PRICE:
Frommer's Highly Recommended

Just a 5-minute walk from the City of Hamilton, the Royal Palms is one of the most sought-after small hotels on the island, thanks to the care and restoration work of owners (and siblings) Richard Smith and Susan Weare and their polite, hardworking staff. Built in 1903, and transformed into a hotel in the late 1940s, it's a fine example of Bermudian architecture, with coral-colored walls, white shutters, a white roof, and a wraparound front porch with rocking chairs and armchairs. The closest beach is Elbow Beach, a 10-minute taxi or scooter ride or a 30-minute walk away. The guest rooms were once the living rooms, parlors, and bedrooms of the grand private house. All are spacious, sunny, and comfortably furnished, with rich fabrics throughout. Most units have high ceilings and tall windows, and each comes with a small, well-maintained private bathroom equipped with a tub/shower combination. In the mid-1990s, the mews house associated with this place was radically upgraded into some of the most charming minisuites in the hotel. It's connected via a brick-paved walkway and a formal courtyard with a fountain to the original (main) house. This guesthouse is an excellent choice for budget-minded families traveling together. Family travelers generally request one of the units that come with kitchen facilities. Cozy public areas include Ascots restaurant.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Bermuda 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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