Our last trip out to Las Palmas was twenty years ago in the late 80's,
so we were anticipating a shock to the system and our memories. Not so, it was meeting a dear old friend again. Splendid setting on Las Cantaries beach and recently refurbed promenade,surrounded by great bars, resturantes and of course an easy stroll from the bustling heart
of Las Palmas city center. An added bonus at this time of year Christmas was the very pleasnt lack of screaming and uncontrolled children. Ideal for that winter top up of sun with clean safe beach, medium flight time and excellent staff on hand. Go on spoil yourself

As said before, sitting on the downstairs terrace by the bar with a drink watching the world go by to the sound of the sea is a terrific experience. Las Palmas really is the promenade and beach as rest of town not so wonderful as say, Funchal, or Palma.

We had a small room facing the sea but low down. Others on city side of hotel suffered noise trouble.

Staff were very helpful but we did feel that the housekeeper may have been on holiday. Our terrace was not cleaned at all during our stay. Rooms generally could do with renovation, but we did sleep extremely well as so quiet except for the soothing murmur of the sea.

Food was good with cava and vodka available at breakfast to go with smoked salmon etc if wanted. However, not as good as at The Regency Palace in Funchal or Riu Bravo in Palma.

I particularly enjoyed the three free internet terminals and was able to introduce other guests to Tripadvisor.

A week in December away from the UK was bound to be good, but this hotel exceeded our expectations. Location in the quiet part of Las Palmas, right on the main pedestrianised promenade looking out on the bay, plus its own car park was really good; but the best thing of all was the quality of staff customer care and quality of the evening buffet in the main ground floor restaurant, or optionally the silver service roof-top restaurant

Although we had a ground floor view so missed out on the fantastic views of Las Canteras beach, the comfort and great location made up for it.

The room was a good size but a little bit tired and in general, the décor of the hotel is a bit too standard, the location and friendliness of the staff compensate. Try to get a breakfast table near the window, or even better outside on the terrace and you will enjoy the buffet with stunning views over the beach and watch the people of Las Palmas taking the first stroll of the day.