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This is a great hotel and grounds. Visited: January 2006 Posted by penroy1965 This was a wonderful hotel. It was my first all-inclusive vacation, though. I would never do it again. The first night, I waited at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours for dinner, and it did not improve much as the week progressed. The food was excellent, but the service was beyond poor. 3 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? New management Visited: January 2006 Posted by charles Just to say that le Meridien is no longer running these properties, Le Domaine and l'Habitation are now two separate entities. Le Domaine has just reopened after 18 months of renovation works and will be happy to welcome you all with its new international team. Charles d'Esclercs Attaché de direction www.ledomainestmartin.com 5 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Do not stay at Le Meridien! Visited: January 2005 Posted by mikejoseph What happened to the luxury hotel chain called Le Meridien? It no longer exists. What you end up with is The Holiday Inn with no service. Everything is overpriced and underserviced.They do not deserve to take my money. The hotel is falling apart.Sell it to someone who wants to be in the hotel business so they can return it to its former glory. The irony is that Le Meridien has so much potential.Under current management/ownership it will never reach it. Do not even think about staying here. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Le Meridien has a beautiful beach, but is a rundown hotel. Visited: December 2004 Posted by expertidea Service really didn't seem to exist here. Decor was 1960s, garish (not at all tropical) and spartan. Meals were better in Grand Case. Their funds must have been spent on external impression. I think they'd be better spent on training the staff. My lasting impression was of a "has been" hotel - once a fine place (location, beach and grounds), that has been allowed to age ungracefully. I found that meals, amenities, entertainment, phone, TV, etc. were all severely lacking here. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Overall, this was a relaxing andsecluded island. Visited: November 2004 Posted by therizz13 As a couple in our twenties, we really enjoyed the resort because it was secluded and relaxing. We would not recommend this resort for people going to party. The food was good, although there was not a lot of variety. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. And the entertainment in the evening was great. There was something different to enjoy every night. We would recommend this resort to couples of any age who want a relaxing vacation. 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Our stay was very enjoyable. Visited: November 2004 Posted by nobrien We visited this resort in the middle of November. It was just right for us. We are in our early sixties, and we are not the late night party types. You would definitely need a car here, and can rent one at the hotel, at a very reasonable price. The food was very good, we were on all-inclusive. We had no complaints about food, drinks, etc. The staff in the restaurants were a bit slow, but hey, we were on vacation, so what was an extra few minutes. If you speak to the in the right manner, they will look after you. The resort itself could be modernized with some fresh paint. The rooms were clean, but kind of bare. The beach was nice and secluded, and no one bothered us. The people in the reception area were very obliging, we had no complaints at all. We had a very nice time here, and would certainly visit again. 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This was the perfect getaway. Visited: August 2004 Posted by roseanna1984 This hotel was just what two tired New Yorkers needed. The service was excellent and there was really nothing to grump about. The islanders do have a slower pace of doing things, so to get around, hire a car. One at the resort costs $28 a day and it's the only way to see everything and get to the beaches. The resort was very secluded which was nice, and very, very quiet. As far as food went, we can recommend "La Vie en Rose", in Marigot and the "Belle France" on site was also good. There was no end of places in Grand Case, too. Also, the " Boo Boo Jam" cafe on the Orient Beach is a must. It was away from all the other touristy places and they served a triple rum and coke for $3, enjoy and relax, this place is paradise! 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? BEWARE!!!! Visited: April 2004 Posted by wtennant I have been fighting with my credit card companies since my stay at this dump!Somebody at the hotel got ahold of my credit card number while I was there in April and keeps charging charges that come up on my credit card as Le Merdian.The place was a night mere that keeps coming back to haunt me!It is not like my trip to this dump was bad enough..it won't go away!If you have to go to St.Martin.Don't stay here there are too many other better places to stay.Try La Sammana or anything on the dutch side.( The Dutch were much more friendly than the mean ole french)However, meals were great on the french side in Grand Case.Forget eatting at Le Merdian.The Buffet in the steaming sun was rude!And, unless you want to watch your hair turn grey as you wait for dinner at any of the resturants at L Merdian for that matter!One good thing...Champagne was cheap and quite good which helps since you are treated like a dog!I have nothing nice to say so I better stop.I am trying a British Island next.No more naked french that shouldn't be "nakey"! 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? They seemed to hate Americans. Visited: April 2004 Posted by wtennant This was the nightmare vacation of our lives. It seemed like once they find out that we were American..forget about it! We were yelled at, ignored, staff seemed to pretend they didn't see us, hear us, and generally ignored us. We own a restaurant, so when we go away, we want to tip and be nice. But if you are thinking of staying here - if anyone is really hell bent on staying here - I suggest you take the money that you would have spent on this trip and set it on fire. It will make you feel better than a trip to Le Merdien! 2 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? perfect location, nice beach, NO 5 stars. Visited: January 2004 Posted by raaymakers Stayed in Le Domaine for a week in Januari 2004. The resort is worn out. Staff at reception & restaurants are defintly NOT friendly, and i must say we are young people who adjust easily, but never a smile, or a friendly attitude, the staff dont cares. La belle France the main restaurant is poor, the service is very bad, staff is aggresive.. (due to all inclusive) Go out and eat outside, just in front of the hotel are 2 good options. In Domaine there is La Verandah, service is good here, Breakfast very poor & simple, but good, Location superb. Diner at La verandah is like it shoot be, good food & Service. Beach is nice, Beachbeds & furniture old, dirty, and 60 % was broken. Dont expect 5 stars, at least 3 stars+ Rooms are clean and spacy. Tippical Le meridien, Good looks, bad maintenance (repairs) 1 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? What a secluded treasure! Visited: July 2003 Posted by slcrew18 What a treat this resort was! It was so secluded and empty (it was off-season)... a perfect atmosphere to just relax and forget about it all! There was an activities booth that set up several day trips for us to nearby islands... it was easy, efficient, and well-worth it! Also, the people here were nice and always helpful. We would definitely recommend it and return here if ever back on St. Martin. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Could have done without the ants.... Visited: June 2003 Posted by candacel After originally being booked at the Maho Beach Resort, which the web site neglected to mention was right beside the airport, the peace and quiet of Le Meridien was a welcome relief. The hotel is surrounded by mountains. The grounds were extremely well maintained and beautiful. The beach was lovely as well. This was not a service oriented hotel, but if you wanted a drink you could get it yourself from the bar. The on site restaurants were adequate although expensive. My main problem with this hotel were the ants in my room. The manager was kind enough to show me three other rooms, unfortunately they also had ants. They sent someone in to spray but the ants persisted thoughout our stay. The attitude my complaints were met with was, this is the Caribbean, we have ants. Which is fine, except I do not expect to find ants in my bed in a four star hotel. Except for the ants it would have been a lovely place to stay. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? It exceeded my expectations. Visited: April 2003 Posted by jeff After much research, we booked our honeymoon at Le Meridien. The resort exceeded our expectations. We booked a suite on the L'Domaine side of the property. I can only comment on this side, since we really didn't see the L'Habitation side (although it did look somewhat less appealing than Domaine). Our suite was very spacious with a large balcony facing the lagoon, and a small balcony off the side since we had a choice end unit suite. The layout of the suite was nice. There were two separate areas to get ready with sinks and a nice sized hot tub in the bedroom area. Be prepared to walk to the amenities, as the resort was rather spread out. This added to the privacy, though. The included deluxe breakfast each day was outstanding with fresh fruit, croissants, omelets made to order, etc. We also tried the various small restaurants on the property. They were sub-par compared to the wonderful restaurant options in nearby Grand Case. My suggestion would be to skip them and head to Grand Case every night and sample the various places along the beach. Bar service was typically slow - as in most other areas of the Caribbean. It was pretty much self-serve by the pool, the staff didn't seek guests out to see if they wanted anything - which was fine by us. The beach was adequate. I didn't care for the Lagoon Beach as I prefer open ocean style beaches like Orient Beach, which was just ten minutes away. We stayed nine nights. Overall, it was a really nice experience. Tips: Try the Grand Case restaurants such as L'Pressoir or Il Neptune for Italian. For a special meal, try the restaurant at La Sammana. They had an excellent view on the water and good food, but it was very expensive. also, rent a car. You'll need it for trips into Marigot and Phillipsburg - although the hotel offered daily shuttle trips to both towns. Cuban cigar lovers should go to La Casa Del Habanos in Marigot. They had an excellent selection and good service. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Perfect vacation. Visited: October 2001 Posted by juliejeffpeters We were looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation, and that is what we got. We had a great view of the ocean from our room (Le Domaine). The grounds were beautiful, the service excellent, and the beach was nice. The cove had very calm water. We felt secluded yet were a short 10-minute drive across the mountain to Grand Case and 15-minute drive to Orient. Lunch at the Terrace was good, but it’s worth it to make the short drive to the bakeries and restaurants in Grand Case for breakfast and dinner. TIP: If you're looking for cold air-conditioned rooms, don't go to the Caribbean! It's tropical and humid. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? This is not close to a 5+ rating Visited: July 2001 Posted by WMSTANLEY This property is a total disappointment. The rooms were musty with poor air. The property had gardens that needed work and were simply ugly in the "field" between the pool and the beach. The so-called "all-inclusive option" allows you to simply eat at a bar-restaurant at the marina across the road from the hotel. There are numerous properties that are much nicer than this. It has been rated as a 5+. Trust me, it’s at best a 4. We checked out, as did an entire group involving 6 couples. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Tropical paradise! Visited: June 2001 Posted by mast61971 We did a lot of research before going and learned that this was one of the best resorts on the French side. We stayed in Le Domaine in a gorgeous oceanfront suite. The view and room were perfect, everything worked well, the service was excellent, the food was fine and the location perfect. It was close enough and not too far from Orient and Grand Case. We liked it so much we will return next year. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Worth the drive--a great place to stay. Visited: June 2001 Posted by neverluuz This hotel seems a bit far but it was well worth the trip. It is approximately 30 minutes from the airport (with the town traffic). We were greeted by the hotel’s friendly staff and brought to our room by the assistant manager, who gave us a quick tour of the hotel. We loved our room! We had a balcony, king-sized bed, and a round tub shower. The room was decorated with a sort of French Caribbean accent and was extremely comfortable. Stay away from in-room refreshment; a can of Coke was $4.00! The pool and beach was very clean and the staff was always around to provide and change towels by the poolside. We had breakfast on our 2nd day and were a bit disappointed. The eggs were cold, the bacon was bit greasy and milk was quit warm for cereal. If you're not a breakfast kind of couple, I wouldn't bother with it! We rented a Jeep and really explored the island. The Dutch side was great for duty free shopping, but you can also find the same or better items on the French side. I think we enjoyed the French side a bit more. If you love upscale shopping, don't even bother with the Dutch side. Yes, there’s a Hermes store and Cartier watches! Orient beach was terrific. It was approximately 15 minutes from our hotel by car. It had nice clean powdered sand, crystal clean water, a changing room, restaurants, and a snack bar. A bit pricey but was worth it with all of the conveniences. To sum it up, St. Martin was not the way it was before the big hurricane hit the island few years ago. A few hotels on the Dutch side didn't even bother to rebuild and big chain stores just decided to pack up and leave forever. One thing that the island will always have is friendly people and nice clean beaches. We can't wait to go back again and again. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? A nice place to stay if you have kids, but... Visited: April 2001 Posted by amy My husband and I just returned from Le Meridien in St. Martin. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay there. The room we had (Standard Garden View) was fine, although the air conditioning didn't work that well. Le Meridien was very busy and seemed like it would be a great place for a family vacation. There were lots of families and activities for kids. Every night they had live entertainment and the food was awesome. The beach there was okay, but there were much more beautiful beaches on the island only a short drive from the hotel. It was quite family-oriented, so if you are looking for a quiet, romantic vacation this may not be the place for you. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Beautiful and secluded Visited: March 2001 Posted by citysquiggle My fiancé and I really enjoyed our five-night stay here. We were upgraded to a larger room at check-in and the air conditioning worked fine. There are restaurants besides those run by the hotel within walking distance and there are activities, like snorkeling and diving, that you can do without renting a car. We took a day boat trip to snorkel in Anguilla that left from the hotel's beach and my fiancé went diving with a group that left from a dock next to the hotel. However, if you want to go to Marigot, Grand Cas, the casinos or Phillipsburg, you should rent a car. There are taxis, but they cost as much as renting a car. The roads in St. Martin and St. Maarten are well paved and the main road makes a loop around the island, so it's hard to get lost. This hotel is up and then down a very big curvy hill, so walking is pretty much out of the question. Our runty rental car almost didn't make it up the hill one rainy night. There's also an Internet kiosk in the lobby so you can check your e-mail and send a web cam photo of yourself to your jealous family, friends and co-workers. 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful? Very pretty property but the AC could be cooler. Visited: November 2000 Posted by rick_edw The hotel is very pretty nestled in a secluded cove. The staff was friendly and did go out of their way to move us to 3 different rooms in an attempt to find fully functional AC. We finally gave up. Perhaps if the rooms had ceiling fans the lukewarm AC would have been OK. Great water pressure in the shower though. Breakfast buffet was good. Two pools and a private beach were pleasant. Bottom line: at the room rates being charged I expected a cool room. 0 users found this review helpful. 1 found this review unhelpful. Did you find this helpful?

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