Hilton Curacao

do not stay at this hilton

My partner and I have been here for 2 days now and I'm shocked at how unaccepting the island is for gay men. I'm not ignorant to the differences in culture but the island tourism boards have been promoting their gay-friendly tourism for quite some time and it is entirely a marketing ploy. My partner and I checked in with a Front Desk Agent who referred to us as colleagues, then when I asked if a room with a king bed was available, she insisted that we would be happy with the room with 2 beds. "You need to beds anyway because there are 2 of you." I politely but firmly advised her we actually did not need 2 beds. The hotel has a below average room product and the mold and dingy cleaning job is ridiculous. I should disclose that I'm a hotelier by trade, which can sometimes lead to higher expectations, however in this case I can promise you that I am being as patient and understanding of "island culture" as possible. The beach is beautiful but short of that, this hotel is lacking quality and service. Choose a different option and save yourself the trouble. On an unrelated topic to the hotel, we went to a local restaurant last night and were refused service by a server who seemed to be annoyed with the fact that we were gay. One of the other servers assisted and was very helpful, however when a 2nd gay couple came into the restaurant shortly after us, the manager advised her to get over it and serve them. The food was good and the gentleman who served us was wonderful and friendly. This has all led to a very unwelcoming feel from the island.

Lovely stay

Here for a week, we chooses the Hilton and no regrets. Staff is really professional, food at the restaurant is good, average price for curaçao. Rooms are clean, we had a king exclusive ocean view and it perfect. I only put four stats because of the beach, it's great but they need to clean the sand, people are throwing their cigarettes and everything. Not hotel fault but they should do something.