The Hilton was the most upscale hotel on the island before the arrival of the Hyatt Regency, and it still commands a loyal following. On the side of a hill overlooking the Queen's Park Savannah, it offers beautiful landscaping and breathtaking views of Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria. Its unique construction means that the lobby is at the top of the hill and guests take an elevator down to the rooms. Although rates are high by island standards, you're paying for the comfort of knowing that everything here will be standard Hilton issue. Spa, golf, and wedding packages are available for vacationers. The hotel is undergoing a $32-million upgrade to all rooms and facilities. At this writing the project completion date has been pushed back to the third quarter of 2009, and room availability will be low until the renovations are complete. Pros: great view; full range of hotel services; reliable and consistent service. Cons: no longer the best luxury choice on the island; pool area can be very noisy when parties are going on.
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