Lying amidst the Maraval hills, this hotel is situated approximately 5 minutes' drive from the centre of Port of Spain and approximately 20 minutes from the sandy Maracas Beach. It is just 2 minutes' walk to the nearest public transport links, and a diverse selection of leisure and shopping venues are to be found in the near vicinity; the local zoo, Queen's Park Savannah, Stollmeyer's Castle and the botanical gardens are all within 15 minutes of the hotel. Piarco International Airport may be reached by car in around 20 minutes. Renovated in 2006, this air-conditioned hotel is not only family friendly but caters to business guests. A total of 70 rooms are available. Amongst the facilities at the establishment count a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, safe, currency exchange facility, café, newspaper stand, casino, TV room and hairdressing salon. A total of 16 shops feature within the hotel, which include a bookstore, a pharmacy, a boutique, a restaurant, a nightclub and a snack bar. Further offerings include a childcare service, laundry service, launderette, business centre, tour desk, conference facilities, public Internet access as well as WLAN access. There is a car park and garage parking for those arriving by car. Each of the rooms comes with a bathroom, a direct dial telephone, cable TV, Internet access, a double bed, individually regulated air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. Non-smoking rooms and rooms with wheelchair access are available on request. In the outdoor complex offers a swimming pool with a children's paddling area and a poolside snack bar. Moreover, sun loungers and parasols have been laid out ready for use, and there is a hot tub to relax in and a sun terrace. St. Andrews golf course is around 20 km from the hotel.