Red Carpet Inn Nassau

The RCI's website was filled with lovely pictures - but was not up to date. If you wanted to raise or lower the air conditioner temp, you had to call the office and have someone come to your room with the remote control. Our A/C wasn't working properly, so the manager came up and unlocked the door that made our room a suite, and turned on the air conditioner in there. that solved the problem but we realized that we had been charged for a "superior room", but only got it because of the airconditioning problem. They wouldn't let you have extra towels for the pool - you were only allowed to have the number given to the room, and had to turn in the used towels to get new ones. The restaurant/bar that was advertised (and shown on the info card in the room)no longer exists - the extent of their hospitality service was a coffee maker. the office and front door were supposed to be open until midnight, after which you needed your room key to get into the hotel- they closed at 8:00, catching guests off guard who had taken the office personnel at their word, and leaving them to yell to someone in the hotel to come let them in. The inn is located in a part of town not considered very safe, and was set back off the road, behind a bank-even taxi drivers had trouble finding it. The beds and furniture were arranged poorly (one of the beds was next to the closet, making it inaccessible unless you moved the bed or climbed over it. However, the pool was fabulous!

Not beachfront but within walking distance of Montague beach (a 1/4 mile long "locals" beach). Restaurants and stores are an easy walk away. On Jitney route. Facilites are clean with frig and microwave. Nice courtyard & pool. A good alternative to the Paradise Island tourist crowd.

Just stayed here for one night because it was just across the street from where I needed to be the next morning to board a diving boat I was staying on for the next week. Beds were fine and comfortable, safe and quite, close to bars and restaurants--few small bugs in the bathroom, but none seen anywhere else. I will stay here again next year for the night before I board the boat--would not stay here if you were looking for a hotel/resort to stay for a week though.

Hotel was fine, great for business!

When we went to check in, the rate was higher than anticipated. We asked for a breakdown for the rate and the receptionist said she did not know. I asked her for the manager, she said the manager was unavailable. I asked her to phone so that I could receive it and she said "No". I said in that case, I did not want the room. She said that we would have to pay one night cancellation fee. I said that I would not pay it because I did not feel the price was the one quoted. She told us to leave or she would call the police. Nice place, I would never go back.

Hotel is located back behind a building from the main road. The taxi driver charged us $40. US from the airport. (The return was only $32) Taxis have no meter so negotiate b/f you leave the airport. The rooms are clean but not too charming. The evening receptionist is not very friendly and seems reluctant to be of any help but, everyone else at the hotel is very nice and friendly. The young lady who runs The Barn restaurant on the premises is highly intelligent, friendly and a wonderful conversationalist. We paid for a room directly to the hotel when we arrived on a Monday b/c the Orbitz rooms were not available. The price was quite a bit. more than the Orbitz rate. This included a VIP upgrade which was a small breakfast, free local phone calls and free internet. Even if you pay for those things seperately, it is still a better value to get the Orbitz priced rate. We booked on Monday night when we arrived and then left during the week to stay in the Xzuma's. We booked a night at the end of the week so we could catch a flight the next day. The location is pretty close to Paradise Island which is about a $10. -$12.taxi fare. There is a fantastic seafood restaurant close enough to walk to called the Poop Deck. Go there and you will see lots of famous ppl have been there, too. Don't ask the taxi drivers for recommendations. Also there is a grocery store in the plaza next door but expect to pay at least twice of what you would pay in the US. Also, there is a Radio Shack and a computer store there not to mention a Starbucks and KFC.

The staff was great, we arrived a little early and they kept our bags safe until we came back from an excursion. Very friendly. It was a little out of the way and you really needed taxis for most anything you would want to do if spending an extended time here, but this maybe true to most island hotels.

We chose the hotel because they indicated it was close to the airport, which it was not. It was actually all the way on the other side of the island. The staff was very nice and the room was fairly decent. Beds were not all the comfortable, but we only stayed one night. It was close to a shopping area and a couple of good restaurants. It was also less expensive than other places we checked. Not a place I would want to spend more than one night though. It did appear to have a nice pool area, although we did not use it. Also the security was good.

Another great stay at this Hotel. The Hotel is quiet and clean and the staff are freindly and helpful. The WIFI worked very well and overall I was very happy with my stay. I would recomend this hotel and will be staying there again when I return later in the year.

We found the Red Carpet Inn to be clean and well managed. We would definitely return. The only negative for us was the distance to downtown Nassau. You can ride the local buses to reach the hotel but they stop running about 6:00 or 7:00 PM. The Harbour Bay Shopping Center which is right next to the hotel is a great place. This is not a luxury property but the price is reasonable and it is value for the price. Would recommend this to people who are looking for a good bargain.