EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with free water park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Exterior
Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View
Game room
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
The price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Explore the area

Map
Via Costeira, 4077, Natal, RN, 59090-001
  • Dunes Park
    1 min walk
  • Natal Convention Center
    4 min drive
  • Craft Fair of Ponta Negra
    5 min drive
  • Natal (NAT-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl.)
    65 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Natal

An all-inclusive stay in Natal awaits you at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT. You'll be steps from Dunes Park and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Mae Luiza Lighthouse. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a free water park, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The brasserie, Restaurante Taianá, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Via Costeira hotel, you'll be 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Ponta Negra Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dunes Park - 1 min walk
  • Midway Shopping Mall - 9 min drive
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - 10 min drive
  • Dunas Arena - 11 min drive
  • Ponta Negra Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Natal Quintas Station - 11 min drive
  • Natal (NAT-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Malta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café da Manhã - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Meia Lua Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café da Manhã - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Gostoso & Natural - ‬14 min drive

About this property

EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with free water park
EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT offers its guests a complimentary water park, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Natal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 166 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT offers 166 accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (BRL 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Taianá

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 30 September to 11 October:
  • Water park

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: BRL 70 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: BRL 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: BRL 70 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Imira
Hotel Imira Plaza
Imira
Imira Hotel
Imira Plaza
Imira Plaza Hotel
Imira Plaza Hotel Natal
Imira Plaza Natal
Imira Plaza Hotel Natal, Brazil
ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL CONVENTION Natal
ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL CONVENTION
ARAM IMIRA PLAZA CONVENTION Natal
ARAM IMIRA PLAZA CONVENTION
Hotel ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION Natal
Natal ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION Hotel
Hotel ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION
ARAM IMIRA PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION Natal
Imira Plaza Hotel
Aram Imira Plaza Convention

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT on 26 Dec 2024 start from AU$258.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

Yep, EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT has a self car park for BRL 20.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

The closest beach to EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT is Ponta Negra Beach (6.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT have a pool?

EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Is EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT is a hit with families.

Does EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT serve breakfast?

Yeah, free self-service brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

No, EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

EL ARAM IMIRÁ BEACH RESORT Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 298 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dulce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The food was good quantity, quality just ok. Reception very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward, Lucena, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
For the price it’s not a bad hotel—not perfect, but a great location. The hotel has 166 rooms, is right on the beach and has several pools, a tennis court and they serve microbrew beer at the pool (so far so good!). A good many of the rooms have a view of the beach and the ocean (if you ask, the front desk will do their best to accommodate you if your booking did not include this). The space could be better used. While they have some lovely antiques scattered about and the restaurant where breakfast is served has a wonderful view overlooking the beach, there are several bars and lounge areas that appear to have used to have servers that are just used for seating. The hotel in general needs a bit of TLC (there are some problems of mold, but nothing outrageous) and there is no room service after 10 PM. We were here for Christmas vacation and the hotel was packed, but there was still adequate parking on site. Some earlier commenters noted that the hotel is a bit far from town, but it only cost about R$25 by taxi to get there, so if that’s a deal breaker, then this isn’t the place for you. Otherwise the staff were, generally, very pleasant and mostly all were helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family friendly, beautiful views of the coast!
This hotel is very accommodating and location on the beach was beautiful. To get to Natal or Ponte Negra requires a cab, so be prepared to pay for that... but not an inhibitor from me staying here again. Staff was GREAT!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Madeline98, San Francisco, CA, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Former Beauty
Obviously a lovely hotel 20+ years ago, but VERY run down now. Despite the bad reviews ,we stayed 2 nights during the World Cup because there were not many accommodations for 3 adults in Natale for the US game. We paid almost $300 US per night and thought the price outrageous. The beds were marginally comfortable and the plumbing worked. The location is right on a beautiful beach and the breakfast was great and varied.

4/10 Poor

D, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel stay
Very dirty and old hotel for the price. Towels were old and dirty, WI-FI was not working at all. A/C did not work. Elevators not working. One of the Worst experiences.

4/10 Poor

Ariel, Santiago, Chile

Disliked: Cleanliness
Better pics than rooms
The hotel is offered as 4 star, but I would rank it 2.

8/10 Good

Diedjon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel com ALL inclusive de padrão mediano. Atende as exp pelo preço
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

THOMAS MATHEUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Foi uma experiência boa no geral. Porém o banheiro tinha infiltração e quando íamos tomar banho alagava tudo. Outro ponto, o checo-um as 14, mas nosso quarto não estava pronto. O check-out é ao meio dia, mas não podemos fazer o checkout do quarto e continuar na piscina, achei um ponto negativo já que em outros hotéis tem essa opção, já que a diária não completa as 24 horas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
O.lugar é maravilhoso, mas a instalações são antigas algumas condições insegura.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Márcia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Decepcionou demais no final
O custo benefício do hotel é bom. As refeições do restaurante principal são boas. Na área de petiscos são poucas variedades e quase sempre as mesmas. As cervejas são de marcas boas (Heineken, Budweiser, Duplo Malote, Devassa e chopp Brahma e artesanal). Refrigerante com opção zero. Ponto a se avaliar é ter área de drinks fora do bar molhado da piscina. Se você desejar um drink ou uma dose de bebida quente à noite você tem que ir até o bar molhado (mesmo não estando na piscina). Outro ponto que frustou demais foi a nova regra deles, o check in inicia às 14h (quase depois do almoço) e o checkout ao meio dia, enquanto em outros hotéis eles te oferecem o último almoço, o Aram Imirá te proíbe. Isso mesmo, eu comprei duas diárias (de sexta a domingo) e cheguei na sexta de 23h, já não tinha mais jantar, o único ponto de alimentação são pizzas requentadas e com pouca variedade, não pude tomar drink e não tinha qualquer indício de vida noturna. Tudo bem. Na saída, cortaram a minha pulseira e o almoço é servido pontualmente às 12h. Justamente para ninguém conseguir almoçar antes de sair. Poderiam liberar o último almoço, ou simplesmente servir às 11h. Mas pelo contrário, tem uma gerente super grossa, que faz questão de fiscalizar para que ninguém tenha a chance de almoçar. Mas no check in, dependendo do horário vc já não come mais nada. Isso acabou com a reputação do hotel. ARAM NUNCA MAIS. ESSA ATITUDE FOI DESUMANA.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MATEUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deixa um pouco a desejar.
Razoável , hotel com instalações antigas, varanda de madeira do quarto fazia medo se escorar e vai com varanda e tudo, não tem cadeira no quarto. Comidas razoáveis pelo valor porém muito repetitivas, o petisco por exemplo é a mesma coisa só acrescenta 1 diferente por dia, almoço deixa a desejar demais uma opção de feijão só ( feijoada) não tinha batata frita no almoço ( batata frita) que a maioria das crianças gostam, a limpeza da piscina não é lá essas coisas, o acesso para piscina só se dá por um local que é bem estreito por sinal. Refrigerante só de 2l algo que me incomodou a todo instante me deslocar pra ir colocar no copo, água da mesma forma. O ponto positivo é que você pode levar bebida a vontade para beber na varanda do seu quarto. Pelo valor talvez valha a pena , mas não sei se queria voltar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIA DO SOCORRO

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa! O hotel entrega o que se propõe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ariones

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

LUIZ GERALDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Infelizmente tivemos uma experiência ruim
Infelizmente tivemos uma experiência horrível em relação ao Hotel. No dia que chegamos o hotel estava infestado de moscas. Não conseguimos almoçar e o jantar também ficou comprometido. O café da manhã do outro dia continuou do mesmo modo onde as moscas tomaram conta de toda a comida que estava toda a amostra e sem condições nenhuma de higiene. Nesse dia o hotel fez uma limpeza no refeitório no que melhorou consideravelmente. O espaço físico muito bom principalmente para as crianças, bebidas também são muito boas .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Guilherme Y

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O Atendimento pelo telefone para reservas ou dúvidas é horrível, funcionários mal educados e nenhum um pouco prestativo, atendimento ao chegar no hotel na recepção, foi incrível atendente super educado, e prestativo, a maioria dos funcionários educados e prestativos. O quarto deixou um pouco a desejar no tamanho, quarto seria para 4 pessoas, as camas ficaram bem juntar e sem espaço para circulação. O All inclusive é um pouco limitado, falta opções de cervejas por exemplo, refrigerantes são em garrafas de 2l para se servir, bem chato ficar levantando pra ir buscar, os petiscos próximo a piscina são bem limitados, sem variedades e falta sabor. Estrutura do hotel é um pouco antiga.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diedjon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar maravilhoso.
Maravilhosa excelente comidas, drinks maravilhoso, funcionários super atenciosos, parque aquático excelente poderia ter uma área kids pois tinha poucas opções para crianças q não fosse na piscina e o acesso sem elevador e muitas escadas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ubirajara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Experiência não recomendaria
Hotel antigo comida ruim
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pior experiência
Hotel tem tudo para ser maravilhoso, mas é péssimo...estrutura bem antiga, nDa que uma boa reforma nao resolva! Mas o que mais me assustou foi a parte de alimentação, onde a comida é exposta fica cheio de moscas, nao existe controle de temperatura, comida bem tipica (ou seja quem é de fora, nao curte nem um pouco) poucas opções! No segundo dia passei muito mal, vomitei ate minha alma e tive diarreia, ou seja, a partir desse dia nao comi mais nada no hotel, tive q sair p comer todos os dias pq nos corredores sentia o cheiro de comida "azeda", gastei um rim comendo fora pq Natal não é nada barato, ou seja ja perdi meu all inclusive aí (paguei e nao usei)...unica coisa boa foi os drinks, eram bons e pessoal gente boa, os pizzaiolos tb mega gentis...tirando o resto, funcionários totalmente despreparados p atender o turista, fui pedir um gelo levei uma q n pedia mais nada por receio...enfim foi trágico, se eu soubesse teria fechado um hotel bm mais barato, fiquei mt triste e arrasada com tudo... nao indico e nao volto..uma pena...melhor seria ter ido p outros q ja fomos e foi maravilhoso! Um alerta para quem vai c criança, gracas a Deus minha filha n foi!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lucicleide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom hotel.
Hospedagem boa, quarto limpo. Achei poucas opções de comida. A área kids e salão de jogos precisa ser melhorada, é muito fraca. A higiene da piscina também deixava a desejar. É um bom hotel, mas não resort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023