No, it is not a super fancy shmancy hotel. It has great people working there. They have good access to the beach, their own pool, super freezing air conditioning, a decent menu (though with the amount of restaurants around, it does not matter), and clean facilities. Be warned though, that since the hotel is built down the side of the cliff in sections, you walk to all the amenities. Sometimes, this can be quite a hike over the day, but really it was all worth it. The package that they over in all-inclusive also makes it worth while to check this place out. You get a rental (but you have to buy the not so cheap insurance and no Jeeps available as they are reserved for the Cruise Ships), food and drinks all day, plus coupons to a different style of restaurant each day.
As long as you are not looking for casinos (other side of the island, and they have free shuttles), fast food joints (please tell me why), or lots of touristy activities, then the French side is for you. If you want to soak up culture, explore on your own and visit the local roadside grills, enjoy a book in the sun or simply just lay in peace, then you have found the right spot! You can always go off and do things in the tourist traps of the island (Marigot!) but its nice to come back to the quiet of Mont Vernon.
Enjoy!
Oh, ask the bartender for the "Pam" when you go by the pool. ;-)
Hotel Mont Vernon - St Martin/St Maarten island(Caribbean)
Monday, January 17, 2005
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