aMerryPrankster

"They don't 'brûlée' the Creme Brûlée- they put it under the broiler. Comes out way too hot with burnt sugar. Get the tiramisu instead."

"Spicy Brine Margarita. Biscuits & Fixins. Sausage Gravy Smothered Chicken Biscuit Sandwich. Uuughhh so gooooood!"

"If you aren't a guest of the hotel, they will not hold your luggage. Loophole: doorman said if you sign up for a casino members reward card (for free), they can hold your bags."

"Delicious congris (literally means "with gray"- when black beans are cooked with white rice) and maduros (sweet plantains). The Cuban picadillo (ground beef) was yum! Skip the ceviche appetizer."

"Room 1909 was perfect. Ocean front, corner room. Two balconies- one front view of beach and corner balcony faces pool area, rest of beach, cityscape. Gorgeous!"

"Go to La Fonda de Condado (head left out of the hotel on Ashford) for breakfast. Cheap ($12 for two sandwiches and two coffees) & delicious! Also check out Jose Enrique for dinner. 10 min walk."