Stay here if you plan to be out and about. Rooms are tiny, clean and nicely decorated. Staff was friendly and helpful. Supermarket and fruit stand in walking distance made it convenient to use the kitchen.

My colleagues and I stayed here for three weeks while judging a music festival. The hotel has charming, though smallish rooms, interestingly decorated, with microwave, fridge, etc. The smallness of the rooms is made up for by beautifully appointed public spaces with comfortable seating for reading, study and/or work. A splendid rooftop terrace also provided a beautiful outdoor area for late night meals, and visiting. The restaurant was first rate and the staff became like a family, interested in our work and eager to help make our stay as comfortable as possible. A pool would have been nice since we were there so long - but other than that we would definitely return again to this unique and welcoming hotel.

I booked a lunch for my partner and two guests here as we had stayed here in January and had a lovely lunch there . What a disappointment , the restaurant was empty and had no atmosphere . We were informed when given our menus that if we ordered desert we could have a free glass of wine which meant we had to decide right away if we could manage desert ? The waitress was very good at attending to us , after all we were the only people in the place .
After a very below average lunch which no one commented on which in itself tells a story . It had a school dinner feel about it ( Im talking 1970's uk here ) we went up to the smoking area and sat with no fans on ( we asked and one was put on for 10 minutes then shut off ! ) We ordered a drink and it has to be said having a drink when maintenance was going on and cleaners bringing out supplies and trailing it past you was not what you would expect , and we felt embarrassed that we had brought our guests here .
We would not go again and I had a wonderful reminder of my visit with the numerous midgy bites that I got in the restaurant .
Do not go you will be disappointed .

My husband and I have just enjoyed two nights' stay at this very special hotel. Port of Spain has several big chain hotels such as the Hilton, but if you want to enjoy something different and more redolent of the area, then this is the place to stay.
The majority of the rooms are themed, such as 'Government House, or 'Rum Shop' and are accordingly fitted out with the appropriate fittings, books and pictures. The attention of detail is excellent, and we particularly liked the common areas such as the library corner and the roof top terrace with a jacuzzi.
The hotel restaurant Battimamzelle is excellent and we had a memorable and sophisticated Creole meal. This is definitely one of the best restaurants on the island.
One slight criticism is that some of the staff on reception are rather laid back, but then that is one of the charms of Trinidad and must be allowed for. Breakfast was okay but not special, however, we will most certainly be returning to this hotel and to eat again at its fine restaurant.