Had a nice large harbourfront room.
Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Well situated, this hotel has a lot going for it. The interior decor of the hotel and rooms is tired but there is some work ongoing. The meals are more disappointing - the evening buffet menu was far more attractive than the food. They do prepare some hot food in advance and it does not look particularly attractive or appetizing. The hot section at breakfast has the same problem. The staff were all courteous and helpful. Previous reviewrs complained about the road noise. We were not concerned by this - the location compensates.

we were lucky to have a sea view room on floor seven looking at the marina and the cathedral in the distance was wonderful. The room was clean and well kept. Yes it needed upgrading with better beds and bedding and you could do with tea and coffe making facilites. plus the balcony looked a bit tired and in need of secure railings for children but hopefully in the refurb these little niggles will be ironed out. The hotel wasnt busy and the staff couldnt do enough for us we were travelling with family and friends and they were great with our little one!
the breakfast was okay, plenty of coffee and a fair selection of food they had a power cut one morning but aparantly this happens qiute alot,
Yes there was building work on the other side but it didnt bother us.
the location is excellent very handy for the airport bus on the other side of the road we got a taxi one way and bus the other a saving of 8 euros each.
if the staff had been unfriendly I would have scored this lower because of the upgrade needed but as they were helpful, pleasant and friendly it made the difference to our trip!

Four friends departed 4/12/2011 after staying 7 days. This hotel is undergoing major reconstruction and refurbishment which will not be complete until April 2012 - ceilings and walls coming down in one half of the hotel. When this half is finished they will start on the other. Builders start work at 8am but as we are early risers and did not spend much time in the hotel during the day this was not too much of a problem.

Staff all very pleasant and eager to please but food very mediocre. Chips every day with everything, no fresh vegetables until last day. Tasteless soups, sauces and pastas, unappetising food except for the cold meats, cheeses, salads and fruit which didn't involve any cooking. Breakfasts were fine apart from crispy fried eggs and the breads were really good.

Hopefully, when this renovation is complete and the hotel is brought up-to-date, management will look at improving the standard and quality of food that is served up to guests.
My rating would be lower if it wasn't for the pleasant and helpful staff. especially the waiters, who were brilliant on the days they prepared the food for us.
Perhaps the Manager, who we were unable to talk with, should eat in the restaurant at night to sample what guests are being given.