This Radisson is like an oasis in the desert. It's a welcome respite, with water; but it's still stuck in a not-too-desireable spot, and doesn't offer real pleasure.
Rooms and public areas are maintained, but worn; the staff was friendly to us, but I noticed responses in kind to others less tolerant; the facilities were good, but not luxuriant. And, above all, it is located in a city that doesn't offer much in the way of exciting alternatives.
The full fledged restaurants served disappointing fare. Across the road, the bakery/cafe was no salvation. High points were the burgers and pizza from the bar near the hotel pool. And, there, service detracted from the pleasing flavors.
The poolside layout was awkward in that there was little space to manipulate the chairs to face the sun. One side is good early, but not late, and vice versa. Only a handful of chairs are good long-term.
On the up side, there are a couple of nice places to dine nearby. I do recommend the Harbor View Restaurant. Although I have read warnings about concerns for safety, we had no bother visiting several markets close by to shop for souvenirs. And the wonderful little anthropology museum is only a few minutes walk away.
The staff at the tour service desk were lovely as well, and the tours booked through the hotel were all very well run and worth the price.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites