Grand Cayman Hotels

The Grand Cayman Beach Suites is actually just what's left of what used to be the much larger Grand Hyatt complex before it was battered to oblivion by Hurricane Ivan years ago. Fortunately, it happens to be ritzier ocean-front portion of that sprawling complex and the new owners have done a really excellent job refurbishing it and transforming it into a beautiful independent hotel that now feels more like a boutique property than the huge mega-resort it once was. Because it is an all-suite hotel the rooms are extremely large and well very appointed with seperate bedrooms and small galley kitchenettes. The pool area is very pretty and the beachfront, while a bit cramped with all the loungers, is very well maintained. Overall, I thought the service during our stay was very good. People were polite and extremely attentive. One downside: the evening concierge was pretty useless. Grand Cayman tends to be rather expensive, especially when it comes to dining out. The food is usually very good, but after awhile one does yearn for a simple sandwich rather than a four course meal at $50 a head. We asked the concierge one evening if there was someplace within walking distance were could get something simple and relatively inexpensive, like a burger. As it turns out, there are a number of places within a block or two of the hotel, but the concierge mentioned none of these. Instead she kept recommending precisely the same finer dining establishments that appear in all of the tourist magazines--many of which don't even serve burgers at dinner. I'm honestly not sure what was going on but it definitely felt like we were upsold, to what end I'm not entirely sure. In any case, she clearly wasn't listening to what we were asking AT ALL. I'm not sure if the hotel has some of arrangement with these more expensive places, or perhaps she had been told not to send guests at the Beach Suites (which clearly making a bid to be seen as quasi-luxe) to lower end places. One way or another, thou

The beach is absolutely beautiful, the pool area is nicely landscaped and the hotel is overall satisfactory. It is not a luxury hotel though (the ritz is much, much nicer). The biggest negative about the hotel is that there were no free umbrellas in the pool area or on the beach (hard to believe in this day and age! You could pay for a cabana but it was not cheap) The other negatives for me were that the gym was way too small,and the pool water was too warm to be refreshing ( in August). I also found an enourmous flying cockroach in my room and noticed that the rug had been pulled up and was still unfinished against the wall. Totally gross. They finally ended up moving me as the cockroach went under the wall. Room service was not good (the driest chicken I have ever had), but there are good restaurants across the streets. I went to the spa but was unimpressed.

We absolutely loved the Marriott. Without exception, everyone there was most friendly, helpful, and pleasant. Everything was convenient and service was exemplary. The bonus is it was also a great value. We will definitely return.

WE MISSED OUR CRUISE SHIP IN TAMPA AND HAD TO MEET THE SHIP AT GRAND CAYMAN. WE BOOKED COMFORT SUITES WITH NO REGRETS AT ALL. CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SEVEN MILE BEACH. RATES WERE VERY GOOD. ROOMS ARE CLEAN. WOULD DEFINITELEY STAY AGAIN.

I very much like the Sunshine Suites. Clean rooms and new furnishings along with the cable TV. I enjoy the restaurant both for breakfast and for dinner. The location, although not on the beach, cannot be better. We are in Cayman for business so the hotel offers us everything that we need.

The Reef Hotel is located in Colliers Bay which is away from the hustle and bustle of downtown which is great for families. I had family and business in this area so it worked out perfectly. One would definitely need transportation to go into town but activities can be arranged through the concierge service. All of the rooms have a beautiful view of the Carribean. The price was great for the accommodations.

The hotel caters primarily to divers, however we are not divers, we snorkeled the whole time we were there. Snorkeling off shore from the hotel is often a bit dicey, there is typically rough waters off the pier, but the water is very smooth off of 7 mile beach. The hotel is situated about 5 miles from 7 mile beach, but a rental car will solve that problem. The hotel was good for the rate, but make sure to bring a cheap toaster oven if you want to cook in your room. The wireless internet wont work in your room, you will have to connect to it down at the bar. Notwithstanding, I would stay there again. We were satisfied.

I felt this hotel was expensive for the low star rating. The room was clean and serviceable. The location and ease for diving was great. Very easy. Staff could have been more helpful, except for Eve, who was wonderful. The folks in the dive shop were excellent. The food is terrible. Rent a car and eat elsewhere.