We just finished a 5-day stay at the Royal Palms. We stayed because of the reviews on Tripadvisor and were looking for a change from past stays at the Fairmount. It was all everyone else has written - historic, beautiful, charming, centrally-located. Most staff were friendly - in particular, the valet staff were some of the most pleasant and helpful ever!
However, if you have young children, you should know that the pool is small and most other guests are couples or business travelers who seem to expect some peace and quiet. The pool staff were wonderful, but we got a few dirty looks (and comments) from guests who were there without kids.
Also, there is only one restaurant on the property, and it's not suited to young children. We didn't even try eating there after talking with a few other guests and some locals.
I would definitely return with just my husband for a romantic occasion. But would not take my kids there again. I'd choose a larger resort with a couple pools and more restaurant choices.
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