Reviews of Gran Canaria Princess Hotel, Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria

Well what can I say except...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Ms V J Singh

Comments:

Well what can I say except fantastic.



This was a great holiday had by all me and my family! I've been doing platinum hotels now for many years and although this wasn’t the best platinum hotel I’ve stayed in neither does its... read more

My first visit to Gran Canaria...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

kate_angel

Comments:

My first visit to Gran Canaria and although the overall holiday and hotel were excellent. The area of Playa Del Ingles I found less inviting.



The Gran Canaria princess is by far one of the best hotels I have stayed in. If you... read more

I have just returned from a...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss R Broadhead

Comments:

I have just returned from a fabulous week at the Gran Canaria Princess could not fault anything about the hotel. The rooms were very clean, fresh towels every day, pleasant and friendly staff who seemed to work 24/7. I went with two friends but there... read more

I can not rate this hotel...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs H V Haynes

Comments:

I can not rate this hotel enough, it was in a great location and the pools, were wonderful, with a choice of water depth and it had a waterfall, and a bar in the middle. The entertainment was top class.



All the areas of the... read more

The hotel was good but I did not...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr K Thomas

Comments:

The hotel was good but I did not feel that it merited a 4* rating. The bedroom was large enough and very clean but there were no comfortable chairs only 2 'dining' type chairs which were uncomfortable. Towels were changed daily and the maid was very... read more

As I am only 15 and 14 when i...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss J Devonport

Comments:

As I am only 15 and 14 when i went to the hotel. I loved it. There are a few things that disappointed me. The food was brill if you are good at mixing and matching as there was not much of a set meal. So we ate out every night. I suppose it was more... read more

This is supposed to be a ` 4*...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

quellysmedlington

Comments:

This is supposed to be a ` 4* "Platinum Hotel" but we would rate it a good 3*.



The hotel was an oasis in a rather awful, brash and tacky resort, resembling the now demolished "Bullring" in Birmingham but with less planning and... read more

Hotel was Thomson platinum 4...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs E Mcca Be

Comments:

Hotel was Thomson platinum 4 star. Did not seem like four star. Dining room was in basement with no windows Had to queue like school dinners to be fed. Was not impressed at all.



Room ok and bed comfortable enough but... read more

It appears (unless I’ve missed...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr B Whitaker

Comments:

It appears (unless I’ve missed any) that I write the first review of this hotel from a permanent wheelchair users perspective.



Firstly, accessibility of the hotel and all of its facilities couldn’t be much better, in-fact I... read more

This was our 4th time at the...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr J T Black

Comments:

This was our 4th time at the Gran Canaria Princess and I would recommend it for a great holiday.

There are a few minor criticisms most noted by other reviewers notably:



Lifts : 3 x 6 person lifts for a hotel this... read more

Arrival, first impression of...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mal 54

Comments:

Arrival, first impression of hotel, lovely. Reception area very large and shone like a new pin. Receptionist, very friendly and helpful.



Had no help with luggage, 3 lifts, 7 storey, we were on the 4th floor.
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We could find no fault with this...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs M Wright

Comments:

We could find no fault with this hotel, the food was excellent, we had to queue for the dining-room twice but this was only because the waiters always made sure that everyone sat at a fresh table and the wait lasted no longer than 4/5 minutes.
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My wife and I celebrated our...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr A C Last

Comments:

My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at this hotel as part of a week long stay.



We found the hotel to be very clean and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was very good, in particular we enjoyed... read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs L Badcock

Comments:

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks at the Gran Canaria Princess.

The standard of cleanliness throughout the hotel and grounds was excellent.

Dining was a pleasant experience, the food enjoyable, wine was not extortionate, the... read more

When we stayed at this hotel it...

Overall Rating:

5/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2004

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss J Boora

Comments:

When we stayed at this hotel it was excellent service overall but the only problem was at breakfast and dinner because we were Indian we were seated at the back of the restaurant throughout the whole week.



The pool was nice and... read more