The hotel is definitely showing its age and is in a poor section of town. That being said, it functions well as a simple sleep, shower, and relax room in between exploring the island, and the staff, when you actually see them, are very nice and accomadating. It has a nice flatscreen tv with spotty satellite cable reception, a squeeky bed, a tiny bathroom with warm water, and a mini fridge. The terrace is very nice and spacious with a great view and there is a pool, but I didn't see anyone use it during my stay. Parking is on a busy street so fold your rental car's mirrors in, but you can walk around Marigot easily enough and hail a cheap bus or expensive taxi ride. The neighborhood is a bit rough, but as long as you're polite and smart about your behavior no one will bother you. It's definitely not the tourist side of town, so you'll be in amongst the real residents of St. Martin/Maarten, which is a definite plus. If you're on a budget, this hotel will get the job done, but if you're planning on a romantic hotel location, I'd choose another hotel. (Thin walls).