Alexander by Design Suites

Nice and spacious room next to the beach easy access to intertimen down town

Property is under construction and very loud. The rooms are very very old and dingey. The whole place smells foul—especially the rooms. We were given one room (601), 3 things were broken and it was so loud we had to shout to hear each other. We were put in another room (1507). Second room was better (no carpet and no noise), but still very old, outdated and smelly. What I was charged at the hotel in no way resembled what Expedia quoted I would pay. Their rates were less than Expedia. The path to the pool and beach is a long creepy concrete service tunnel under the hotel. The staff did the best they could—and were all very good— but they are fighting a losing battle at this place.

Although there were many problems with this hotel, the worst one was the dirtiness. It looked like the room was under some kind of construction, as there were openings in the walls and ceilings. Paint chips were all over the floors. Towel holders falling off the walls, they insisted that they had to spray for pests in the kitchen area while we were occupying the room, etc. etc. This room was not fit for guests, especially at this price.

Pros: The size of the room

Cons: The hotel needs a major renovation before it's fit for guests

Location: The only benefit to staying at this hotel was its proximity to the beach