... that he will sell the property if the offer will be what he wants (pretty much). We will try again in December, if the place still exists. We have no real concern regarding the cleanliness, the crew keeps it in pretty reasonable condition. However, repairs and further investments are postponed ... more

... minimal (this is an older property) and you're likely to be disappointed, but they do have a small microwave and refrigerator (older models). Rooms and beds are small, but Ocean Palm offers a full cable TV lineup, there's coffee in the (small) lobby and small quantities of ice ... more

... is perfect for a Haulover vacation. Sadly, all the other motels there are already gone. This is the only one left and rumors among the guests is the deal to sell is already done, it just a quetion of when they will tear it down to build a highrise. I ... more

... complained, they finally opened the W&D closet. We could use the washer, but maintenance couldn't figure out how to get the dryers working. Did you happen to use them on your visit?. We are staying w/ three kids for 10 days so, unfortunately, vacation laundry is a must ... more

... away from Rosewood as the property manager, it is still the same person as General Manager. We too had issues with service when we stayed there when it was a Rosewood. I would love to hear it has improved, but the GM was part of the issue in my opinion ... more

... Golden Strand is a holdover from the good old days, a timeshare resort situated right on the beach at Collins and 179th Street. We used the RCI retail rental site to rent an apartment - far less expensive than the hotel rates for the area. Thanks for posting the Times article ... more

The Palace is nicer than the Trump International( ( it is nolonger a Sonesta hotel chain). Tha Palace is a private condo, the International is a hotel. Both properties share the common pools and grounds not sure about the service. ... more

WOW! You're a great resource. I see you live in Staten Island. I'm in Brooklyn. Do you have a place in Sunny Isles? We're going to rent someone's condo at Le Meridien for 4 nights. Looking forward to prolonging summer... more