krisek's travel recommendations

Staying at the Pasanggrahan Royal, was not cheap. But I did not make any hotel bookings before landing on the island. I was actually lucky that they had a single room available for me. It was rather spectacular. The decor was kept in a 1930s style with a few reed-woven furniture. The bed was huge. The table and a stylish armchair were comfortable, and the bathroom was superb. The air-conditioning was efficient but the best thing was the ottoman on the balcony, where I could stretch my legs and listen to the people stirring downstairs on the beach. The hotel was famous and staying there, rather in one of the newer (and more expensive), marble tiled establishments, did make an impression on the taxi drivers. It was so stylish and plush! But it came with a fat bill (about USD80).

Address: #19 Front Street Philipsburg Netherlands Antilles Phone: + (599) 542-3588 / 22743 E-mail: info@pasanhotel.com Price: mid range