ramondo

Going to Trinidad for Presidents day weekend and haven't a clue where to stay? Held a room in Port of Spain at Marriot but would like something high end. IN the mode of Oriental/Peninsula/4 seasons type of property. Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks, Ramondo

KIR@GCM

I have been to POS many times but have yet to find a hotel of the calibre you mention. I have not been to Tobago but you are probably more likely to find something much better over there.

peter1962

Hello Ramondo, short answer is there isn't anywhere that will meet your standards request.

The Marriott is new, but sited on a highway, across from a soccer stadium, next to a shopping mall, and behind an office building.

The three major hotel chocies are:

1. Trinidad Hilton, which has the best physical site, but is a little dated in design and amenties - it is now starting a major renovation phase now.

2. CrownePlaza - downtown and not anywhere you would want to walk at night.

3. Kapok Hotel, smaller family run hotel. Popular with business travellers.

4. Normandie Hotel, similar to Kapok, a little out of the way.

You said Trinidad, but of course you know that the country is Trinidad & Tobago. if you plan to stay in Tobago you can choose from

1. Tobago Hilton - a few years old - the new showpiece on the island. Useless beach but pleasant poolside

2. CocoReef - quiet, private beach.

of course the 20th is the week before Carnival, so expect few rooms or rental cars to be available.