Ben van de Ree

Review of Riu Grand Palace Maspalomas Ho...

The hotel lives up to its name in almost every res...

The hotel lives up to its name in almost every respect. Although it is a bit older, it is well maintained and adapted to the requirements of the time. The wifi, for example, which is included in the price, works fine (also outside on the terrace and by the pool). Regarding the food: at both the breakfast buffet and the dinner buffet, there is an abundance of choice and the quality is excellent; it is quite a task to make the right combination of what is offered. With the dinner buffet, this applies to both the starter, the main course and dessert.
The whole hotel looks beautifully decorated. Everything has been thought of; even in the elevator e.g. you get to hear a piece of music, so that you don't have to feel embarrassed when you are standing in it with a complete stranger at the same time. The staff, and not only the serving part of them, but also the chambermaids, are extremely friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, the suitcases will be brought to your room. Of course, all this comes with a nice price tag. There is a beautiful courtyard with swimming pools. You can also order drinks and snacks in the vicinity of the pool. Often the wind blows from the north (at least when we were there in January) and then you sit by the pool nicely sheltered behind the hotel, which is located on the southwest.
In the evening there is very regular evening program: music, singing and dancing performances, where there is also the opportunity to dance