I paid extra for a suite expecting a quieter, more premium experience, but unfortunately this was one of the noisiest hotels I’ve stayed in.
My suite was on the ground floor with a terrace overlooks a construction site one side and a strip club the other, with construction noise throughout the day. The private terrace and plunge pool were also in such a windy spot that they were unfortunately unusable for most of my stay. The main swimming pool was literally right next to the road with the construction site opposite.
Noise was the biggest issue. The hotel is next to the a party street, so there are people shouting and screaming in the early hours. Inside the hotel, noise carries from reception into the corridor as there is no door to separate, in addition my room was opposite an office, meaning I regularly heard phones ringing and doors slamming. Housekeeping staff were also shouting down the corridors from around 7am each morning.
On the positive side, the location is good, just a couple of minutes from the beach, surrounded by good restaurants, and within easy walking distance of both the Old Town and New Town. The room itself was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the complimentary minibar drinks were a nice touch, and housekeeping did do a great job keeping the room clean.
Overall, the lack of peace and quiet seriously affected my stay and my sleep. I was very glad I packed earplugs, but even with them I struggled to get a decent night’s rest.