooms hotel cheaper not come windows, aware, zip bags lock, article clothing missing staying hotel not accusing room staff stealing suspicions, | 2 |
fantastic, came villa fontaine chain minute picked shiodome location positive reviews trip advisor, good mix business men foreign tourists.positives extremely impressive lobby- close fish market ginza important train station- room bathroom spacious clean- staff reception courteous appealed staff conrad needed ask recommendations dinner- laundry facilities vending machines- flat-screen tv access bbc- free internet cafe floor- bus airport conrad hotel nearby app, 30 way surrounded train lines office buildings noise insulation extremely gooddownsides breakfast included going day nothing glorious- no safe store documents worry japan- little storage space minuscule closet used space bed luggage- hallways interesting navigate morning cleaning ladies starting shift.- beds hard compared western standards common japan considering tradition widely sleep floor geographically coordinated got hopelessly lost night buildings not logos them.the location tokyo general confusing subway 2 different systems traveled jr trains i.e, 30 minutes shinjuku 2, traveled infant easy time navigating tokyo stroller, definitely choose villa fontaine future like try different location variety, no hesitations recommending venue, | 5 |
convenient location hotel appears cater business travelers fantastic option travelers, great location terms close metro lines, spacious clean complimentary breakfast morning, washing machines floor convenient going japan 2 weeks, multiple convenient stores restaurants nearby.it door high end conrad hotel, conrad great view tokyo, gordon ramsay restaurant conrad nice dinner out.the desk staff spoke good english unable speak japanese able help forward luggage hotel.i definitely stay visit tokyo, | 5 |
good value checked site hotel tokyo visiting days march, stayed hotel villa fontaine overall say good hotel stay, room 120/night, rooms clean modern hotel quiet elegance japanese, number good restaurants nearby, breakfast adequate particularly limiting vegetarians, bring breakfast snacks, definitely come, | 4 |
great price location stayed fontaine villa shiodome nights mid april paid 11.000 yen 110 usd night including breakfast taxes, hotel located modern somewhat soulless shiodome area, metro just outside hotel shiodome major station shimbashi 5 minutes walk away, going narita airport recommend taking airport limousine bus to/from conrad hotel just door, that__Ç_éêl cost 3.000 yen won__Ç_é_ drag suitcases subway, metro pass good tokyo exploring, staffs speak good english helpful, hotel business hotel__Ç looks reasonably stylish rooms getting bit worn torn, room small medium sized good-sized closet, free internet connection room bring cable fridge, bathroom ok size toilet__Ç kind stuff, bed hard like japanese likes way, no whatsoever disturbances room slept, breakfast basic filled purpose, restaurants minutes walking no restaurant bar hotel, cares choose just walking minutes lazy ones just escalator building voilç© bunch restaurants, food court__Ç shimbashi station great away food place supermarket, buy japanese whisky not bad, i__Ç_éêl happy stay hotel given price location rated class, want just cross plaza conrad pay 4 5 times much__Ç, | 5 |
definitely return chose hotel stay tokyo based tripadvisor reviews, husband not disappointed, room clean comfortable quiet, nice amenities bathroom crisp comfortable nightshirts.we hotel ideally located short indoor walk subway jr. train, breakfast buffet added bonus, tokyo real bargain, | 4 |
excelent location service pleasantly surprised location hotel quality service personnel gizmos japanese hotel rooms known, hotel villa fontaine located right shiodome media tower business hotel towers, restaurant complex located directly outside hotel villa fontaine family mart conveniently located hotels right hotel villa fontaine, hotel 10 minute casual walk shiodome tokyo loop line using sio-site walkway walk walk-way crosses main roads use sio-site underground subway complex leads directly main tokyo loop subway, airport shuttle stop shiodome shiodome media tower added convenience, basically getting to/from hotel narita airport convenient hassle-free, quality villa fontaine surprised up-scale imagined, design sleek lots windows marble shaded lights, basic rooms complete air-conditioning small refrigerator small desk personal closet typical japanese style toilet buttons flat lcd tv doubles info guide free internet access port plug laptop alarm clock wonderful view clean/sleek decor, price considering location amenities fantastic considering paying 100 usd night, price includes basic breakfast consisting eggs toast coffee 7am 10am, down-side villa fontaine beds bit hard upgraded extra 10- 20usd not complaining price room quite affordable, tv includes basic japanese tv channels, tv upgraded purchasing 500 yen card vending machine room 1 located floor gives access movie channels/mtv japan 12-hour period.overall prime location relaxing environment great cleanliness amenities service decor pricetravel tips study use tokyo subway before-hand, traveling using tokyo subway time unprepared quite intimidating confusing first.- budget meals local convenience stores i.e, family mart save 5 10 meal, | 5 |
great value money spotlessly clean provide queen sized bed single room, nicely decorated, chic new, breakfast offers not great variety good quality, convenient location, malls nearby, airport bus does not serve hotel serves large hotel right just min away connected walkway, no need roll luggage roads, | 5 |
modern chic far centre stayed vincci arena 3 nights august 2008. room clean air conditioning cold n't turn, deco stylish reception helpful, tried massage hotel waste money felt like rub massage, hotel located near espanya metro station far main town centre old town la rambla, not walkable distance public transport, did n't feel value money location, | 3 |
amazing hotel stayed hotel girlfriend april 2008 celebrate birthday, check-in swift got key room 703. arrival room discovered nice surprise upgraded asked told hotel quite suites hotel, read review specifics, watching sunset private jacuzzi whilst drinking cava birthday brilliant.the staff desk amazing, restaurants recommended brilliant willing point directions highlight things map, definitely vincci arena stay barcelona, no doubts, | 5 |
fantastic stay hotel, stay hotel really great, hotel clean staff helpful ana josep spoke english..they provided maps visiting hours museums stay, breakfast selection huge food great, rooms tidy clean cosy comfortable, definetely stay hotel close metro train want, definetely good choice, hotel website shows pictures hotel look exactly like does real life, | 5 |
beautiful boutique hotel, beautiful hotel friendly helpful staff.the pictures reviews read travelling excellent reality did n't disappoint, conveniently located excellent value money, definitely return, | 4 |
great hotel excellent boutique hotel modern contemporary look, located quite street 5 minutes walk placa espanya catch super efficient underground buses absolutely, staff friendly times reception efficient answering room-service calls, hotel clean not packed, bug bear no uk tv excused barcelona did not breakfast getting late, alternative option highly recommend think called cafe nou nos located 2 minutes hotel come hotel cross road turn left right main road walk 1 minute right corner tyre fitting centre situated main road handy cafe yellow signage large windows serving reasonably priced light breakfasts lunches dinners- friendly modern clean good value, ideal load day hit city tourist trail, cheap bottled water sweets crisps ice creams practically great little shop run asian gentleman located 2 premises road cafe nou located, | 4 |
solid stars location great reason stay hotel, walk metres door standing catedral, friendly staff welcomed arrival prepared advance check-in no delays, service good.the hotel restaurant open breakfast lunch, fine restaurants area visited, wireless internet free careful tv fairly aggressively attempts steer pay channels, pool terrace did not consider amenities useful january.the mattress firm beds nontheless comfortable, room quiet clean minor exceptions, hotel researched ta wonder n't rated highly, price ta appears quote in-season rate, hotel quite reasonably priced good value considering location, hotels plaza appear need upgrading opposed modernly decorated inn, | 4 |
great hotel great location stayed nights beginning absolutely loved, location n't better hotel right middle barcelona hazzle privacy.we asked got room facing courtyard order ensure quiet, case did n't face disturbance stay, room simple comfortable, downsides closet space somebody mentioned earlier wife wanted size mirror, apart minor details perfect, clean comfortable.the staff extremely helpful pleasant, got answers questions needed.very pleasant stay definitely consider staying barcelona, | 5 |
gem hotel wonderful, cathedral old town lovly area exploir quiter areas, rambellers 10 min walk majour sights sign posted, hotel wave clean lovle sixes modern rooms newly decorated, staff helpful friendly, pool small lovly sit roof looking rooftops football match time gat tickets easyjet internet bar rambellers right hand heading harbour.the harbour beautiful place, | 5 |
excellent hotel location excellent modern hotel superb location worth high ratings given used help select, location close cathedral obviously, prime postion attractions/tourist transport links, rooms spacious bath/shower king size beds, bar excellent not expensive did n't try restaurant places close food, gym swimming pool added bonus, 3 internet terminals available residents no charge, party 8 negative comment couple charged 1.50 euro additional teabags, thoroughly recommend hotel, | 5 |
loved rooftop pool, stayed hotel catedral 3 nights july 2007. location perfect walking distance tourist destination, room clean modern furnishing bathroom large modern, rooftop pool incredible, weekend scorching hot huge bonus return hotel day sightseeing plunge pool, hotel good value booked expedia, highly recommend, | 5 |
fab hotel location spent week hotel brilliant time, hotel modern trendy new, staff friendly helpful possible, did n't eat hotel booking thought breakfast bit expensive 15 euro plus vat person day, no shortage resturants eat area stuck, fab food round city.the room great bathroom lovely really modern, door bathroom n't problem, room cleaned start early, highly recommend hotel location n't better need close, booked hotel wanted close city centre pool relax lazy days fitted, roof pool lovely weather really good stay spent couple days sun bathing heaven, complaint 2 days stay pool half not sure did n't ask annoying n't swim, lovely quick dip, pool n't heated n't problem cooler weather, barcelona brilliant city lots highly recommend hotel excellent, | 5 |
excellent place stay visiting barcelona daughter special treat birthday wanted hotel close centre rooftop pool.i searched tripadvisor reviews excellent site havent let down.all say excellent contemporary hotel location just close attractions, rooftop poolexcellent service-breakfastthe service thoughtful leaving bottle ice cold cava ice bucket daughters birthday offering help assistance drop hat.on final notewhile concerned hotel close area does not good reviews didnt need worried felt risk area day night.but guard valuables barcelona, | 5 |
biggest disappointment vacation just enjoyed 16-day vacation spain, visited cities stayed hotels, nights spent hotel barcelona catedral, checked 4:00 p.m. given smoking handicap room warm, desk claimed not know request non-smoking email response, inserted spare keycard activate electricity air conditioning went enjoy city 11:30 p.m. returning room temperature warm, thermostat clicked 25 degrees 80 f needless say comforter way warm maintenance people long gone evening, tossed turned miserably night long, showering housekeeping knocked door said wrong room proceded rooms 8:00 a.m. complained heat requested plain bedsheet comforter warm, asked compensated way bad night, told need talk manager compensation, told not inserted keycard properly turn air not true lights worked fine, went explore city not knowing expect night, came room nice cool duvet cover no blanket no sheet toiletries bathroom floor, ask comforter, sleep better night, night elevator room growled night long, bad night, went check billed water bottle left room second night asked compensation bad experience said offer free breakfast, nice know check-out, way airport no time enjoy meager offer, recommend avoiding hotel, paid rack rate decent night sleep, location fine new cheaply-constructed building, bathroom appears formica-tile marble ceramic hotels visited, predict building not age customer service come haunt, | 1 |
hard beds, hotel great location room clean spacious looked street nice quiet, reception staff helpful, hotel small area computers free internet access time.my issue hardness bed, like sleeping floor broken sleep despite ok hard mattress highly recommend hotel, | 4 |
great location hotel new clean, things bothered, stayed week end march, usually wait breakfast long time served table morninig waiting 40 mins just left, asked twice, got morning, e-mailed asked non-smoking room arrived given room smokers, reception staff friendly girl working evenings bar.also morning chambermaid came room 8.30 morning twice sleeping, took key main switch maybe mistake matresses hard.otherwise enjoyed stay barcelona great city, small things supposed 4-star hotel service breakfast better, | 3 |
perfect place escape stayed resort month boy friend wow love sit garden antique chair near lotus pond rice field green environment tranquil recommend honeymooner activity boy friend tried cooking class local food betutu chicken__Ç, i__Ç_é not wrong dunno spell chef helpful staffs friendly fun treat like family friend respect guest, boy friend definitely loves villa, got good deal usd 220++ plus benefits better stay season stayed year room clean bath tub surrounded fish pond got inside shower__Çî_önd suggestion try spa got huge bathtub fabulous, security i__Ç_ée heard rumors don__Ç_é_ think problem coz i__Ç_ée seen security guy checking corners resort day evening provide safety box villa big safety box office, | 5 |
second visit ubud village resort stayed ubud village resort june 2006 celebrate 30th wedding anniversary, promise trip make annual event, just booked year trip.as ubud veterans stayed countless facilities, balinese people stays special experienced luxury ubud village resort, loved rice view villa private plunge pool morning fruit basket, breakfasts excellent restaurant beautiful, quite hike town monkey forest busy main road 15-20 minutes quick trip free hotel shuttle.this hotel pricey ubud finds infinite generally lovely choice accommodation, magical possible negotiate better-than-rack rate contacting resort directly email, not disappointed splurge little, | 5 |
romance ricefields recently opened resort boasts 25 villa private pools located 5 minutes driving centre ubud, girlfriend stayed consecutive nights romantic time lives, equipped villa overlooking beautiful ricefields ubud offers luxury wish great kingsize bed huge bathroom amenities marmor bathtub shower open air pagodas private garden enjoy beautiful sunset sipping cocktail, morning takes short stoll attained tropical garden enjoy breakfast fresh fruits eggs pastry, restaurant-terrace overlooking resort paddyfields.the resort friendly helpfull staff complimentary shuttleservice arranged resort ubud village hotel located centre ubud belongs friendly owner, highly recommended, | 5 |
superb stayed ubud village resort 3 nights honeymoon absolutely perfect gave free message arrival.what surpraise..when came room bucket rose chocolate table.that not surpraise entered bathroom hot tub flowers, villa really great private pool.the villa big clean.there 2 gazebos private pavillion pool.they gave candlelight dinner benefits 3 days staying.it unforgetable moment, staff kind trained.the resort main pool.the main pool really big..hmm..huge..i think bigest ubud, overall satisfied honeymoon.the resort pool surpraise dinner wonderful.i think return bali stay resort, | 5 |
great stay, stayed relais piazza signoria 3 nights honeymoon, chose stay affordable awful dollar looked nice, like apartment not really hotel cab driver did n't really know, took straight sign street number hard, finally realized standing right went office key, staff nice room large modern clean, window looked right piazza fun, great location, piazza popular twice woken noise, considering busy streets n't bad, beds super comfortable bathroom decent size, time needed train schedule went office ask owner, incredibly nice printed right away, negative construction room workers smoking smell, location really ca n't beat, pleased overall stay, | 5 |
perfect location perfect apartment, husband just return stay rps spent 25th wedding anniversary, penthouse suites amazing, huge terrace table chairs sitting room leather sofa flatscreen tv dining table chairs, little kitchen equiped great bathroom jucuzzi bath really nice bedroom flatscreen tv english speaking channels.the view amazing terrace spend ages just looking piazza glass chianti hand, rosa great booking restaurants getting train timetables, given lovely gift anniversary really sweet appreciated touch, hotel perfect location, easy walking distance good did lot walking, loads shops restaurants ice cream places al around.i definately recommend hotel 10/10, | 4 |
excellent position n't better view studio neptune fountain studio 5th floor extreme rh building, | 5 |
favourite hotel favourite city, just returned home florence having stayed nights wonderful hotel, studio suites n't fault room comfy bed sky tv ferragamo bath products rain shower lovely little kitchen.having stayed 2007 no-brainer return, accessible florence sights, 20mins train station foot uffizi gallery ponte vecchio literally 90seconds walk away, heaven no breakfast provided kitchen delightful eating places hotel meant certainly n't problem.roberto manager extremely helpful given good advice trains places eat buy football ticket fiorentina, summary fantastic hotel world beautiful cities, n't waste time looking just book, | 5 |
good price got stayed days nights, overall good time, pretty good staff friendly, definitely not skimp free alcohol, room little smelly read trip advisor bought candle no problem, thing issue little bugs, like gnats fleas n't, candy popcorn brought states munch, left table 40 minutes bag infested, not open food room, ended having wash clothes clean dirty airing luggage got home smell room, price paid really did excellent time small things, pool awesome beach spectacular, nearby resorts saw riu palace punta cana best nicest riu punta cana, went 1/2 day outback safari great time, got coffee souvenirs cheapers places hotel, general not good bad just things noticed lot topless sunbathers, crowd middle aged 35 55 younger majority people european brazilian, helps know spanish not necessity, | 4 |
not best trip punta cana just returned riu palace punta cana say problems read correct, roomthe standard jr suite small, bed sheets damp night, good luck getting towels, towels maids cart 1 towel person, day spending day pool room shower no towels reason no tp, called desk things sent room, waiting maid her.poolmaybe 1 day 7 water cool, days hot, water level pool high skimmers work, lot dead bugs floating water, water cloudy.foodwe did dinner 3 restaurants sir oscarwhen got food placed left, just 1 little problem, gave utensils, gave butter knife cut steak gourmet restaurant, eating wished gave utensils.luigivery good food, no problems grill steakhousethe best, went 2 times.buffetit thing everyday, not good, day return flight got 7am opening time majority food not ready, beacon half cooked, food ready room temperature fruits lunch meats.front deski asked transportation riu resorts told no, later guest info not correct, golf carts resorts later day.my feeling hotel american looked, employees feel helping people europe.now not time punta cana, fifth hotel, times stayed iberostar bavaro, know families riu chain iberostar chain friends, think best family owned riu resorts ask family owns iberostar resorts run hotel, treat guests, sticking iberostar bavaro, | 2 |
loved riu pros beautiful beaches wide variety food disagree overly demanding opinion brazilian restaurant awesome- tons different meats all-inclusive n't feel like spending ton money water sports easily accessible beach got motion-sick parasailing room service free included limited variety easy access riu resorts bar right pool beaches rooms clean not annoying children shopping nearbycons sticky bedsheets dry claim use bottled water restaurants make sure pack imodium just case ac did n't work friend rooms took days resort gave room working ac limited nightlife/ nighttime entertainment european women insist exposing men speedos kinds beer available, | 4 |
nice hotel beach stayed riu palace punta cana 07/26/08-08/09/08 group seven separate rooms, airport arrival noted previous posts, 10.00 person hand immigration fee, porters fairly aggressive, aren__Ç_é_ careful bags picked, airport transport riu 25 minutes.complex riu hotels gated property nicely maintained, thing speed bumps complex, riu palace property nice appearance pictured web site, check straight forward, superior suites courtyard views arrived early day appeared number unoccupied rooms requested room change higher level, reymundo desk accommodated, rooms 2000 3000 series numbers floors better views.rooms nicely appointed clean, musty smell evident rooms not, took advice earlier post brought glade freshener helped bit, keeping air conditioning 100 time sliding glass doors closed helps reduce humidity smell, tipped maid 100 dr pesos day 3.00us did great job creative towel art taking note typical schedule room ready afternoon siesta.the grounds maintained personnel cleaning working, plenty room pool bit warm considering 85-90f daily temps, ocean refreshing, bring sandals pool deck heats, grab towels beach chairs 9:00am run, people showed beach noon lay towels sand, hotels worth visiting paved pathway parallel beach connecting riu bamboo macau, plenty shops caribbean street near macau, riu palace guests eat drink hotels stopped couple beach bars drinks.the food fine, not sure real problem previous posts, good meal plenty selection buffets, fresh fruit juice pastries omelet station breakfast, pizza sandwiches fresh salads hamburgers lunch, soups salads fish chicken pork vegetable dishes plenty desserts dinner, beef available not specialty islands, caribbean european twists food items meals interesting standard fare, plenty places hang drinks, sports bar lobby bar open air courtyard bar pool bar, tip bartenders/waitresses doesn__Ç_é_ long remember drink want, fix want, saul pool bar kennedy beach did great job.we wanted shop bit desk lined taxi plaza__Ç_é_, don__Ç_é_ recall plaza steve__Ç_é_ corner bar located, taxi 12.00 asked cabby come hours, did, plenty shops interesting items don__Ç_é_ hotel grounds, vendors pushy group learn just say no thank stuck shop, don__Ç_é_ shy negotiating, shops came starting price 40-50 jewelry carvings paintings, stop steve__Ç_é_ bar cold cool watch people.we wanted capital city asked reymundo desk going santa domingo supposed oldest city new world, lined van driver 7 persons gave flexibility wanted similar bus tour, cost 300.00 day, tours way tour guides lunch added 200.00, 3-hour drive way prepared start early, left 6:00am returned 7:00pm, interested history it__Ç_é_ worth trip old city original fort walls eyes cavern columbus light house, miscellaneous vendor__Ç_é_ set hotel courtyard evening, don__Ç_é_ shy negotiating, cigar vendor started 125.00 box 25 dr cigars didn__Ç_é_ long 50.00, doubted real deal passed, on-site casino located macau short walk golf cart transport 15 minutes lobby, casino isn__Ç_é_ write home, need internet access sports bar 6-7 terminals buy access code 25 minutes 5.00, sure click stop icon screen reuse access code remaining unused minutes, overall hotel beach nice people warm friendly, won__Ç_é_ exactly like home that__Ç_é_ reasons travel, enjoy, | 4 |
sad truth started appropriate little bio, 26 traveled riu 30 year old husband, earth people honestly not hard, like foods spinach homeny hell, traveled quite bit went sun palace cancun year honeymoon wonderful resort way, like read hundreds maybe thousands reviews booking hotel, convinced bad reviews n't bad, word advise-trust comments, case true, okay scoop.arrival red flag airport, 10 ticket walk 5 ft. huge joke, nice little welcome, little band playing welcome domenican, enjoyed guys playing literally kicked hat tip, extremely irritated glad tip not begged forcefully, ride 40 min hotel, quite shock way civilians live, checked desk told rooms not cleaned nice lunch later, told report 2 did, guess no room, 4 finally got room, rooms room nice did smell bit funny, expected trip advisor notes not big deal, room stocked beverages bottles straight alcohol.yum reservations okay completely annoying, wake waiting outside make dinner reservations 8:30. oh sure wait later not expect, oh thing 8:30 usually means 9. process sucks really wants early vacation, avoid eat dinner buffet night, actually recommend, thought going fun try different places eat everynight left hungry got, place actually enjoyed japanese place, beef not bad, hated ones, tried not satisfied, recommend eating possible breakfast far favorite meal day, pretty sure survived french fries pancakes, oh 3 dollar candy bar gift shop, food complete let sum, sure geared europeans not americans, everynight stomach issues, husband convinced just bubbly champagne problems n't drinking it.drinks okay important trip right, tried 10 different types mixed drinks, im talking basic drinks mud slides banana daquiri strawberry margaritas bloody marys tasted nothing like knew, fruity drinks sort mix sooo sweet felt sick sips, beer pretty average n't champagne sober trip like drink, room service want make sure order wanting 45 min early, time, champagne ordered room everynite, food ordered, night drinking little hungry ordered sandwich bacon toast, recieved warm bread lunch meat, lunch meat not like, believed turkey not turkey, not sure.beach thing not say bad, maybe best beach, water great free jellyfish hooray, tons palm trees beach got hot laying just pull little lounger sun shade, nice excursion decided marinarium tour, half day great, included drinks, boat snorkel amazing reef, swim sharks sting rays, little skeptical saw kids taking able conquer fear partake swim, amazing things, recommend doing like little adventure.shopping yeah not, just basic little shops tourist stuff, shot glasses t-shirts bit priced, tipping tipped felt like really went way, nightly shows n't expecting no celine dion vegas disappointed, okay n't bad, dancers amazing, little got little bored end trip, overall truly tried make best trip not debbie downers, hard, decision not domenican stay smaller resorts no children, did meet great people trip worth, excited home actually eat real food, good experience guess not worth money, | 2 |
absolutely amazing, hotel fantastic, just stunning.. far nicest best riu, use hotels snacks drinks did needed right, rooms mustier really cant helped high levels humidity, just little glade candle light room fine, senior suite.. oh word gorgeous, maids thorough clean room day produce lovely towel art, staff work hard lovely, cesarin pool bar waited hand foot day really stood got tip end hol, staff speak better english not problem learn pick spanish phrases good, la cartes yum, brazillian experience, lots meat, japanese sir oscars italian far nicest, buffets gorgeous variety, pool beautiful.. weather gorgeous day animation team work hard nice chill evening watching different shows, waitors waitresses constantly come ask drinks, carry tray hand 10 drinks spilling drop.. skill, finish 11 time pretty ready bed, day heat eating drinking worn, standards kept high director mario walking working hard keeping staff toes, lovely guy.we tipped room maid certain staff really stood out..my boyfriend proposed balloons bed receieved lovely bouqet flowers, really magical, ice fine have.. bottled water.. drinks not watered down..there nothing bad say, loved powercut night weather.. hour, great fun exciting enjoy not disappointed, | 5 |
worst terrible not going dr anytime soon, start finish trip not good, got airport 2 couples charged 10 person enter country, got bus hotel driver got lost, hotel actually looks great, feel like palace that__Ç_é_ ends, rooms smelly, sheets moist smelled like gross body odor, food par, best meal breakfast eggs fresh fruit hard mess, did not like sit wanted dining area thought work extra hard clean weren__Ç_é_ close, people wanted fruit beach gave hard time, wanted sit window not people said no, drinks completely watered, no way typical alcoholic 6 martinis nite standing, think flavored alcohol no proof, rice hard, meats served cooked, make reservations 8:30am 12 noon, sleeping ur vacation, restaurants wanted finished eating staff wanted work wanted work, 9pm 10pm respectively, nite waiter accidentally broke wine glass table did not insist table splinters food drinks not given table, needless say just did not enjoy riu-palace punta cana dr excursion spoke folks staying hotels area not impressed accommodations, | 1 |
true review, friends aged 18 stayed palace june absolutely loved moment pulled outside hotel knew paradise, felt like celebrities, checked given amazing welcome rosemary house staff spoke perfect english dont know people spoke cant staff completely fluent english shown room porter brought luggage, rooms absolutely spotless did not experience musty smell mentioned reviews, beds bit damp result leaving air not needed room cool, turning solved problem beds no longer damp, comfy spacious not hard, maid service excellent brought fresh towels twice day use towel twice, recieved turn service numerous times, minibar restocked daily.the pool faultless early sunbed readily available, built sunloungers pool great pool kept clean.the staff pool great sure drink beach, cesarin favourite, beach straight postcard crystal clear waters white sand, wide variety water sports, tried kayaks pedelos parasailing, didnt use petrol included free.the food hotel caters everybodies needs, cater vegetarians didnt meat meals, occasionally themed nights favourite dominican saturday night, staff friendly especially waiters maiko abrahan attentive topping drinks table scattered flowers, anybody complains food mad, favourite la carte restaurant steakhouse chicken tasty, reservations easy make did not need early make, downside riu complex slight lack nightlife outside hotel, pacha club mainly locals waiters tried persuade, evening shows hotel good, favourites miss punta cana dancing shows dancers talented.what holiday extra special staff especially animacion team froggy munecon braulio need special mention, worked hard day night did not pressure join activities wanted relax, staff work hard friendly did not expect tipped appreciated did, best holidays definatly return, want want riu, understand questions send message happy help, | 5 |
palacial property lacking lot things rppc week july 4th, read comments tripadvisor reservations place prior arrival, overview experiences thoughts:1. punta cana airport arrival prepared fork 10 person tourist card, buy guy 100 yards later guy, recommend using lavatories airplane prior arrival restrooms airport stellar, 2. hotel hotel palacial looking newer property built 2006. best thing going opinion, lack areas, 3. check-in tell check 2 pm- told room n't ready, finally checking times told ready, key safe key/lock towel card hand went room opened door discovered n't cleaned housekeeping, schlepped lobby informed happened, apology clerk given room add nicer view it.4, room superior junior suite looked courtyard, close pool area ocean balcony, rooms musty smell packed glade plug, days smell not noticeable, beds hard water not potable gallon water frig, thing say dont think replace glasses bathroom think maid just wipes god knows leaves day day, did cart clean glasses maids using, sheets funky smell.. like sweaty dirty socks, n't think know fabric softener bounce sheets, addition posts comment funky smell clothes suitcase room leave resort come home, doing numerous loads laundry using febreeze smell, noticed little ants room nightstands coffee table sitting area, god knows came crawling 5, language barrior staff speak little no english know spanish pocket dictionary following key spanish phrases http, food food fair average wo n't hungry lot gets old boring day day buffet, ate 2 specialty restaurants luigi italian la bodega brazillian, 2 liked la bodega best world, drinks watered beer brahma locally brewed, did n't know better think beer actually non-alcoholic n't buzz knows 7, staff staff pleasant despite language barrior, staff cleaning doing things property make things look nice, 8. entertainment animacion group does resort entertainment pool beach nightly shows los rosario lounge, shows started 9:45 hour, did karaoke newlywed type game african latino cultural dance type shows, no nightlife resort thing entertained night, tv channels spanish 1 2 channels broadcast english.overall say property magnificent things lacking probably not return hotel nor d.r, stayed riu better experiences n't let review scare away riu, | 2 |
loved riu just returned 5 day trip riu palace punta cana husband loved, food good, buffet don manuels lot great selections, line make reservations short got choice, employee encountered friendly attentive, room beautiful cleaned early morning, waiters pool bar excellent small tip gets great drinks time, beach beautiful lounge chairs available beach pool, negative comment a/c better areas, definitely return, | 4 |
best vacation spotever best vacation, went large group, imagine traveling large group cumbersome relief, need speak little spanish listen carefully english it__Ç_é_ totally doable repetition, went way accommodate, eager make stay excelente, tips, n't expecting seasons know surroundings, 3rd world country, beds kinda firm cater europeans americans little flexible days, change linens everyday refresh liquor room days, food water restaurants safe, n't believe things written, just got week ago not sick, food fresh lacks salt prefer, totally purified gallon water stocked fridge, drinking doing drink water, rarely saw individual bottles water, ice make drinks water serve purified n't believe hype, beach totally open safe night, careful waves undertow night, fierce, love juan carlos froggy, hotel, total sweethearts, went club pacha, club rocked, site shuttle no cabs leave safety compound, oh yeah did mention pools heated poolside bar, best thing swimming cold ocean, shopping site not expensive considering it__Ç_é_ thing vacation pay, not sure place conducive kiddos available booze alcohol all-inclusive thing winner, not mention stay riu wristband gives access area hotels, make sure breakfast sign dinner italian restaurant brazilian steakhouse days, fabulous, sign 9-12pm dinner night, try sea bass italian place brazilian restaurant bacon wrapped bananas, sounds gross trust die, brazilian spot there__Ç_é_ lot meat little veggies prepared, tipped lot staff great, couple dollars long way, aware staff flirts, smooth totally caught, watch, riu punta cana, best vaca say hi georgina jefe eugenio definitely possibly yearly, | 4 |
special place returned palace june 23rd, fantastic place stay.having read reviews went wondering booked right hotel, arrival not disappointed, really enjoyed hotel offer, having dominican republic 4 times felt like 5 star accomodation, slight hitch, rained midday till early hours day, returning evening meal room living room area flooded, floor, moped went recepetion day showed hotel manager looked room moved straight room better great view beach sea, treated enjoyed 2 weeks relaxing, n't believe read enjoy, stayed riu hotels wonderful resort, beds fine slept food plenty selection, went hungry didnt like, plenty offer, best holidays taken, | 5 |
paradise..it right just returned punta cana-riu palacehad doubts wrong palace magnificentthe property breath-taking..from lobby way beach..truly magnificent food choices mind-bogglingdeserts mind-blowing not single problemwith punta cana riu palace frequest traveler foundthis equal sandals resort fraction cost..wow- ca n't miss onethey boost beautiful beaches are.., | 5 |
fabulous vacation n't stay stayed riu palace week 4/26-5/2, resort beautiful including rooms pool beach restaurants lobby constantly cleaned maintained, pool/beach area equal mixture sun shade, grounds entire riu complex enormous beautiful, belief people actually problem food, reviewers claim pizza fries just unbelievable, buffets offered salads sandwiches pizza local dishes breads cold cuts fruits deserts wide array, resort 5 la carte restaurants extremely good especially french restaurant krystal sir oscars, thursday la bodega restaurant special dinner offered grilled lobster different types meats, able reservations restaurant wanted time wanted, lined formed 2 days just short wait, saw lengthy lines, good portion staff not speak fluent english know basic english, know, learn basic conversational spanish, husband know basic spanish times spanish-english dictionary handy, not ask shelf liquor mixed drinks cheap liquor pretty nasty, figure consider shelf ask, liquor dispenser room cheap liquor, resort offers in-room refrigerator restocked evening diet pepsi pepsi local bottled orange drink club soda tonic water local beer needed, gallon water refrigerator not provide sealed plastic cups drink, wouldn__Ç_é_ use glasses sealed plastic cups room hotel, cart freshly washed glasses rolled room, maid__Ç_é_ carts freshly washed glasses them__Ç don__Ç_é_ think, makes wonder washed, not recommend hotel 1 reason only__Çî__he smell permeated brought, rooms musty smell strong entered room 1st day, gotten adjusted did not notice flight home smelled handbag jacket, not normal humidity, traveled caribbean times experienced like, wash clothing twice came home fabric softener 2nd time clothes faint smell, sprayed fabreze bags outside air day smell permanent not launder, | 4 |
beautiful resort stayed 3/10/08-3/15/08, looking place just de-stress perfect, hotel beautiful kept, mini-suite nice comfortable, complaint bed hard step concrete slab, couple days kind got used took awhile.the food ok. main dining room buffet extensive, breakfast usually choices plentiful, 5 days different day, coffee strong, compare starbucks, service great, not english spoken staff understood asked something.lunch buffet style served steakhouse close pool area, menu everyday included salads pizza burgers franks hot food, fresh cut fruit numerous sweets.dinner buffet nice, menu extensive different night wanted, n't like eating buffet time breakfast lunch kind wanted formal restaurant served, order make reservation 5 restaurants, wait line day, told desk checked meet luigis italian restaurant 10-12 make reservation, day n't pre-book, n't entirely true, doors opened 8:30 a.m. n't 15-20 people n't going reservation wanted, 2 seatings 6:30 9:15. prefer eat early morning thought started 10:00 luck eat buffet, wednesday morning went 7:30 believe not line, booked italian restaurant book 1 day advance steak house brazilian restaurant, booked steak house thursday, italian restaurant antipasto buffet absolutely delicious, main course hand not good, stuffed chicken no spice taste beef really undercooked, steak house great, rib eye chicken actually good, ended eating steak house day enjoyed heard restaurants ok.the line food really anybody said horrible hard n't happy anywhere.hotel beautiful kept, great pool swim bar plenty seats umbrellas, rooms comfortable quite big nice balconies, refrigerator stocked ice machines floor, corridors outside looked garden pretty, liked 4 floors, did n't feel like big huge hotel.staff friendly helpfulall great vacation definitely, | 4 |
great place girlfriend riu palace punta cana feb 24 mar 3 08 sisters wedding stayed bambo loved min, place beautiful inside, food good buffet 2 al la carts went good, went brazilian fantastic steak house n't fond, rooms amazing beds little hard pillows funny smell rooms bit musty expect place humidity 90 time, fridge restalked day beer pop 4 liters water liquor dispensers, staff friendly helpfull understand dont remember waiting 30 seconds, fairly quiet riu disposal usually went door bambo watched entertainment came palace, couple time went disco dead..but active 12 entertainment stops, alot day trips did atv adventure speedboats, number beach activities just make sure book free water sports advance not, parasailng blast, beach kept amazing.overall wonderful vacation, | 5 |
ca n't wait, unhappy vacationers, background husband late 20 early 30 travel possible no kids hampton roads virginia, stayed riu yucatan mexican riveria familiar riu chain.and review check-in arrived immediately greeted pleasantly given sort sweet fruit juice riu palace souvenier, recieved key room 1096 went way, arrived room view balacony roof theatre not pleasant, luggage arrived 2 minutes later turned went desk request room, did n't want ocean/pool room just view concrete roof, desk person understood proceeded flip papers clipboard quickly 3 minutes said did n't avialable 2 nights later, said, continued flip clipboard 2-3 minutes tell n't going give-in gave keys room 3005. room view palm trees neighbooring riu resort fine, desk sent champagne later night trouble, tip request room prior check-in possible stay away rooms theatre resteraunt, worst rooms entire resort.room room nice clean, smelled musty odor hour went away, beds hard prepared staying riu resort, tipped maid 2 day got flowers towel animals, music using alarm clock evenings.the water pressure weak took shower 6:00 7:00 pm getting ready dinner, toilet kept running make sure handle position solve problem, ac worked great no trouble figuring out.tip bring slippers socks, no matter clean room looked felt like sand, feet wipe getting bed etc.grounds absolutely beautiful, best parts resort, clean manicured.pool large accomodate pool bar quick service drink tables sides pool, chairs available comfortably padded, lot kids playing pool relaxing beach, husband usually ended pool 5:00 sun went, tip crazy pool games fun, beer drinking contest mountain, pool games usually occur 3:00 4:00beach amazing, tons palm trees open space, husband enjoys shade like sun able sit right, tricky getting lounger come beach 11:00, trip upset, saw 2 people using 3-4 chairs wind screen hold bag 1 chair shade 1 sun, selfish given people walking searching chairs early afternoon, people throw towels come beach use, seeing couple days not shy asking people 3-4 chairs husband use extras, looked little shocked did n't deny, nicely moved room towel not beach towel took chair ends came beach day notice water warm went swimming 2-3 days, walked beach shop check riu resorts palace definately nicest beach size number palm trees.tip read review tip drink boys extra save chair day, tried, edge resort beach privacy, lot chairs close moved closer bahia principale no sitting there.food husband enjoyed food, people tired buffet staying extended period time, n't really switch menu, time got resteraunts make reservations, ate brazillian steakhouse night yummy way meat meat cooked, ordered room service breakfast requested coffee hot tea fresh fruit muffins/pastries, delivery slow taking 45 minutes order soon woke, going exersion, n't recommend, ordered 2-3 days row decided not order day actually called asked wanted room service morning pretty funny, tip eat inside buffet dinner ask marino, better personalized service inside dinning room eating outside, marino favorite waiter visited nightly tipped decorate table flowers etc.entertainment yes resort quiet 11:30 pm fine, usually bed asleep 12:30, husband loved shows fun joking manner, not broadway shows entertainers/dancers work really hard, favorite michael jackson ideal couple, just fun open mind.tip conservative small children som eo fthe costumes pretty revealing dancing provactive, not know people offended, ideal couple adult theme, know entertainment team tons fun, run games activities day long, played horseshoes volleyball, day check activity board outside theatre times.spa went inside spa did massages beach hut, spoke little english descent massages rate 6 7 10. excursion time left resort visit don lucas cigar factory short trip 1 hour total worth going like cigars, 6 7 employees rolling cigars hand 5 minute briefing gift shop visit, factory 25 minute drive resort small crowded bus.overall impression really enjoyed stay did n't want leave, happy vacationers happy resorts not picky, say needy vacationer special requests riu palace not right place, not things slower pace mexico called dominican time, riu workers eager great people tip treat, saw guests rude employees actually felt sad having people think better, kids snapping waitors sending drinks bossing recommend resort familiar riu chain european nature easy vactioners n't overly picky, feel free email additional questions, | 4 |
basicarry riu disapointment just got company trip punta cana man disapointement, start positives n't compensate monstrosity, pro simple beautiful beach water weather awesome pool area swim bar, honestly vouch fact beach just nice gets long bring food bed booze music card tables iodine tablets water valium staff, cons, starters plan taking shower bring life jacket swim bed, water escapes reckless abondon, later told staff memeber marble floors slightly downward sloping allowing water flow entire room-genius engineering, lucky navigate high seas bed sure massage scheduled morning essentially sleeping stone slab sheet, actually slept outside porch makeshift bed constructed couch cushions-true story re-adjusting enjoyed no wait sorry food not edible, mean basically ate french fries meal cheese pizza worse ellios, know world country company spent 1500 dollars person 4 nights best, stale bread soggy fruits vegetables sketchy meat pasta sauce worse ragu-awful, resturants no better rib-eye like steam-umms italian resturant grandmother turning grave, order room service tastey uncooked fries soggy chips caesar salad single-uncut piece lettuce mystery meat it.it okay drown sorrows watered beer dirty unwashed cups smell like old saliva, like mudslide delicious parmalat barrel vodka, oh despensers rooms really cool seen 2 dollar gordons gin flow way did, watered, like boxed wine anytime, drink purified ice fine wont toilet week ha, club hook, play hits 1970 songs spanish, shake groove thang roller rink like club slooks smells like bowling alley gone bad, co-workers got excited played hits songs new vibe quickly destroyed computerized dj reverted old records stolen militant haitians, casino looks like somethign set garage, not mention try cheat left right, 19 blackjack deal drew 19 instead push draw tried money, grabbed rist count cards pit boss looked real professional hooded sweatshirt, great trip, riu matter, | 1 |
not expected, return iberostar year, 5th trip punta cana, past times stayed iberostar resorts absolutely loved resorts, iberostar bavaro iberostar punta cana iberostar dominicana, trip away just husband celebrate wedding anniversary 20 years, decided try riu palace just different resort punta cana, not complain vacation love islands reason work save vacation, boy did wish returned iberostar, n't wrong riu gorgeous beach perfect, sand white soft water blue clean, waves not rough, plenty shade palm trees wishes stay sun want sun plenty open space close water sunbathing, beach just does n't better, pool nice smaller looks online nice, staff constantly walk wants drinks beach pool, round pool really cool need vacuuming did n't vacuumed entire week.at check greeted welcome drink friendly staff, room clean nice did strong mold odor, traveled caribbean times know caribbean smells like smell definitely mold strong make feel sick, room 2153 n't stay room stay, maybe rooms worse, food n't impressed, iberostar larger variety foods including dominican specials nightly american foods international foods, riu did n't offer plate room temperature cold just, n't figure, did sick stomach thing fourth day stomach n't normal days returned home, husband did n't sick ca n't say food caught, got sick food past dominican republic, got sick stuck bread rice potatoes stuff like rest week, entertainment nonexistant, resort like ghost town 10:00. did walk riu palace maco valentine night kinds music vendors dancing, resort like lot fun definitely lively, want vacation lay beach sit pool n't care n't entertaining going resort, like want relax beach like hear music enjoy entertainment bored days, iberostar resorts great time great food beautiful beach little bit seaweed not terrible staff stops working happy having good time, remember iberostar, riu staff friendly not relaxed fun, upperclass stuffy type resort n't comfortable, wo n't returning riu want quiet n't mind mold odors resort gorgeous, say average age tourist visiting resort stay age 50 yrs, teenagers totally bored young children probably fine, not including photos photos travelers posted, | 3 |
loved palace stayed palace feb. 11 18th, time punta cana, bit leary reading reviews, no idea write bad review hotel, place amazing, noticed smell room, stayed mexico odor not punta cana, ate buffet meals, not meat eaters fish yes restaurant menu wee bit meat, buffet great, tried vegetable dishes heard, loved puree pumpkin peas banana onions, fish grouper good, presentation excellent, beach fabulous, loved waves, not big pool person did try, prefer beach, ship wreak water interesting, took far pictures, did tropical storm excursion, fun, pretty close ship wreak, snorkelling boat great, did bit tipsy, lots booze, met nice people trip, beds hard slept, thing did n't like pillows, hard just placed pillow length ways fine, room nice, clean clean clean, hotel immaculate, staff hard worker, tipped time not necessary, not rude staff member, hotel lobby staff friendly helpful, especially wellington, went checked riu site, palace far best, want party bambu, right door, macco n't bad, looks like palace older, excursion did monster truck safari, right mountain dominican live, really liked trip, learned lots things country.we planning family vacation year staying resort, loved, btw bug saw fly, no mosquito ants, just fabulous resort fantastic vacation, | 5 |
riu plalace phenomenal resort val caron ontario canada husband couple just returned domican needed vacation, chose riu palace punta cana not regret bit staying, time walked lobby flight canada hours late treated like royalty, gentleman desk wellington feel welcome considering time arrived, staff hardworking honest, morning breakfast forgot good sunglasses, 10 minutes taken desk, happened canada states don t think seen, food excellent did not matter buffet breakfast lunch dinner shortage variety food.. considering cooking 1200 people not taking la carte restaurants, rooms superior, ladies cleaned room cleaned not like hotels stayed canada states nothing touched, mini bar stocked morning, pool beach excellent kept nver glasses laying, people told bubba cups no need drink hand asked use bubba cups, representative sunquest gracious helped came making vacation, anytihing negative say hotel maybe shold look make sure staying hotel hesitation recommeding hotel, did not wrong named resort surely palace second none ca n't want year husband daughter friends, | 5 |
great resort mediocre food just arrived home night 6 days, main points reservation apple booked suite upgrade, apple not confirm writing actually suite, gave multiple attempts written confirmation hoped best.airport transportation- taxi 30 30 minutes, bypassed huge lines apple bus check in.room- suite upgrade worth 100 night extra, huge suite, not better room, small mildew oder room unnoticable night, clothes smell mildew return home.beach- beautiful sand beach mild waves, swimable, walked hour direction did not run beach, seen beach chairs life, miles miles chairs.beach wonderfully shaded palm trees sun shade chair time, given number chairs did not feel overwhelmed.europeans- traveled lot europeans no concept allowing space, leave 1 foot space consider invitation cut line ahead, really not personal just way, grabbing extra chairs create space buffer, hotel 70 european prepared.dress code- dinner goes, dinner just no shorts, wear jeans tennis shoes sandals n't care did send showed shorts.food quality- try hard offer lot choices really just notch local buffet mall, reservation restaurants, edible not memorable.wine- wine just cheap reds white, not awful not good, hit local store brought bottles dinner. great wine week.alcohol beer- pleasntly surprised bar reasonable selection alcohol johnnie walker red stoli jack daniels, beer decent local.beach service- occasionally waiter come water sodas, brought small cooler filled beer soda cocktails room nicely stocked fridge, ice plentiful near rooms, minute walk pool bar.room service fridge- ordered 3 differnt times meal bottle wine restock mini-bar, 3 times received service 20 minutes.pool- used large busy.vendors- harassed all.off property dining- try jellyfish restaurant, incredible lobster great wines dessert, romantic setting casual dress, pay cab hotel dinner, ran 180 2.snorkeling- waste time, nothing see.property- absolutely beautiful buildings landscaping.staff- not speak highly friendly eager serve hotel workers level tip not, spa- good masseuse no idea run spa, try manages facilty needs try real high end spa.all great time great value, paid money non-inclusive similar properties, property great value, | 4 |
ummmm just returned long weekend not sure start, positives beachthe beach beautiful, plenty chairs plenty shade water beautiful.there waiters offering drinks taking orders.the beach peddlers not bother unlike mexico, simply walk approach wave over.you nice long walk beach.staff thought staff nice, did not run rude, locked key room fine it.claudia hotel lobby bar great staff wonderful kind.we did not issues hotel staff.drinks all-inclusive drinks pretty good, chocolate martini hotel lobby bar excellent, drinks pool bit watery did plenty liquor them.hotel grounds lobby amazing, clean staff work hard make sure not leaf place, airport beautiful airport nice staff.negatives room room nice size clean, bathroom clean plenty towels nice shower pressure, did musty smell, sliding doors open time helped, bought febreeze, rains lot contribute smell, did not wash clothes twice like people said.the beds really hard actually slept, eat dinner 8pm 2-3 drinks play cards, read bed 10 minutes, bed did not bother me.food ok food really bad, not sure fact world country different foods fact americans pretty minority, try hard cater cuisines amercian fare french fries pizza hamburgers just foods no idea did not care try, lost 2 lbs eat resturants eat brazilian, far best, punta cana not impressed, poor did excursion rv small child gave finger driving shack home, guide awesome did stop plantation coffee fresh vanilla, great people met nice tours not worth money, did nice time pretty sure not not riu punta cana, mexico far better place bang buck, | 2 |
resort fled experience terrible difficult know begin, story husband professionals early 30, experienced world travelers staying humble hostels europe 5 star resorts ex seasons hawaii, decided trip minute used travel agent apple vacations, asked elements 5 star accomodations wanted caribbean maybe jamaica, explained wanted spend time beach pool snorkeling basically just outside sun, travel agent told did n't recommend jamaica highly recommended punta cana specifically riu palace, said best hotel island inclusive, convinced pay upgrade junior suite ocean view.upon arriving island paying 10 cover charge travel agent failed tell taken riu palace, reach hotel pass lovely staff quarters, pull missing, beautiful bit, check-in 2nd best stay checking best simple easy, pouring rain travel agent did n't check weather forecast n't really explore much.our junior suite n't impressive, actually n't suite standard room, ocean view, no view service road small strip landscaping, balcony nice privacy seen 12 balconies, shower dark tiled cave, shampoos complimentary toiletries looked like used recycled, room bizarre smell kind like funky baby powder.the bed slept better tile floor newspaper, matress rock hard sheets poorest quality, pillows torn stained, not exactly 5 star accomodations told getting.since limited indoors checked sports bar snack drink, drinks watered terrible, snacks available promised 24/7 hot dogs hamburgers sandwiches refridgerated case, self serve heat microwave, high school cafeteria better food, nachos cheeze whiz better sports arena.we went casino, casino translates 15 slot machines.now eagerly looking forward dinner, forced eat buffet despite open tables restaurants make dinner reservation 7:30a 10:30a person restaurant, no exceptions.the buffet horrible, like segmented pig trough, ate tables stained linens cracked china, guess chipped dinnerware match cracks run exterior building causing wonder stability.leaving buffet hungry ordered room service extremely limited menu, finally arrived highly disappointed, burger sports bar sort sandwich like thing, resembled type sandwich vending machine bowling alley.day 2 worse, awoken 6am footsteps echo entirely tiled building, coming junior suite hall rooms us.after dining breakfast buffet slightly edible dinner located apple vacation rep hotel, transferred room hoping help, room smelled worse view time staff housing.once moved brief break downpour rain, went pool, towel shack towels, does beach hotel huge pool run fresh towels guests, point phoned travel agent transferred iberostar, fled rui palace, over-night camp adults, poorly run, actually slept ate better summer camp basically want restful relaxing pampered vacation not stay riu palace, great want return home stresed arrived.p.s, did mention bugs coming decorative fresh flowers placed room, n't forget harrassed street vendors allowed property, | 1 |
perfect couples getaway writing review think fair know little writing, husband travelled riu palace, ages 30-35. 2 children, enjoy sports fishing boating, grew small rural communities ontario, work hospital housekeeping, husband works auto manufacturing plant, went vacation purpose getting rr seeing new country, perfect honeymoon resort, couples 30 55. 20s looking good beer drinking time likely n't place, looking spend relaxing time friends lover place, really feel like million bucks, friends said arrived airport punta cana taxi resort rush, did n't enjoyed bus ride provided took country, rush rush, check-in piece cake, arrived 3 hours check-in time handed sweet drink keys room right away, marble lobby beautiful clean certainly feel comfortable, taken rooms, rooms nice, corner close lobby, deceided days liked location, close ocean quiet sleeping, room did musty smell did, think humidity mable, given profession certainly n't n't clean, told door closed air, did work clothes did smell bit noticed got home, deceided just left suitcases clothes balcony, private no anyways, maids wonderful job, use safe, did n't problem reason, offered towels times evening, grounds stunning say, maintained, did n't little critters just baby lizzards, none room, service excellent, francisco pool bar waiter awesome 5 evening meant remember drink ask refill, pool speak good english, need question answered lobby speak number different languages, happy help, food pretty good, remember country things taste little different, told use fish oil cooking, buffets lots choose went time, morning need make reservations restuarants n't know want night, decieded minute like try did just ask tables left happy serve, went italian restuarant twice steak, delecious, ca n't appreciate cultures prepare make food simply n't travel, drink water served use ice machines provided, just no tap water, aware, say husband did fall ill couple days, maybe drinks pool bar sun, ate drank things fine, fact head south middle winter likely carrying kind bug anyways, n't alot entertainment evening, pretty casual, believe place reason, shows want good shows riu resorts, lovely walk dinner brick path ongoings, really enjoyed strolls evening, benefits staying palace want want, n't forget look hot tub beautiful, enjoyed end day 10 minutes, think alot guest forget hidden treasure, perfect end day.the beach oh beach, amazing, punta cana really does beautiful beaches, really busy hard chairs use riu resorts s not problem, want sit right palace, preferred away crowd little enjoy quiet, helped took bubba kegs cooler cups, way did n't, enjoyed walks beach clear really nicest resort.maybe pretty laid vacation make vacation, whats hurry not going, enjoy minute relax, riu palace punta cana provided, | 4 |
nice lots maids/cleaners sticky fingers spent 4 days wedding january 2008. overall hotel clean food ok. important thing room lock personal belongings safe, cleaners thiefs jewelery ipods nice clothes, careful, | 2 |
beautiful service needs work, beautiful property rius, stayed palace macau twice palace punta cana service not close, small things, family rooms, 2 3 fresh washcloths facecloths n't leaving tip, ice machines hallway did n't work not son realized second day not turned, day reported desk did nothing, room 1 tumbler glass left mini-bar not 5 7 days, 1 3 rooms small bottle rum left mini-bar, riu begun using shower soap/shampoo combination attached shower wall years, plastic bottle held place upside simply squeeze wash hair body, liquid normally does n't leak, filled runny liquid soap not hung upside wall drained 30 seconds left tub right 7 days, not big deal things added, n't wrong love riu, recently earned diamond status riu class 13 visits 4 5 years, diamond status gets nothing, gold status years gets nothing, followed rule e-mailed request upgraded room 3 weeks trip..nothing, yes christmas week understand no upgrades available room faced courtyard upgrade suites completely unused stay, desk actually told check gave upgrade 13 stays 8 different rius know did n't upgrade, went desk told better simply say no upgrades available try fool, riu absolutely, palace punta cana absolutely not, | 3 |
good time check-in resort gorgeous, arrived promptly courteously attended reception staff, served refreshing juice drink waited check-in completed swift, accomodations rooms beautiful, spacious meticuously maintained, working order arrived spotless, make towels creative designs decorate flowers enjoyment, did problem air conditioning room stay called reception desk maintenance room repairing problem 30 minutes, hint sure let maid service know face cloths require day leave, pool pools wonderfully maintained adequately sized, grounds staff chemically treated pools evening cleaned thoroughly morning, grounds grounds, plant life walkways, beautiful maintained, walkways cleaned day, lot centipedes dominican watched step, nature yields no, food did not make reservations specialty restaurants, simply ate buffets meal 10-day stay, breakfast wonderful, chef makes omelettes order wonderful selections, dinner good, themed nights things interesting offer variety selections, fruits vegetables fresh absolutely delicious, desserts not best saves calories wo n't hear complaining, way thomas jay waiter amazing, treated like royalty stay enjoyable.beach beach wonderful, walked walked powder soft white sand, ocean warm clear able amazing body surfing, highly recommend taking spin banana boats, fun, lot bare breasts n't appreciative 15-year-old son nasty did n't want look, lol entertainment entertainment staff worked hard, long hours day, guests entertained, personally like simply relax soak sun did n't really participate, did try water arobics times ok. nightly shows not best, dancers night performing basically routines different costumes, grew stale quite fast, games games nights entertaining michael jackson, note not smoker not dreadful sit theatre, surrounded cigar cigarette smoke, time eyes sting throat burns smell horrible, recommend sitting outside terrace watching try scrounge fresh air.bars drinks delicious, pina coladas, bar staff works hard ensure served prompt fashion manage no matter bar served, really nice time, just note staff resort work long hours hard, know tipping not mandatory honestly disgusts read people not tip, thoughts matter tip tip, deserve level service providing, treated especially waiter pleasure appreciated efforts make stay wonderful possible, | 4 |
great time riu palace hotel fantastic value, rooms spotless, bathroom spacious well-appointed double sinks, plenty towels, terrace comfortable, disapointed reading reviews people complain lack english spoken staff, husband nor difficulty understood understanding staff, speaks spanish not hard learn say hello thank coffee beer spanish, preposterous country expect people speak language, staff incredibly friendly efficient, second time stayed riu, month cancun, cancun riu americans punta cana riu europeans, saw plenty extended families, young couples honeymoon older people young couples small children, food amazing, love fresh vegetables, fresh vegetables available breakfast lunch dinner, lunch dinner ate fish vegetables, people told n't like buffet food, food not sitting hours, constantly replenished, chefs standing buffet cooking, variety tremendous, plenty fresh fruit, try eat healthy plenty, little decadent plenty tempt, especially impressed cheese, night dinner little brie goat cheese blue cheese prunes apricots, delicious, morning arranged coffee brought room, no additional charge room service, did not change money needed, think husband took 20 30 dollars 1 dollar bills tips, staff not expecting tip happy, went snorkeling horseback riding walked beautiful beach swam ocean beautiful swimming pool, staff work hard come activities like darts horseshoes dancing lessons silly pool games people occupied, fitness center property, spa services like massage available, looking exciting night life not place, looking meet not place, want relax soak sun not break bank place, | 5 |
riu palace punta cana food poisoning away april 2007 husband stayed riu palace punta cana renamed puka kaka, day vacation riu palace rushed ambulance hospital spent days diagnosis food poisoning, picky eatter eatten considered risky, discharged placed restricted diet melon cooked veggies bottled water, return riu palace punta cana physically, vacation husband ruined, management aware rushed hospital contacted return hotel feeling, returned home e-mailed corporate office told not fault did way nothing, spent days hospital did husband not eat drink return riu received no reimbursement certificate used riu palace, lack concern health well-being guests inexcusable, treated poorly, way hospital takes credit cards 1,985.00 riu palace said not responsible, | 1 |
best vacation, fiance stayed riu palace punta cana august 31-sept 7 2007. researched vacation months choosing resort, read hundreds reviews trip advisor sites, say riu palace punta cana lives 5 1/2 star review, check inwe arrived early evening, did not wait airport shuttle tour operator provided heard faster taxi, took taxi airport 30 arrived hotel hour half, greeted friendly staff desk recieved welcome cocktail taken room immediately, ray extremely helpful desk received upgrade 24 corner suites second day, roomour room great, air conditioning nice cold room clean, smell read hardly bad makes tropics guess humid damp, open air hotel corridors beautiful gardens palm trees flowers deal little bit smell nice foilage leave room concrete walls, lit air freshener smell gone, beds little firm worked backs, tipped cleaning lady rosa 5 dollars day brought colouring books markers kids, little money goes long way, mini bar stocked day, room service fast food decent late night snack, yummy chicken club, second room amazing, work upgrade highly suggest it.the staffwe really n't know people referring said staff unfriendly, amazing service, elvin buffet actually come feel fiance beer temperature half beer not ice cold away bring new, melo cesarin pool bar incredible, tipped day treated like kings, actually disgusted people did not leave dollar guys, working 40 degree heat long pants running butts provide best service smile people lined barking orders jjust walking away gracias, yes true staff not fluent english guess not canada united states visiting dominican, ca n't believe people think travel foreign country speak english helllllllloooo, foodthe food fine, did not sick enjoyed buffets, did try la cartes not good buffets, drinksthey shelf liquor just ask, not brands certainly, noticed tipped ask better alcohol, beachthere nothing say amazing, water incredible palm trees provided nice shade drink service beach well.the spaif chance spa sit cool jacuzzi people know, free charge refreshing, massages beach great, n't want complelely nude just wear peice bathing suit tell want bottoms on.night lifethings shut 1100 pm nightly shows, sit courtyard drinks quiet, looking fast paced night life want choose different resort, did nice shows night karoke nice woman got asked sing music did sing yes american national anthem person stood, patriatism country surrounded tourists world makes think appropriate stand sing national anthem, oh good laugh it.we planning going year, met people pool door bahia 5 years row went riu gift said bahia worth.if going riu just relax enjoy pampered.dawn-marie matthewsdawn_marie_76 yahoo.com, | 5 |
really enjoyed riu palace just got riu palace wonderful time, bit concerned reading reviews say looked complain yes facts room standard jr. suite courtyard view clean maid service twice day a.m. p.m. turndown, did not use liquier dispencer did fridge filled beer sodas pepsi entire time guy came twice refresh mini bar, room bit mildewy/smelly burned glad candles apple cinnimon days fragrance candle really permiated room eliminated odor, beds hard prefer firm mattress slept everynight booze water sun probably lot, lol, food not best did not hungry, certain things liked stuck beans rice beans rice ate buffet 2xs japanese sushi basic just rice varieties chicken skewers ca n't wrong chicken brizillian okay like lot meet chicken beef particularly good 4 different meats, not wait basic comfort foods excited wendys airport lol, did eat property evening tony roma nice change, pool/spa/beach fun water not cold dont like real cold round infinity pool cooler real fun spa roman baths cold/cool refreshing afternoon sun pool bar beach think spa/roman baths hidden treasure husband mentioned people did not know showers discover beach clean plenty lounge chairs shade walked bit not far reach vendor huts set far right resort, resort shops okay plenty items home, rented car day traveled town locals live roads dangerous dont think recommend driving just use lot causion no stop signs did shoping doors marketplace just lot little huts locals selling items bit willing bargin, communication somewhat difficult speak english english not big able needed requested bit animation broken spanish words remembered high school, lol sure wonderful resorts punta cana 5 star level probably amoung better resorts not 5 star traveled jamaica inclusive aruba not inclusive bermuda not inclusive inclusive budget wise enjoyed food variety specifically just foods like fun explore resturants town, place amoung best particularly beach pool, wonderful atmosphere evening court yard relaxing dinner evening not imagine not good time riu palace, | 4 |
beautiful no substance arrival riu palace impressed greeted delicious fruit drink check-in swift, walked room strong musty odor come equipped air freshers tip received previous posts smelled musty odor rest trip, husband honeymoon, beach really amazing, like postcard, admit initial beauty place just n't left, ca n't exactly finger just does n't character, animation team sang songs did games everyday, change suits night song dance evening, repetitive knew going did, week days totally bored, content laying beach day dinner forget, sit courtyard blank looks face bland so-called entertainment 11pm basically shut, did outback safari excursion decent time hot expected, ate brazilian restuarant night thought good restuarant quiet hear pin drop need little background music, tried eat steakhouse night served husband groups finally just walked out.. did n't want pull race card wonder dark skinned african americans, read article dominican people issues regarding skin color, light skinned/dark skinned thing, stupid does exist, overall say guests stuffy noses air time.i return resort group friends make party communicate, meantime think stick jamaica laid atmosphere, | 2 |
riu palace punta cana best beach carribean, great place, n't pay atten bad reviews, | 5 |
fantastic, going year, husband riu palace 7nights.we just got past mon.7/23/07.we loved resort.the rooms amazing, spotless.the service great.we going cozumel playa del carmen mexico past 12 years really love decided try new year, inclusive thing times not years food just not good.the riu palace great.we liked specialty restaurants buffet great, included shrimp kinds grilled meats 8 kinds salads twice wonderful deserts kind drink think, great deal choose from.the waiters constantly filling glass water wine want, nice.there entertainment night usually dancing show.the beach really beautiful.the water not cold beautiful blue.the grounds absolutely gorgeous, desk helpful.i heard speak 4 languages.spanish english german french ones make out.there entertainment committee young man heads speak languages well.he unbelievable.he gave kinds dancing lessons fun going on.in evening sat watch just drink notice hard works guest.we met young lady named claudia young man named pedro sweet trying guest.i ask n't guys sit relax bit laughed.i really n't understand negative reviews great time returning year, ok little thing sunday night performed people not employees hotel.i understand weeks.they performed numbers cabaret.the girls just naked dancing bit much.they pulled men audience stage sat laps stroked hair on.women n't let husband n't want embaressed humiliated, | 5 |
great experience place awesome, pretty beach good food fun atmosphere kids great service, wife just returned 5 day stay loved, particluar incident want mention work ethics honesty cleaning staff, days returned room wallet lots credit cards nicely placed bed clothing strewn, apparently forgotten lock safe valuables, expected wallet, pleasannt surprise intact, not believe considering poverty witness resort temptation wallet cash cards, just returned course left note cleaning staff home sense appreciation good memories, | 5 |
beautiful disappointing, just returned week riu palace punta cana july 7th-14th hotel gorgeous amazing beach pool area staff friendly eager, extremely disappointing food entertainment, new york/ new jersey area best restaurants world know good food, not expecting great food food pretty bad, breakfast buffet best.plenty choose n't away hungry.lunch o.k, salads hot cold dishes best things buffets fruit desserts excellent.we went night specialty restaurant fair best, people spoke agreed food 5 scale 1-10. good night maybe 6 japanese restaurant, brazillian restaurant horrible, saw people leave dinner over.the italian restaurant luigi baaadd, restaurants not worth lining morning 8:30 make reservation, beautiful room clean musty smell beach, good time not night life relaxing, | 4 |
place, read reviews palace, wife stayed 10 days june 6- 16, say ca n't enjoy life n't vacation complain.from time reach desk time leave great hotel service respond question incident have.we ca n't say level service provided, grade way, grounds best day night, camera pictures, not disappointed.the food wow, enjoy vacation folks, ate buffet did enjoy italian japanese resturants.the beach pool, n't think person say, vacation begin, meet folks water, met people germany england france belguim, personally n't know foriegn languages great time trying, say know lot spanish.the room whata view, pool floor asked upgrade got, hurts ask, yes room does smell musty read advise given not problem, took plug freshners worked fine, person wrote caribbean just drinking rum, staff, wife special shout person carlos bartender sports bar, folks tell big tone texas said hi, yes all-inclusive employees make little money, make point tip, n't, service great n't, feel taken care feel truly vacation tipped, pool asked people met tip, responce 2 3 maid day, bartenders 3 4 pool, bell men 1 luggage, just want.friends met great people parts world course, palace great place stay written write reviews stay, great time, vacation away just, fun feel need complain stay home n't waste money, great time, highly recommend palace, heart beat, question welcome yell tamartinez aol.com, | 5 |
absolute paradise start arrival greeted desk drink non-acoholic, amazing lobby rest property beautiful stained glass flowers tall statues art pieces, thing impressing safe key included no charge, did not long luggage room.the room room 0114 level room, did try start room paper folded liquor dispenser small greeting stay room look leve greeting person, room did musty smell arrival damp, think main things dampness air conditioner gets sooooo cold, turn 22 degrees celsius stays comfortable moisture, beds firm 2 doubles pushed, balcony overlooked courtyard amazing fountains, turn service nice touch, extra towels delivered night.the food start not picky eater, ate buffet night disappointed, thing long pants turn away shorts.there ribeye bar everynight good, theme nights good different foods.the staff wonderful, willing way help, women not alot shopping, 3 nights week vendors set courtyard, vendors not extremely pushy, dont shocked inital prices expensive, apple rep dont pay 20 percent ask, dont offended pressured offer free usually cheap necklace, add childs souviners.the trip santa domingo nice worth getting early, took marinium snorkle tour not crowded, hour snorkling rest riding boat crew entertaining make great coco loco.if want cigars ask desk don lucas cigar factory, pick motel process making cigars, know not cheap, great english speaking guide well.this great place stay benifits dinner riu properties walking distance, questions feel free ask try answer, | 5 |
nice place visit good maid service great, rooms kept, no unpleasant odor s described previous guests, wait staff great friendly attentive, added praise goes claudia julianna joel, bartenders pretty good not friendliest seen busy, desk staff quick resolve issues pleasant not friendly, excursions worth extra effort safari shopping, hotel service excellent 5 stars.the bad tap water not drinkable, food mediocre best, edible n't expect gourmet dining, food 3 5 stars, cousin continuing intestinal problems 5 8 days, entertainment amateurish, island million great entertainers, did n't, young lady beautiful voice background skit, expect karaoke patron dance contest lots lip-synching old musicals, dancing entertainers good, overall entertainment 1 5 stars, deep sea fishing trip lousy, n't think captain mate knew doing, fish quite bit, trip 110 boat ride, | 4 |
casino fixed, resort beautiful, start beginning, booked expedia, it__Ç_é_ usually best price, thing dint come transportation resort, taxi cost 35 2 people, 30 minute drive, hotel beautiful, decor style materials just beautiful, hotel clean, cleaning staff corner clock, tip housekeeper little day leave treats surprises, use safe heard things stolen, bring tip money, hotel does not change, breakfast superb, meals aren__Ç_é_ great, impressed restaurants, reservation process annoying, pool beach excellent service great, food wasn__Ç_é_ best definitely worth money, recommend daily excursions, particular liked best safari/plantation/local culture tour, tour guides awesome mix serve drinks moving truck, pretty insane, door riu macao, small casino, don__Ç_é_ play game far left corner wooden wheel, it__Ç_é_ trap, big expensive trap club macao, music pretty good lot staff goes work, decide, overall recommend riu palace, | 4 |
nice resort, husband 4 friends stayed riu palace punta cana 5/18 5/25, palace appointed kept clean, yes problem smell rooms, took febreeze help smell clothes washing returned, did washcloths 4 days not tipped 3 day cleaning staff, gathered limited number washcloths available not room received, staff friendly helpful, loved octavio pool bar pablo served drinks day pool, marie cruz main bar make sure needed, remember tip employees, work 14 hour days make little money, people actually tipped, course buffet did little old things morning lunch, evening buffets little better, tried italian thought best steaks property, steak house lunch served disappointed, gourmet restaurant excellent opinion loved grouper, reviews read pleasantly surprised food.punta cana not place wish 8:00. punta cana not town lot little pueblo want shopping basically nonexistent, caribbean street riu macao joke, better deals shops palace property, course beach prettiest seen totally unspoiled, did nothing 7 days lay beach pool came away great tans, stayed riu properties 3 years guests accomodiate exceptional job, palaces spotless cleaning working grounds, not waste time going captain cooks, charge 50 person platter langostino shrimp fish cooked long ca n't eat, course price does include beer sangria want, food covered flies platter set table, platter lined banana leaves gnats swarming removed food platter, tried just order lobster 140, tried tell lobster imported island know fact not, caribbean rock lobster party cuba knew difference, understand world country yes flies food riu not like place, unpleasant experience.we spent morning going new mall punta cana, hard rock not open tony roma, 30 shops open sell high end clothes only.all enjoyed stay riu palace punta cana intresting places doubt return, | 3 |
nice not husband honeymooned april 30- 7 riu palace, arrival amazed excited beauty hotel, excitement ended shortly sent sports bar eat lunch place open arrived, lunch menu consisted refrigerated hamburgers hotdogs nuked microwave brave try stale tortilla chips nacho cheese, food did not improve rest week, time arrived home lost weight lack food excited eating wendy, food exceptions breakfast disgusting smelled bad, choice specialty resturaunts did not want eat main dining hall line daily 9 make reservations resturaunts not reservation, sleeping impossible, wake early beach towels towel person run beach save chairs did not day, food half way decent club sandwich room service, men required wear long pants dinner, travel agent did not tell luckily husband packed pants, saw people turned away resturaunts, choice alcohol poor, travel agent told shelf liquor kind beer wanted foreign import domestic, included inclusive package, liquor not shelf ask drinks, did n't ask got virgin drinks, beer available brahma beer gross imitation pbr, want beer buy skunky bud light el presidente 2 4 gift shop depending works prices change pocket extra money, room nice smelled like grandmothers basement musty, stayed wet entire week expected tropical area, hotel absolutley gorgeous picture perfect beaches, staff nice, people working outside resort resort just money, shopping not fun try scam, prices try buy expensive 5 pringles, non motorized water activities listed inclusive hard free pay 25 lessons, told did not need lesson make reserve water craft wanted reserve day sit hours beach, lack night life, shows strange little kids singing doing bunny hop evening entertainment bar, best trip did not let things ruin time not stay hotel, people met resorts said good food drinks really liked staying not completely turned going dominican republic, recommend lot research, | 3 |
mixed reviews accurate just returned week stay riu palace, having read reviews site prior going prepared, actually reviews accurate, good bad discriminating travelers having stayed legit 5 star hotels/resorts world, sum quickly resort 5 star property looks wise 3 star level service food else.good1, resort beautiful maintained, rooms nice good size, 1 adult 2 kids room no problems, 2. pool beach beautiful clean.3, service generally excellent prompt delivery drinks room service etc. especially all-inclusive property, walked beach trays drinks/water day didnt wanted come run request, impressed.4, staff nice accomodating.bad1, beds horrible hard felt like sleeping wood.2, people staff speak english encounter problem issue frustrated.3, food european style disappointing especially kids, able things liked got tired eating stuff day day, food not bad iberostar properties not great, sit-down restaurants no better just choose from.4, mixed/tropical drinks horrible, make good mojito find.5, zero night especially kids, shows poor did not start 9:45pm late kids, easy add kid-friendly activities resort reason riu elected ping-pong table, disappointed aspect, rains forget bring dvds good books.6, reserve beach chairs pretty early, beach chairs umbrellas gone 8am.we filled review cards expressing views manager saw negative comments cards collected believe not torn, wierd reaction especially positive, | 3 |
true paradise just came dream vacation, excellent beginning end, featureshotel nice luxury hotel beautiful groundsroom large king bed nice view room 2133, little odor humidity byg 5 minutes afterthat use itfood excellent, not time dr let tell huge variety food, people eat junk food criticize food, n't afraid, lots seafood beef chicken pasta buffet excellent caviar day, drinks plentyfull order pina colada run dorado pina colada brown rhum excellentservice excellent need speak good english spanish french, beach nice send palm trees waves, nice breeze heatambiance like party not place want relax enjoy life paradiseoverall quality not hesitate great time, | 5 |
absolutely wonderful happy resort recommend, regards previous posters did not like food say picky not adventurous dining not like choices, food good not cruise quality hungry satisfied, qualifier sushi japanese restaurant not good wasnt surprised, your'e dominican, hotel absolutely gorgeous, really maintain cleanliness barely saw trash/empty glasses/etc, brought candles based reading reviews issues odors, did not beautiful view ocean actually enjoyed privacy balcony overlooked lawn, great return heartbeat sad leave, | 5 |
4 days paradise food drink sun poker returned punta cana sadly march 4. traveled large group adults child infants enjoyed trip immensely, hiccups way turned fine.our connecting flight atlanta punta cana oversold looking volunteers seats, reconfirmed seats members party did not confirmed seat member party checked, did n't want leave person atlanta felt compensation offering 600 credit person hotel food vouchers upgrade business class day worth bumped keeping party, delta allowed individuals wanted stay extra day punta cana change return penalty, gamble not assured riu allow stay extra day.we spoke riu desk manager arrived situation requested rooms extended extra day, told need arrange travel agency did not control, checked day travel representative ask behalf told wanting stay extra day need pay 192 person, changed flight plans ready not happy, checked different manager day finally agreed comp night, hotel great clean luxurious beautiful, thing odd annoying did n't design rooms card keys instead issued real metal keys large keychains awkward carry, food buffet okay not selection remembered riu cancun, ate steak house night enjoyed n't attacked mosquitoes entire meal, did n't problems mosquitoes time trip, dined italian restaurant, restaurants problem accommodating large party, wait staff attentive italian restaurant.the evening entertainment riu palace punta cana lacking did n't bother spent evenings casino riu palace macao shore, plus sister riu properties just walk away properties better entertainment options.my wife avid poker players weary playing initially comments read reviewers, nights went spread 2/ 4 nlhe tables, night 5/ 10 nlhe game going 15 minutes convinced bring stakes 2/ 4 people uncomfortable playing high stakes, immediately tables filled college kids buying minimum 50 no max buy-in, locals seemingly play night employed casino initially worried collusion outright cheating, lot talking spanish did not understand confident not colluding, carlos tony locals friendly suffered bad beats, locals like gamble good hands roller coaster ride want involved big pots, wife ended booking wins combined sessions feel fortunate beat rake house takes 5 pot no maximum, example 1600 pot house took 80 rake compare vegas ac house caps rake 4 pot, players loose possible make money catch hands.my in-laws friends went excursion bavaro runners safari tour, said okay definitely not worth 80/person, initially agreed thinking 80, rest stayed resort needed good food sun pool beach poker, | 4 |
enjoyed palace home week following wonderful holiday riu palace punta cana, enjoyed moment remarkable vacation, resort truly beautiful chose suite jr suite corner room wrap balcony view courtyard ocean, walk closet nice touch complete length mirror 72 wooden hangers, solved slight musty odour slight fabreze problem, naid twice day doing thorough job amused halls cough drop left pillow evening bit unusual.the food good did not compare secrets capri mayan riviera brazillian restaurant exceptional. problem reserving specialty restaurant nad manage dine them.our complaint road airport process building exceptable highway, beach beautiful sand turquoise water, activity wishing participate just shopping make interesting boutiques palace grounds limited offer nice fashions acessories, carribbean street wonder.we came fortified bug spray required saw fly moth hubby spied small salamander entire week, malaria tablets recommend dr taking perscribed saw single mosquito cool evening.we pleased choice destination recommend wanting romantic peaceful holiday, enjoy, | 4 |
beaches beautiful food terrible, husband excited week vacation punta cana, long flight 8 half hour flying time.the riu palace punta cana beautiful looking resort, room nice, sheets felt horrible bed hard, floors marble slippery wet product, slipped couple times morning wiped right puddle did n't, beach beautiful grounds maintained, pool area busy paid towel guy hold chairs morning worth 5.unfortunately food absolutely terrible, supposed 5 star resort include food, vacation looking forward decent meal wine.the service desk not good, people not speak english tried hard communicate spanish just chose not help out.we, | 2 |
loved riu place punta cana just got rio palace punta cana hotel night january 27. want vacation really relax enjoy ocean pool eat drink place, really beautiful hotel nicest lobby room hotel, probably nicest island, nice hotels definitely, way grounds situated rooms view ocean, suites air conditioned ceiling fans sunken living rooms balcony clean, bathrooms big double sinks marble jacuzzi tub, not use a/c not know use fan notice island scent kind nice island, regarding language not staff speak english plenty key employees tell speak english languages, question just ask right person, staff polite ready serve, not tour knew arrived, beach absolutely beautiful lounge chairs situated palm trees, ocean hotel not rough not cold no shells easy just perfect.the pools refreshing staff pulls crowd day designated times teach dancing in/out water water aerobics games, usually just watch not participate loss fun, early best chairs ocean pool, likely lounge later want just not best location lounges available, strange make reservation dinner morning 6:30 pm later sittings want gourmet restaurants, reservations, eat buffet, buffet good just serve, buffet lobster twice not served gourmet restaurants, buffet dinner try, overall food good plenty, unless picky eater like.every night dinner stroll fountains sit small iron tables piazza, enjoy coffees liquors dessert just enjoy music singers starting 9pm stars, great enjoyable, not like entertainment cruise dance, not partner dance entertainment staff goes tables invites dance staff pool earlier day, nothing pushy gets enjoy themselves.before arrived hotel read reviews thought just make best poor choice, surprise great defintely like riu palace punta cana, | 4 |
horrible save money begin, just returned 10 day vacation punta cana, people palace real palaces hawaii cancun n't bother going resort.the food horrible unsanitary disgusting, food buffets unsanitary taken pictures send riu corporate offices, people using hands cereal containers not serving pieces food did want vegetarians nightmare, imagine people using serving pieces ham lettuce vegetables intended eat.the rooms roomy uncomfortable beds rock hard room 4 n't, beds double beds pushed barely held person, sheets beds not changed unless begged housekeeper change changed rotten smelling.the service said upper management day 6 10 day vacation major change service, suddenly servers pool attentive help seen hotel, commenting this.day 8 kicker encountered bugs room massive amounts ants furniture, try getting help ca n't understand single word say, practically drag piece furniture room help finally realized wanted, day 9 brought bugs luggage, lovely, thinking food room wrong, hotel open 6 months purely disgusting.i n't punta cana riu hotel paid vacation resort planet, | 2 |
touchy feely staff amazing foodincreadable selection fresh roasted meat table salad bar fish bar fresh fruit juice bar mornings, restraunts worth reservation.beach spectacularpool wonderfulstaff helpfulone huge complaint traveled female boss male staff continually times daily hit physically touchy.. got point hand say no approuched suggestivly, got towels morning pool boy rub me.. push later day.. subsequently employer towels.. dinner asked staff member said no said n't want fun.. american girls come fun great place couples.. single want left wear band.. not really stage shows folks hotel worked hard dancing really increadable.. overworked.. went tour sugar cane fields cigar factories.. not worthwile opinion ended getting money back.. lack safety item.. seatbelts.. people drank heavily.. disturbed me.. rooms amazing.. extravagent.., | 3 |
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