Grand Bahia Principe (The)

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What a Disappointment!

by chigby

Dallas, Texas

August 20, 2008

I've just returned from a short biz/vacation trip to Jamaica... all I keep thinking is I don't know why anyone would go back for a second visit, unless they like to smoke weed. Seriously, Jamaican's are the slowest people on earth, and I have to ...Read more I've just returned from a short biz/vacation trip to Jamaica... all I keep thinking is I don't know why anyone would go back for a second visit, unless they like to smoke weed. Seriously, Jamaican's are the slowest people on earth, and I have to wonder if it's because they are all stoned.

Take their customs agents...they have ten or so booths, but only 3 people working, with over 200 people trying to get into their country at the same time...to spend lots of money! Why not staff accordingly instead of making your visitors stand in line for 2 plus hours in a hot stuffy room? This is a no brainer. Make the newcomers feel welcomed and comfortable and they will return. And yet, the Jamaican's don't seem to care.

Once you are through customs and have proved you are not smuggling any small birds or rare plants in, you have to wait for another hour or more for a shuttle ride, even if you are going to the Ritz! No one cares if you requested a town car four days in advance for a particular pick up time... they'll get you when they get around to it. Sit and wait in the heat, drink your Red Stripe and be happy Mon!...not so much.

We stayed at the Grand Bahia Principe...an all inclusive ...ooooh..."all inclusive" in this case it means "crappy tasteless buffet food" and watered down drinks...even the wine was weakened (Stick to the Red Stripe). Even the restaurants on premise were bad. For three days I ate the worst food on this planet and had no other options, cuz it's too dangerous to leave the resort.

I will give the Grand Bahia 3 points for nice architecture cuz of the new rooms and big long pool with lots of activities for the thirty and under crowd...and that's where the kudos end. I arrived at the front desk in an open air room and the heat was oppressive as I waited for the bellman to go to my room to see if it was ready...I got into my room and they were just finishing cleaning it...which was fine, except the soap had been rewrapped and was damp...gross. They do not supply cream rinse...in a country where the humidity stays at about 80%...The toilet seat was broken and the AC and lights go out when you close the door to leave, which means your clock resets, your room gets warm and you can't charge your phone or computer unless you are in the room...useless. If you ask for a 7am wake up call, expect it around 7:45. And the saddest part of all was they dressed their employees in long white shirts, vests and ties and they were sweating like hogs! For the love of God Grand Bahia, give them a nice golf shirt and some shorts and then they won't appear so ragged.

I give them 1 star out of 5. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Mayb if you go during peak season things wouldn't be so sweaty and irritating...who knows...take your chances on this property if you want. Close

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