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Royal Palms Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

24 Rosemont Ave, Hamilton, Pembroke Parish HM CX
Rates from
$347.00+
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Location City of Hamilton (Pembroke Parish)
Phone 800/678-0783 in the US, 441/292-1854
Fax 441/292-1946
Web site www.royalpalms.bm
Room Information 32 units
Prices Apr-Nov $282-$323 double; $327-$394 suite. Off season $254-$291 double, $312-$355 suite. Extra person $40. Children 15 and under $25; children 2 and under stay free in parent's room. Rates include continental breakfast
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, hair dryer, kitchen (in suites)
Other Guesthouses. Mailing Address: P.O. Box HM 499

Royal Palms Hotel Review

Just a 5-minute walk from the City of Hamilton, the Royal Palms is one of the most sought-after small hotels on the island, thanks to the care and restoration work of owners (and siblings) Richard Smith and Susan Weare and their polite, hardworking staff. Built in 1903, and transformed into a hotel in the late 1940s, it's a fine example of Bermudian architecture, with coral-colored walls, white shutters, a white roof, and a wraparound front porch with rocking chairs and armchairs. The closest beach is Elbow Beach, a 10-minute taxi or scooter ride or a 30-minute walk away.

The guest rooms were once the living rooms, parlors, and bedrooms of the grand private house. All are spacious, sunny, and comfortably furnished, with rich fabrics throughout. Most units have high ceilings and tall windows, and each comes with a small, well-maintained private bathroom. In the mid-1990s, the mews house associated with this place was radically upgraded into some of the most charming minisuites in the hotel. It's connected via a brick-paved walkway and a formal courtyard with a fountain to the original (main) house. This guesthouse is an excellent choice for budget-minded families traveling together. Family travelers generally request one of the units that come with kitchen facilities.

Cozy public areas include Ascots restaurant.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; pool (outdoor); Wi-Fi (free in lobby)

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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