Alexander Schwager

Review of Melia Grand Hermitage

Definitely not a 5 * hotel. Some are 4, but some a...

Definitely not a 5 * hotel. Some are 4, but some are only 3.5 *.

We got the Classic Room with Sea View No. 7050, almost in the middle of the building and on the second top floor. The Level rooms and suites are on the 8th floor, but they were closed at the end of August, including the extra pool and bar.

From the outside it looks a lot, inside a lot looks old and worn. The bathroom is very large, but in need of renovation. Classic low level hotel hair dryer. The gym didn't deserve the name. The prices for the spa are disproportionately high, you can get cheaper on the beach with the same quality. At the pool there is only shade from 4 p.m. The bar on the beach closes at 4 p.m. The WiFi is surprisingly fast and stable, but it is not available on the beach. You walk there for a few minutes. The service is unsteady, many are very friendly and helpful, the season has probably already left its mark on others or is already near the end of the season. There is enough to eat. On the contrary, if you say you would like one sausage, you get three. Unfortunately everything is overcooked, the meat is bone dry. Vegetables are in short supply. The salad buffet, on the other hand, offers a lot of choice. The beer is quite good, but the rum takes getting used to. During the day there are delicious panini on the beach, pizza and other snacks by the pool.

In September the wind is already quite strong and announces the end of the season soon. Many restaurants, bars and clubs are already closed.

As if management had read my review, the last day was much better. Juicy meat, more vegetables and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We even got a fruit platter with some confectionery and a detailed, handwritten card in our room.