- rickhowe
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Well worth the money
- April 26, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
In all of my travels, I have never stayed in such a decadent hotel. While it is not an inexpansive hotel, I do believe that you get what you pay for. The bed was one of the best that I have ever had the pleasure of sleeping in during my travels. The balcony that faced the beach was utterly beautiful. I MUST recommend dining at Victoria's, the restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel. The chef does take a while to prepare the food, but for breakfast, you will get the best and largest omlet that you have ever had! It was almost as if when you walked into the lobby (the doors of which are held open for you by the door man who is wearing a tuxedo), that you were stepping onto the Titanic... The staff were very cheerful and helpful also. I actually prefer staying here at the Boardwalk Plaza much more than when I stay at the St. Regis in New York.
"Overpriced, arrogant and bizarre"
- June 28, 2007
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Boardwalk plaza is outdated, faded, dirty, smelled of mildew, broken t.v., flies in room. Small, rough bath towels and the side with a view we were on overlooked a bar that was loud. Other patrons were at the front desk w/ complaints along with me and management was extremely rude and bragged of their 4 diamond service and did not help anyone.
Please excuse our dust?
- April 11, 2007
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
It needs lots of updating. The carpets are very old and smelly. The bathrooms need to be overhauled and the decor needs to be at least dusted. The staff was very nice. How can they charge that much a night and get away with it? I give it 2 diamonds.
Editor Pick
Boardwalk Plaza
- May 9, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
rickhowe from Darlington, Maryland
This is probably the swankiest hotel in Rehoboth (and, honestly, the only one I've stayed in). The Boardwalk Plaza is, under the skin, a cinder block box just like every other hotel. The difference is the details; Victorian-era design motifs on the outside, Victorian-era furniture and decorative treatments on the inside.
And it works. The Boardwalk Plaza is a very pleasant (albeit expensive during the high season) Oceanfront respite from the noise of the boardwalk.
The rooms are large, and if you reserve oceanfront, have an amazing view. Quiet, very clean with high-end amenities, great maid service, and very reliable room service.
The indoor/outdoor pool is heated (although you don't need that during the summer), and extremely clean.
If you have the desire, you can get afternoon tea every day (from 3 to 5pm, I think), but you'll need a reservation. A selection of teas and little sandwiches (but not, when I was there, the traditional English Cucumber Sandwich). But a nice break in any case.
WARNING, watch out for the parrot in the lobby. He's cute and all that, and very talkative, but if you get too close he will GRAB your earring.
They've added high-speed Internet in the rooms, and some come with a whirlpool.
Go for the oceanview suite (two beds, sitting room, and a balcony) or the oceanview deluxe (one queen bed, sitting room, and balcony).
And as my kid can attest (see pics), the beds are very bouncy!
From journal Rick's Guide to the Delaware Shore - Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beaches