The Breakers is an amazing place, but for what the...

The Breakers is an amazing place, but for what they charge I expected more.

From the moment you drive up the stately driveway you know you ve entered something special. The staff is very friendly and attentive as one would expect. The building and grounds are cared for like a Newport Mansion, and the rooms are very nice, but not great.

So why not a 5 star rating? A couple of things stand out. I ve traveled extensively and stayed at some incredible properties around the globe that were less expense and a notch above The Breakers. The food offerings were good, but not outstanding and when I get nicked $20 for a hot dog, and then a mandatory 20% service charge, my eyebrows go up. There is no need to charge 100% over realistic pricing just for the name on the front gate.

The rooms were very nice, but not 4 figures nice. No views, but a great bathroom. I guess that s how they justify it.

Outside the pools, four of them are top notch. A lap pool, a couple for families and one for adults only. Nice.

Given the number of people at the property there seems to be no lack of inconspicuous cash. It flows like water so as a business, charge big numbers and they will come. For this reviewer though a better ROI is preferred.