My very subjective assessment after a brief visit not very long ago...
Walking into the Viceroy Resort was like stepping into the pages of Architectural Digest; every piece of furniture, every light fixture is a piece of art. In addition there are sculptures and artwork scattered throughout the entire property, all well arranged as installations as if it were a senior project by Pratt Institute students.
Unfortunately, just like the pages of a glossy, albeit beautiful magazine, once the initial awesomeness of it all is visually absorbed, you toss it aside and move on to the next visual experience.
The resort is absolutely beautiful in a post modern way, but in my opinion, an anachronism in the Caribbean, lacking warmth and the "tropical feel" one craves after leaving the asphalt of Manhattan Los Angeles or Chicago.
The rooms are spacious and furnished in a minimalist fashion , but surrounded by concrete and steps everywhere, making it a more urban feeling, rather than a beachfront one.
The beach seems to be an afterthought on a island that boasts some of the most beautiful white sand , blue water stretches, comparable only to Turks and Caicos. And while the pools are pristine, they seem cold and uninviting, but ideal for posing models for a fashion layout.
On the plus side, although I did not overnight there, I interviewed some clients who did spend time on the resort. They praised the extraordinarily attentive service, the superb food and the overall feeling of luxury and of being pampered every step of the way. Most importantly they would return on a subsequent occasion. I guess I must make it a point to go back, stay a few nights, savor the ambiance and amenities, drink in hand, watching the beautiful people pose.
I may have write a completely different review next time!
Walking into the Viceroy Resort was like stepping into the pages of Architectural Digest; every piece of furniture, every light fixture is a piece of art. In addition there are sculptures and artwork scattered throughout the entire property, all well arranged as installations as if it were a senior project by Pratt Institute students.
Unfortunately, just like the pages of a glossy, albeit beautiful magazine, once the initial awesomeness of it all is visually absorbed, you toss it aside and move on to the next visual experience.
The resort is absolutely beautiful in a post modern way, but in my opinion, an anachronism in the Caribbean, lacking warmth and the "tropical feel" one craves after leaving the asphalt of Manhattan Los Angeles or Chicago.
The rooms are spacious and furnished in a minimalist fashion , but surrounded by concrete and steps everywhere, making it a more urban feeling, rather than a beachfront one.
The beach seems to be an afterthought on a island that boasts some of the most beautiful white sand , blue water stretches, comparable only to Turks and Caicos. And while the pools are pristine, they seem cold and uninviting, but ideal for posing models for a fashion layout.
On the plus side, although I did not overnight there, I interviewed some clients who did spend time on the resort. They praised the extraordinarily attentive service, the superb food and the overall feeling of luxury and of being pampered every step of the way. Most importantly they would return on a subsequent occasion. I guess I must make it a point to go back, stay a few nights, savor the ambiance and amenities, drink in hand, watching the beautiful people pose.
I may have write a completely different review next time!
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