The first thing I noticed which was a turnoff as I...

The first thing I noticed which was a turnoff as I pulled up to the hotel is a globe like waterfall which is full of fungus or algae or something. It made me feel like this place won't be clean if they're comfortable letting that be the first thing you see. The room was actually quite spacious and somewhat modern as far as rooms go. Don't plan to sleep in because by about 8am the cleaning staff are on the floor shouting to each other and laughing and entertaining themselves as if it is a club and the walls are paper thin so if you're a light sleeper or need to study or focus on a work project that isn't the place. The downside is no real entertainment around the pool (which is quite beautiful and serene) at night or in the hotel in general. I found myself walking across the highway most nights to get entertained across the street at Hyatt where they have seating outside by the water and have musical entertainment in the form of a band or a singer and it's enjoyable. Further one of the attractions at the hotel the rotating restaurant isn't open during the week and closes after brunch on Sunday's (which is the afternoon I arrived). As I left Thursday I wasn't able to experience that. There is a lovely small craft shop with local TT made products from clothes to pepper jellies and teas to wood work. Finally, I needed some TT and the hotel's exchange rate is 5.5 to 1 USD when everywhere else is 7 to 1. I've stayed at other hotels and perhaps 6 to 6.5 but 5.5 felt like robbery.