St. Martin - St. Maarten
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St. Martin/St. Maarten Hotel, Resort & Villa Reviews Reviews
Hotel Mont Vernon
04/15/2005
Reviewers Rating:  Fair
The Hotel is in what is probably the best location on the island. Private, secure and quiet. The room was cool, clean and large with a nice view of the beach, but compared to other three star facilities in the Caribbean, the hotel failed completely. The food was poor. Well below the standard of the plain food served in Cuba and not in the same league as Cancun. There was an unpleasant smell of old cooked fish, goat and hamburger from the lunch kitchen all day as you went between the pool and the beach. There are supposed to be three bars but we only ever found two open and never at the same time. The bars were a good seven or eight minute climb apart, depending on your energy level, so getting thirsty in the wrong location was irritating. The pool bar closed at 5pm. so relaxing with a cold drink in the early evening by the pool or beach was difficult if not impossible. Unless you are extremely fit, this hotel is not for you and could benefit from golf cart or a miniature train service, escalators and an elevator.
The free car rental was great and the well dented and scratched car got us around the beautiful island several times without our having to worry about its condition deteriorating. We met with what could only be described as "attitude" from most of the staff, although one or two did go out of their way to help. Service was noticeably better for French speaking people. The four dinners outside the hotel were all good and made a nice change from basic.
The duty free shopping in Philipsburg was great. If we ever return to the island it will definitely be to the Dutch side where we were treated with friendship and respect.
My wife, who is usually the personification of joy, patience and forgiveness, wishes that we had skipped this vacation or gone elsewhere.
Barry
Hotel Mont Vernon
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- Enjoy a secluded hideaway in the corner of the long and scenic Orient Bay Beach on the island's northeastern edge.
- The newly refurbished Hotel Mont Vernon offers the essential Caribbean experience with a touch of international flair.
- After a day strolling along the fabulous white sand beach, cool off with a dip in the largest freshwater pool on the island, or choose from fun water sports, games, daily programmed activities, kid's club, live entertainment, and much more.
- Awaken in a spacious junior suite accented by a Caribbean style decor, then start your day with a complimentary full American buffet breakfast before heading out to the sights of St. Martin.
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