This gracious turn-of-the-century estate has been restored into a multi-award winning, intimate, quality hotel which is family owned and operated. The Royal Palms is centrally located being a short walk to Hamilton and shops. The hotel enjoys Bermudian architecture in a tranquil garden setting with coral-coloured walls, white shutters and wraparound porch with wicker chairs. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bermuda/royalpalms/hotel/932/25/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:39:48 EST Transportation around the island is made simple as both the ferry and bus terminals are just down the road. Scooters, boat cruises and taxi tours easily arranged. The bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings and lovely moldings, and are individually decorated with rich fabrics. All are air conditioned and have cable TV, telephones with separate computer access and tea/coffee facilities. There are a variety of mini-suites and suites available with kitchenettes. Laundry service is available. AMENITIES: - Air conditioning - Telephone and computer access - Individual Internet Access - Direct Individual dial - Cable television - Private bathroom - Coffee and Tea facilities - Iron and ironing board - Hair Dryers - Suites and Cottages have Kitchenettes ACTIVITIES: DINING/RESTARUANTS: The elegant Royal Palms Hotel and Restaurant, situated on a tree-lined lane near Hamilton, offers the best of Bermudian hospitality. Your hosts are Richard Smith and Susan Weare, the brother-and-sister team who own and manage the estate. They graciously welcome you to be their guest in one of two pink, turn-of-the-century manor houses or in the estate's quaint, white-roofed cottages. All are nestled in luxuriant, tranquil gardens where you may enjoy the sun from lawn chairs or on the terrace beside a secluded pool. You may wish to relax or chat with other guests on the veranda or in the intimate restaurant lounge. Ascots, one of the Island's finest restaurants, serves lunch and dinner in antique-appointed dining rooms or outdoors where tree frogs serenade at night. Type: Hotel Beach Location: City Center http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bermuda/royalpalms/hotel/932/25/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:39:48 EST