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 A home away from home Visited: February 2010 |
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| Posted by p_haywood | |
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As someone who loves Trinidad but hates big impersonal hotels, The Gingerbread House was a most fortuitous find. The website (www.trinidadgingerbreadhouse.com)gives a completely accurate description of the facilities of a very superior guesthouse, but cannot express just how much the resident proprietors add to any visit by welcoming you into most parts of their home, engaging in friendly conversations and answering all sorts of queries while still respecting your privacy. The house itslf was lovingly restored by them and has authentic architectural charm, while the en- suite guest rooms are cool and spacious. You can enjoy a full cooked breakfast, and a shady garden with recliners and a small pool which enable you to escape the heat (in a country like Trinidad you really should not wish to spend much of the daylight hours indoors!). The location is away from the noise and dust of central Port of Spain, but still within a kilometre or so of a compact capital city. There is a good range of restaurants quite close, the superb Veni Mange being the nearest. I may see you there! |
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| Caribbean Tourist Villa provided a welcoming environment. Visited: February 2010 |
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| Posted by salishab49 | |
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I stayed at the guest house during the Carnival, and I met the friendliest staff ever. I have been to other establishments, but I would return here any day. The rooms were clean and had all the modern conveniences. The staff was always helpful and courteous. The best thing was that we were able to walk downtown and to all the restaurants on "d Avenue". We were dressed in our costumes and practically walked out to the next street to join our band. I felt at home and welcomed by the staff here. I can't wait for next year's Carnival. |
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 It was nice, clean, and cozy! Visited: August 2009 |
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| Posted by reddread06 | |
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I stayed at the villa for seven wonderful nights! I was a little leery at first after reading the fair reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. The staff was very accommodating and courteous, and the room met my expectations. I was comfortable and I felt at home. In addition, it was very easy to get to town whether by transportation or foot. All in all, it was a great deal for the money, and I'm glad I stayed here. I would definitely stay here again! |
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| This is the most convenient and comfortable place. Visited: July 2009 |
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| Posted by syofd | |
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In July 2009 I stayed at The Diego Martin location, while visiting from New York City. It is conveniently located minutes from the capital of Port-Of-Spain. It is also easy to access all the highways, local taxis, shopping malls, pharmacies, restaurants and tourist attractions. I was given an evening waterfront nightspot / restaurant excursion by Mr. Tony. My accommodations were superb, and I was treated as if I was a family member. The efficiency unit contained cable TV, air conditioning, and a kitchen with a stove. He even provided a microwave for my convenience. Utensils, cutlery and hot water were all included. Access to the main house was granted to store frozen items, perishables or for formal dining. I felt at home, which is unlike a gratuity-driven hotel where guests are pressured to tip in response to excessive hypocritical kindness. I plan to return (this year) to Tony's Guest House. I will also recommend it to others. His rates are very affordable, and I would suggest a stay here without hesitation. I was very pleased. |
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 I was fine here. Visited: July 2009 |
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| Posted by salishab49 | |
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I stayed here for a week, and had a good time. There was nothing wrong with the place. |
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| Forty Winks is quaint, comfortable and well situated. Visited: October 2009 |
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| Posted by americaninmargarita | |
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This hotel/bed and breakfast is a convenient and comfortable place to stay in Port of Spain. I was en route from Miami to Margarita Island. Since there was no connecting flight available, I had to overnight here. I didn't want a large, expensive, and complicated hotel, so I opted for a small place in central Port of Spain. That way I could use the half a day to discover the town. I arrived in the evening to a cozy lobby where guests were hanging out. There was also a pleasant roof top terrace where you can relax and have a drink. Pam, the owner, was helpful and informative. The rooms were very small, but well equipped with cable TV and a large bathroom. I felt comfortable and safe - with no stress. Breakfast (included) the next morning was served in a sunny room and was hearty and delicious with local coffee! I took a stroll after breakfast with one of the guests, several blocks away to Queen's Park where we saw a group of beautiful polo horses. Pam called me a cab, and off I went back to the airport. My quick stay was pleasant and successful. It was worth the $100 a night. Call Pam ahead of time and see if she has time to fetch you at the airport! |
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 This place is a dump. Visited: September 2009 |
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| Posted by djugoon | |
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We stayed here because it was late at night, and the taxi driver at the airport said it was reasonable place to stay. However, the service was terrible and the food was almost just as bad. I wouldn't recommend this place to my enemies. |
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| It was great. Visited: May 2009 |
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| Posted by lisaraml28 | |
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The rooms were clean, the facilities were really good, and the breakfast was excellent. I loved my stay here. The only drawback was that the key card didn't work sometimes. |
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| Tradewinds Hotel is a home away from home! Visited: February 2009 |
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| Posted by hanamania | |
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I just wanted to express how extremely pleased I was with my trip back home for Carnival 2009. I live in the Bahamas now, and visited my home country with Bahamian friends and we all loved it! We arranged transportation with the hotel shuttle service, with a very nice driver named Nigel, and the courteous front desk staff was very helpful in assisting us with any information we needed. Even though we were busy with fetes and other events, the Friday night karaoke was a blast! Our rooms were clean and spacious, the food was excellent, and the location was great. I was able to be close to family and friends, yet be close to the highway for Port of Spain events! This was a wonderful hotel and I recommend it to everyone. I am looking forward to returning in 2010. |
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| What a pleasant stay! Visited: August 2009 |
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| Posted by sexychic73 | |
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I must say thank you to the staff at Tradewinds Hotel for a very warm welcome and the hospitality that my other half and I received. The food at Driftwood was out of this world, and the service was unbelievable. I could go on and on, but you have to experience it for yourself. I will be back at Tradewinds for a longer stay in October. I'm sure my experience will be even better. Oh, I must not forget Franklin, the security guard. I appreciated his help in everything. He made sure we were comfortable. See you guys at Tradewinds soon! |
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| It was awful. Visited: April 2008 |
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| Posted by jcossi23 | |
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I stayed at this guest house, and it was a nightmare. When we arrived, there was no water. It was hard to go somewhere else to bathe. Also, the kitchen was a very filty. The only good thing I could say is that the house was completely empty when we were here, so privacy wasn't a problem. I won't recommend Tony's Guest House to anyone. |
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| They need a small restaurant. Visited: January 2009 |
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| Posted by walleyne | |
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I stayed two weeks at the Palms in January. I ended up here because my friend did not arrange a place for me. I came in at 8.30 am. The lady at the front desk accommodated me without a reservation. She did not even charge me an early check in, as with other hotels. She offered me their continential breakfast, while I waited for my friend to find me. I later learned her name is Kathy-Ann, and she is the manager. I have not seen a person so willing to serve the needs of the guests. She was always there to help. I thought she was the owner - she was in early, and would leave late every day! She took Sunday off, and still the lady at the front desk (Pamela) was able to access Ms. Castillo to solve any problem. That is exquisite! The hotel was clean, light and airy. The rooms were modern, and the beds were comfortable. They also had cable, WI FI, and hot water. The air conditioning worked wonderfully. In addition, Michael, the hotel's driver, was knowledgeable and always punctual. The breakfast should be a full breakfast, not a continental. They did not have a restaurant, but there was a Chinese restaurant and a Roti shop within walking distance. There was also the Trincity Mall. This hotel offers value for your money. It's the same quality as the brand name hotel close by, but for half the price. I must also comment on the warm, comfortable, and homey atmosphere of the Palms Hotel. I also appreciated the gracious and genuine hospitality of Ms. Castillo. You can see she loves her work, and it shows in the level of comfort that is provided for all who stay there. |
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| I will visit again. Visited: March 2009 |
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| Posted by doctorov18 | |
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I spent two weeks at Tony's and enjoyed every day. They had a kitchen with utensils, hot and cold water, and cable TV. Also, the manager/owner was always available to assist with rental cars and local site tours. |
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| It was very poor. Visited: February 2009 |
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| Posted by bevlyn75 | |
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My husband and I were very disappointed with the service we received at the Melbourne Inn. The price was reasonable, and the rooms were okay. However, the service was terrible. The lady at the front desk had a very rude attitude. It was as though she did not want to help - even though she tried to because it was her job. There were big roaches. I saw one of them in the room as I was checking out. I'm glad I didn't see it when I checked in! There are no refrigerators in the room. At least put a small fridge in the rooms for guests to use! If we needed to use a refrigerator, we were told to go upstairs, so if we had any drinks, we had to leave it in a refrigerator where it would be accessed by other guests. The stove looked as though it had been there 100 years - very unclean. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Usually I don't like to complain, but this was ridiculous. They need to make some major improvements. |
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| This is a great corporate hotel. Visited: May 2008 |
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| Posted by delly_jm | |
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They have wonderful staff - they open doors and treat you well. They also provide complementary newspapers from all over the world. The beds are comfortable, they offer wall-mounted plasmas, and have chocolate in the room. The shower concept is interesting - not what i'm used to, but it could work. I wasn't sharing the room. They have a great pool deck, and restaurant ambience was nice. |
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| Visit The Gingerbread House, and you will not be disappointed. Visited: March 2009 |
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| Posted by green_wo38 | |
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The Gingerbread House is an oasis from the bustle of Port of Spain, well-placed for the ferry port, the bus terminus, not forgetting Queen's Park Oval and lots of places to eat and drink. We stayed in the front bedroom (family room) for a week. We had comfy beds, a spacious en-suite bathroom, plenty of storage space for bits and pieces, plus a TV for husband and 13-year-old son to keep up with the English Premier League! Rosemary and Bernard Mackay have carefully restored the old house. It is a charming blend of old and new, welcoming and comfortable. Every morning, sustained by Rosie's full Anglo-Caribbean breakfast, we sallied forth either to watch England lose the Test match at Queen's Park Oval or to explore Port of Spain and further afield knowing we could return to cool down in the splash pool or relax in the garden before going out again. Rosie Mackay has lived in Trinidad for over 30 years, and her advice on getting round, where to eat, and what to avoid is as good as a guidebook. We used to consult "The Oracle" most days and she never failed us. Nothing was too much trouble for Rosie and we all soon felt at home. Do visit The Gingerbread House, you will not be disappointed. |
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| It is what it is. I felt very safe here. Visited: February 2009 |
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| Posted by trinicharl07 | |
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We stayed at Cascadia Hotel for the carnival, and it is what it is. The hallway carpet smelled old. However, the room we got was not that bad. The hotel was about five minutes drive further than the Normandie, so it was a little isolated, gated, and by tucked to the left on a hill. Safety in Trinidad is a huge concern, and I must say I felt very safe here. There was an electronic safe in the room where we could safely store our items, and change the codes every time we wished. I was able to safely keep my 15-inch laptop in the safe. One thing, we had the do not disturb sign on the door, and we spoke to the housekeeper not to clean the room. However, some other housekeeper came after her, ignored the sign, and entered and cleaned up for us, changed the linens and made the beds. That was weird, even with the sign - but it was okay seeing we had placed items in the safe already. The hotel front desk staff, Pat, was a darling who worked with me so much. Whenever I needed a taxi, she called for it and assisted us along the way. She was, and is, a wonderful person. She was very concerned about us, and made sure we were okay. Breakfast was delicious, and was included in our rate. I was able to pick up breakfast and take to the room. The grounds were very beautiful, but the rooms need a lot of updating. However, the linens on the beds were clean, and we received clean and fresh linens while we were here. Carnival Monday morning the water was off. When we called, they said they were working on it. When it came back, it was brown and quickly became clear, so we were able to shower and get to our mass band. All in all, out of a possible five, I give Cascadia a five for service thanks to Pat; a five for security including the safe; a three for food because the bread was quite hard most of the time; and one and a half for the décor of the rooms and the conditions of the rooms. Considering all that (believe it or not), I might just return because of the service and how safe I felt in the hotel. |
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| Palms Hotel is a little gem. Visited: March 2009 |
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| Posted by janewinters | |
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While traveling with friends to watch the test match in Trinidad, we desperately needed somewhere to stay as the hotel we had booked into was so disgusting we couldn't stay in it. As all other hotels in port of spain were fully booked, I was recommended the Palms, by the Holiday Inn and booked two rooms. The hotel was absolutely delightful. It was first class for cleanliness and quality of rooms. Also, the friendly and helpful staff made our stay a delight. Unfortunately, there was no restaurant or bar. However, it was very close to Trincity Mall where there were many nice restaurants. |
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| I had a good stay in Palms Hotel. Visited: March 2009 |
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| Posted by redsmurf | |
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I had an excellent stay in this nice, clean hotel. It was easy access to both Port of Spain and the airport. I stayed for six nights watching test cricket in Port of Spain. They offered cheap rooms when compared with other hotels - and it was safe. |
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| This was a nightmare on Elm Street. Visited: September 2008 |
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| Posted by louie | |
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The area was dreadful. There were no restaurants, except a few risky fast food joints. It did not seem safe at night. The owners seemed cold and unfriendly. The first thing they did was to verify the validity of our currency under a lamp - and with a magnifying glass! The bed was dirty (we found what looked like pubic hair). Also, the room had tiny bugs. To top it off, breakfast was awful. The butter was rancid, and the staff had sour looks on their faces. Just go anywhere - but not to this house of horrors. |
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