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Windward Passage Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
Veterans Drive - Waterfront | P.O. Box 640, Charlotte Amalie 00804, St. Thomas (Formerly Holiday Inn)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Rincon, Puerto Rico
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“It wasn't that bad...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

My husband and I stayed in this place once before. The tropics are just that. Expect the open air halls to be wet from rain and the island attitude, everything/everyone is slow, it's called "island time". What's the rush? You're on vacation! If you wanted 5 star then you should go out and pay for 5 star. Remember, you're on St. Thomas so everything is expensive, if you expect to pay less than $200 per night, you get what you pay for. Yes, the cable goes out when it rains but the cable goes out on islandwide, there's nothing you can do about it. Would I stay here again? Yes, probably will, the room was clean, the people were nice, the price was right. I am from the islands, so I totally understand what it's like.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Second day worse than the first!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012 via mobile

I checked in yesterday, and was disapointed among other things for the dirty bathroom. Also, when I reserved the hotel, my husband reserved a king bed. Today I went to the front desk to see if we could solve the issues. As to the hairs and dirt, they said maintenance would soon clean the room, that they would advice them.

As to the king bed issue, they said that our reserving a king bed was just a request, and they were not obliged to honor it. They allege that they have no rooms with king beds available. The front desk lady said there was nothing she could do. She was extremely rude. We have had to sleep on separate beds in our vacation. Should we have known that there were no king beds, we would never have stayed here. Why would you go on vacation to more unconfortable than at home? This hotel is old, dirty, has rude staff and don't comply with the contractual obligations made at the time of reservation.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

We reserved through Travelocity for a king size bedroom. To our surprise when we entered the room we found 2 full size beds. The hotel's response was even more incredible...the reservation is a "request" that they decide whether they can fullfil or not. Oh, I did not see any renovations although the building, bed, pillows, sheets, towels, etc are dated.

Beware of meal pricing, a simple (6 item) breakfast buffet is $20.00 as well as an ice cream scoop with a piece of a simple cheesecake.

One positive, the hotel offers free wifi.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Dirty!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012 via mobile

I just checked in at the hotel, after a long day. I got room 430. I was looking forward to a hot shower. The shower walls and floor were full of short hairs. The water in the shower didn't drain well, so I was showering with a pool of water. My husband fell asleep waiting for the tub to drain. The towels were stained, and the bathroom was overall dirty. The room floor was also unclean. I don't feel confortable walking barefoot, dreading I might get some sort of disease. The tv is from the 80's, and many channels don't work. It is only 8:30 pm, and there is very loud music and screaming. Tommorow I will request a room change, to see if we just had bad luck, but from what I am living today, I would never stay here and would never recommend this hotel to anyone.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“"How bad could it be?" we said.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012 via mobile

I reside on a neighboring island and decided to stay at the hotel for one night. Check in was very slow. When we finally got to our room we were greeted by buckets and a wet floor. There were buckets under the obviously not working a/c unit. We immediately phoned the front desk only to be second guessed. They sent a maintenance man to access the situation. He seemed genuinely surprised to find that our story was true and he said that he would be back with a key for another room. So said, so done. The other room was nice enough but the windows were not sound proofed and we were serenaded by the sounds of revving scooters around the corner, and an early morning steel pan processional. Even during check out when they inquired as to our stay and I told her about the ordeal nothing else was done and it was brushed off as no big deal.

No additional provisions were made on our behalf to fix the situation and it is safe to assume that if we had caused a scene and threw a hissy fit we would of had better customer service. It shouldn't take that extreme to be justly treated...especially in your own country.

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone else.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Charlotte Amalie Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Charlotte Amalie
Windward Passage Hotel St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Address: Veterans Drive - Waterfront | P.O. Box 640, Charlotte Amalie 00804, St. Thomas (Formerly Holiday Inn)
Region: Caribbean > U.S. Virgin Islands > St. Thomas > Charlotte Amalie
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Charlotte Amalie
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Windward Passage Hotel is truly your bargain in paradise. We are perfect for business travelers and the ideal choice for short stays and shopping trips. Centrally located, overlooking the picturesque Charlotte Amalie harbor, we are within walking distance of the major downtown shopping district and an even shorter walk away from the ferry and seaplane docks for transit to nearby islands. Transfer to the beaches is convenient for all our guests, so they miss out on nothing on our tropical island. Our Ocean View Rooms boast a breath-taking view of the harbor and our staff is courteous and friendly. We are constantly updating and improving our facilities to serve you better. You are welcome to stop by and pay us a visit. ... more   less 
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