Grand Hotel Palau

Hotel antiguo, aunque reformado. Para llegar a la recepción se deben subir unos 25 escalones. NO TIENEN ASCENSOR y todas las habitaciones están en el piso superior. En el balcón de nuestra habitación, había dos máquinas de aire acondicionado, que hacían mucho ruido. Las vistas son muy bonitas. El desayuno deja mucho que desear y cuesta 15€ por persona. Personal correcto.

Arrivati alle 22 di sera, scopriamo che non c’è alcun posto nel parcheggio coperto e che anche in strada è difficile parcheggiare. Veniamo accolti da una lunga scalinata, senza ascensore e senza l’aiuto di qualcuno dell’albergo per salire i bagagli. Stesso discorso all’interno dell’hotel, si sale al primo piano senza ascensore. Stanza è una bat caverna fredda e umida, abbiamo acceso il condizionatore per riscaldarla e riportarla ad una temperatura accettabile. Letto scomodo e bagno che emana una puzza insopportabile. Colazione scadente, tutto confezionato e cornetti congelati, nessun servizio.

Non rispondono alle mail, né alle comunicazioni inviate tramite form del sito. L’unico modo per avere delle informazioni è il telefono. Neanche la conferma della prenotazione contiene le informazioni base. Unica cosa bella – peraltro, non per merito loro – è il panorama. Per il resto, camere piccole, con arredamento che sarà anche in stile sardo, ma è vecchio e poco funzionale. Non c’è un appendiabiti, i comodini (se così li vogliamo chiamare) sono distanti dal letto, piani d’appoggio sia in stanza che in bagno praticamente inesistenti. Colazione misera. Ho chiesto un asciugamano perché mancava e mi hanno risposto “domani”. Tutto questo per un prezzo decisamente alto. Ah, non c’è l’ascensore. E anche questo non è segnalato da nessuna parte. Sconsigliato.

This hotel is up a steep road but has good waterside views from its front. I took ages to be checked in. I had to carry my suitcase up 18 or sovstone steps to receptoon, and then up an uneven spiral staircase of local wood to the room. Part of the staircase lacked a handrail. No doubt the owners love it but a lift would have been far more practical. The hotel lacks a pool, unlike the Palau Hotel that the tour organiser had said we were booked in. I avoid group tours but had no option if I wanted to travel on Sardinian trains as independent travel is impossible on some line sections due to trains only being available for special runs. Aircon, WiFi, the shower and hot water were all very good. The hotel had booked our coach driver to share my room. Not acceptable! I had this sorted. The breakfast was fine. Linen was OK. No tea, coffee or kettle in the room. A bidet was in the bathroom along with shampoo. The lack of a pool and the ill-advised spiral staircase downgrade this to 2.5 stars. Not 3 or 4. The hotel is building a few more rooms. A pool ought have been the priority. The staff's English was poor to fair. Amazing in a locality that relies so heavily upon tourism.

La sola vista dal balcone vale la pena un soggiorno in questo hotel. Colazione buona e abbondante letti comodi un bel silenzio e a due passi dal centro di Palau. Camera discreta e pulizia molto buona Lo terrò presente per una prossima vacanza a Palau.

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and attentive staff, who were ready to assist with any needs or requests. The hotel itself is quite charming, with a simple tasteful decor. The room was comfortable, clean, furnished with AC, and with a private balcony that offered an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the archipelago of La Maddalena. Waking up to this scenery and witnessing breathtaking sunsets were among the highlights of my stay. The breakfast was a delightful start to each day. The spread offered a variety of options, including freshly baked pastries and a selection of fruits. The hotel's proximity to the center of Palau and the harbor allows for easy access to restaurants, bars, shops, the ferry to La Maddalena and boat tours to other islands with crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches. In conclusion, this hotel offered a memorable experience, combining comfort and the natural beauty of Sardinia’s landscape in the most delightful way. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a magical getaway on this wonderful island.