Glencastle Hotel is a beautiful property, sitting on a gentle hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It offers a panoramic view of the Rodney Bay Marina, which is close by. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/glencastleresort/hotel/259/12/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:41:55 EST The hotels' architecture has a historical French influence softened with peach painted walls and sparkling white and soft green trim, which enhance the homely and peaceful atmosphere. Glencastle is a locally owned and managed small hotel, dedicated to friendly service and a home-away-from-home atmosphere. It is truly Island hospitality at its very best. lencastle Resort is located on the most northern portion of the Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. It is approximately 30 minutes from the George Charles Airport (near the capital of Castries) and 1 hr. 30 mins. from Hewannorra International Airport, which is located on the most southern tip of the island. It is in close proximity to the quaint fishing village of Gros Islet, home of the famous Friday Night Jump Up. We are a short distance from the island's most popular white sandy beaches (to which our complimentary beach shuttle service runs twice daily), the islands largest shopping mall, grocery stores, Rodney Bay Marina, night clubs, and various water sports facilities. AMENITIES: ll of our thirty seven, beautifully appointed rooms feature the following amenities: - Refridgerator/Kettle - In Room Safe (small fee apply) - Complimentary Coffe/Tea daily - Full size tub/shower - Hair Dryer - Air Conditioner - Clock Radio - Cable Television - Direct Dial Telephones - Iron and Ironing Board 220-240V power (110-120V available) - Bathroom Amenities Our choice of Superior Ocean View or Standard Garden View rooms - Single/Double with 1 King Size bed or (up to 4 persons) 2 Queen Size beds. All have private balconies, many of which have views of the Rodney Bay Marina and the mountains beyond. “La Pomme Cannelle” restaurant (right) offers a Creole and International Cuisine with European flavourings, deliciously prepared by our Caribbean chef and his well trained team. Small, romantic, and intimate, it seats 58 persons. The main pool (photo on home page), is convieniently located near the bar and restaurant; ideal for a refreshing dip or a poolside drink. The rooftop pool (photo at left) has a uniform 4ft depth, ideal for children, a game of volleyball or doing laps. The shady roof-top gazebo bar serves tropical drinks and snacks from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and is a wonderful spot to watch the dramatic sunsets for which the Caribbean is famous. Planning a meeting or conference? We offer two air-conditioned conference rooms complete with complimentary overhead projectors, large T.V. and V.C.R., flip charts and all the usual accruements. Email, fax, photocopying, translation and secretarial services are all readily available for a nominal fee. Both conference rooms adequately hold 70 persons and can be set in various conference styles. ACTIVITIES: Two of the island's most popular beaches, Reduit and Pigeon Island Beaches, are within walking distance although the hotel operates a twice-daily beach shuttle service for the less active. Rodney Bay Marina is in very close proximity from the hotel, where commercial banks, bakeries, shopping malls, restaurants, liquor stores, night-clubs, and pubs are located. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Hotel Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/glencastleresort/hotel/259/12/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:41:55 EST