Royal Palm Suite Hotel

Not What I Expected – Disappointed but Grateful for the People I stayed at Royal Palm Suite Hotel in Trinidad and was quite disappointed. The room didn’t include a refrigerator as advertised, the water pressure was very low, there was a phone in the room that doesn't work, and the towels and furniture were worn out. I even encountered cockroaches, which was unsettling. The property really needs an upgrade. That said, the staff were kind and helpful throughout my stay. My taxi driver, John, was professional and dependable. Mr. Brown even lent me his charger when I needed one, and several others—whose names I sadly don’t recall—showed genuine hospitality. While the facilities fell short, the people made a difference. I appreciate their warmth, but I hope the management addresses the property’s condition soon. I would not recommend this hotel. TERRIBLE!

The property is not well maintained at all. There was no trash can in our room, so we had to save trash in a plastic bag we had. We told this to the person at the front desk, who had no response. The rooms were not well cleaned, and everything is old and pretty beat-up. We were lucky to find a place for Carnival, but it was way too expensive for what was provided and not a nice place to stay.

Severely Outdated, Not Safe, Not Clean,No Internet Overall - 1/10 Bad. Paid $4k for 2 Rooms during Carnival. The good: close to food and the staff is friendly, that's it. The Bad: check-in process was efficient but not the greatest. I liked how they treated me like I was a member of their family - I felt welcomed and safe. At the room, entry door handle is shabby and anyone can access any room with a credit card -- huge red flag. Security is downstairs but he's not always there. They did their best to clean, but that was not enough. Spider cobwebs on the lamps, corners, and inside simple-to-reach places like the draws. Lots of draws and closet space but you can't use them because the wood is dilapidated. Phones and the internet in the rooms do not work. Sheets seemed new, but the comforters had rust stains. Bathroom is a nightmare. The shower curtain rings were super-super rusty, along with the water handles. The shower's hot water would turn cold mid-shower, and the water would not drain. Imagine trying to get clean after Jouvert and waiting for ankle-high water to drain so you can clean your feet. The toilet would not flush, so I had to be creative after each #2 -- flush a total of 3+ times until it all disappeared. Overall the hotel is in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. I learned they've been closed down for a while but reopened about 9 months before Carnival to prepare for the crowd. This is not a hotel; it's more of a salvaged, outdated rental.