Just stayed there about a week before they close for renovations and I love the place. Beautiful, old hotel. If you're expecting a modern, new hotel, this is not it, but with an ice cream parlor, indoor/outdoor pools, and multiple tree-shaded verandas w/rocking chairs, I'd much prefer to stay here than someplace else. You could spend forever just walking around the place and looking at everything. The rooms are large, with very large walk-in closets (we had 2 in a basic 2 bed room).
You do have to take a short shuttle out to the beach (abt 5 min), but it really wasn't bad and the full service amenities at the beach (cabana service, restaurant/bar, locker room, showers, & pool) were very nice.
About the only negative thing was a couple instances of bad service, at the bar and at breakfast. The former was just a rude bartender and the latter was due to the fact that since they're closing so soon, they short on staff. That will probably clear up after re-opening.
Overall I loved it and am planning on going back in 2012. Finally, if you've ever seen the movie Dirty Dancing, this hotel is Kellerman's. That alone makes it interesting!
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