This review is based
on the Fiesta Hotel Paraiso Floral and not the twin hotel next door.
Length of stay 7 days 9th February to 15th
February 2014
Arriving late afternoon transfer time around 40 minutes due
to drop offs, Reception was quick and efficient, all staff well-mannered and
happy to help,
Bedroom/ Bathroom
Big and basic on 16th Floor with excellent views
up to mount teide and across los-Americas. Plenty of space lacking in
furniture, no air con, old fashioned electrics 220v. bathroom plenty of fresh
trowels each day, only soap supplied, but again large and airy, not sure if it
was because of the 16th floor but we had piping hot water all day,
every day, which makes a change from other places,
Wi-Fi is available but at a cost 4 euros an hour, 10 euros a
day but is available free outside in the bars, cafés and supermarket.
No faults at all with the layout of the hotel, plenty of staff
cleaning, serving,
Lifts
Now the lifts are a different designed for 6 but possible 4 max, depending on your size,
some days work fine, others hit and miss, but never caused us any concerns
Restaurant
Can be busy at times, but never no problems in finding a
table, staff where quick to clear up and reset, odd time times we set the table
ourselves when the staff were busy which they do not mind, plenty of choice on
all meals to feed you , so cannot go hungry unless you are too picky
Dress code on a night, some turned away with swim shorts and
track suits on, lockers outside, for bags, materials in which I through was a
good idea, you kept the key.
Nice area to sit outside if needed at breakfast and lunch,
beer and wine on tap, soft drinks etc. on an evening if you want a glass bring
it in from the bar upstairs otherwise it’s the paper version.
Pool Area
Yes the pool area opens at 9:00am behind a locked gate, yes
certain individuals queue from around 8:10am and up the stairs, this was rectified by having breakfast in the
normal time, and as soon as the queue moves you just nip out the disabled door
exit, we had the same spot all week no
hassle, but it is annoying when the 8:10am brigade put their towels out and then
disappear into breakfast, nobody bothered to remove them but normally you could
find a spot up to 10:00am or it is down to the lido,
Entertainment
Please read other reviews, stayed in one night, but mainly headed into the village pub, entertainment for adults started at 10:00pm if you could find a seat, but nothing to write home about. you take your choice.
Please read other reviews, stayed in one night, but mainly headed into the village pub, entertainment for adults started at 10:00pm if you could find a seat, but nothing to write home about. you take your choice.
Overall
You would only visit this hotel, because you want to, to use
as a base for travelling out, the resort is small and quiet, starting to be run
down empty shops etc. Shortage of restaurants,
2 decent bars.
For the cost cannot fault it, cheap 3 star hotel, further to
the rumours after speaking to the Thompson Rep and staff, yes the hotel is
closing for a short summer period to carry out small refurbishment ready for
the winter season, but talk of a
upgrade to 5 star, would in my opinion would be impossible due to the nature,
design and age of the building, apart from re-building it.
Pros
Good Food
Friendly Staff.
A place to chill out.
Cons.
Cost of Wi-Fi
Safety box 13 euros a week
The need to hire Fridge, fans, hair dryers etc.
TV. One English
channel CNN but you can pay to upgrade 18 euros a week for sky news and channel
5
Entertainment programme
Finale
Would we go back, yes for a cheap chilled out break, for a
week the hotel ticks all the boxes?
If visiting Tenerife for the first time no, but hiring a car
would be must.
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