Hard to believe it is a Holiday Inn!
Stayed here twice due to reservations already booked.
First time was great- had a water view.
Second time- got to see the alley and roof tops- not so nice.
Restaurant was expensive and service was horrible. Staff would rather talk on cell phone than serve you. Walk to Glady's for breakfast or the Greenhouse for dinner!
Walk right by the gift shop too. Very expensive junk that has been sitting around a while.
Front desk staff, bellmen and gate guards were all pleasant.
Saw a lot of airline folks here.
Rooms were tired and really needed a facelift.
Had to call maintenance twice to finally get service for our non working tv.
Kids liked the pool.
Location was great for us- walking distance to carnival.

We spent 2 nights at the hotel prior to boarding the Seabourn Legend. We chose the hotel because it was relatively inexpensive for the short time we would be there and because it was convenient to the boarding dock for the Legend, the shopping downtown and the restaurants in Frenchtown. (The Oceana Restaurant in Frenchtown is superb.) I do not recommend the hotel's restaurant. The staff is slow and not particularly friendly.

Our room was clean but antiquated. It was obvious that the hotel was being renovated by the hammering and drilling sounds that literally shook the room. Fortunately, the construction noises usually ended around dark. Unfortunately, that's when the "music" began. Our room was on the 4th floor facing the baseball park next door. While we were there, the ball park was the venue for a "music" festival. Although the bands were one block away with their speakers pointing away from us, they still rocked our room. There is some disagreement as to how long the noise lasted. Some in our party think that it lasted until 3:00 am. I became comatose at 1:30 am and it was still blasting at that time.

I would only recommend the hotel to those with severe hearing problems who enjoy being "rocked" to sleep by a BOOM BOX. Despite the cost and convenience factors, we will look elsewhere next time.

PS: The next time we leave St. Thomas, we will check to see if the major cruise lines are in port disembarking thousands of passengers who all head for the airport. We left on Sunday March 30th and encountered thousands of people at the small airport.

Was not that exicted to stay here, but actually for business its a great property. Its not on the beach, but is on the waterfront where you can walk all the way into town with no problem, right on the bay. Ask for a water view. Rooms are large and renovated. (My only negative was that the bathroom floor was not thoroughly clean.) However, don't think twice about staying here as the service was very friendly, free wireless worked great and is literally 5 minutes from the airport. There is a small restaurant (with no windows) but adequate for breakfast. In the evening there is tasteful live local music in the atrium where the restaurant serves under umbrellas. If not in the summer, when its very hot, the atrium dining area is quite relaxing. If you want a convenient walk to a terrific restaurant, go to Frenchtown about 1/2 mile walk from the hotel where there is a wonderful Bella Blue restaurant, wonderful wines, very reasonable prices and great food. I would eat there every night. On your walk back you may catch a baseball/softball game with local teams right next door to the Holiday Inn. Watch the taxi rates - they will take advantage if given the opportunity. The local guidebooks show you what rates the taxis should charge.

Musty, smelly room. Had dinner downtown -- on the walk back, noticed that one block from the hotel appears to be hooker alley -- no exaggeration. Will never stay here again, there are so many better options.