We stayed at Palladium Palmyra (Adults Only) in San Antonio at the end of April for a long weekend celebration with 11 friends, and overall it was a really great experience. The hotel truly shines with its incredible, attentive staff – everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. In particular, the entertainment manager surprised our friend on her birthday with glasses of cava, a fun group photo, and a live “Happy Birthday” song, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. The reception team was also incredibly helpful: they arranged taxis and even minibuses for our outings, and were flexible in arranging an early check-in and a late checkout for our group. By day the hotel feels lively and relaxing at the same time. The pool area is spacious and clean, with plenty of sun loungers to go around, and fresh towels are provided daily without any need for towel cards or complicated exchanges. Every afternoon starting around noon there’s entertainment by the pool – a singer, a saxophonist, and a DJ – which gave our group the perfect soundtrack for sunbathing and chatting. In the evenings the fun continued with night-time entertainment like karaoke and a great tribute act. The mixed crowd of adults-only guests (a nice balance of older couples and groups of friends like us) created a relaxed yet festive atmosphere. The location couldn’t be better for exploring San Antonio – it’s just a short walk to the promenade, and we loved being near the Tapas Ibiza restaurant for a meal out. The food at Palladium Palmyra was truly amazing and offered something for everyone each day. The buffet featured an awesome fresh chilled meat counter – we got freshly made handmade burgers, chicken skewers, and even perfectly grilled squid. There was also a rotisserie kebab station, a huge salad bar with lots of fresh vegetables, cheeses, breads and cold cuts, so we could easily fill up on healthy options too. We always found something delicious to try, and the restaurant service was excellent: the waitstaff was friendly and attentive, and drinks (and even water for the table) were brought to us quickly without having to ask. A fun little bonus was the penny sweet station in the restaurant, where guests could help themselves to old-fashioned sweets – it was a small detail but everyone in our group enjoyed it! We were also really happy with the drinks selection and service. There was a good variety of included drinks – both a sparkling cava and a rosé cava, as well as classic cocktails like daiquiris, “Love on the Beach” and piña coladas. Because all the drinks were included in our package, we could try different things by the pool and at the bar without worrying. The bartenders were friendly and efficient, making sure we always had a fresh drink. Our rooms were comfortable and had all the amenities we needed: there were plenty of supplied toiletries, a kettle with tea, coffee and milk, and we even asked reception for an iron for one of the rooms, which they kindly provided. Every day we came back to a room stocked with fresh towels, and we had the option to request fresh bedding midway through the stay. These touches added to the sense that the staff really cared about our comfort. If I had to pick areas for improvement (and this is why we gave 4 stars instead of 5), they would be minor things mainly in the rooms. We noticed that air conditioning is turned off during the low season in April, so on warmer days the rooms could get quite hot by late afternoon. It didn’t ruin our stay at all, but some extra fans or the AC running in cooler mode would have been nice. Also, a few of the rooms seemed a bit tired – for example, the hairdryers were older models, the bathrooms had showers over the bath (which took a bit of maneuvering), and the TVs were older sets without many English channels or modern streaming options. It wasn’t a huge deal, but it felt a bit dated. Lastly, the beds are set up as two singles pushed together, and each side had only one pillow, so a couple of us wished there was an extra pillow or a bigger mattress. These small things kept us from giving a perfect score, but they certainly didn’t spoil our enjoyment. In summary, Palladium Palmyra offered us a fun, festive, and comfortable stay for our birthday weekend. The friendly staff, great entertainment, and delicious food and drinks made our trip feel special. We had a few minor room issues (like the switched-off A/C and some older room features), which is why we rated it 4 stars, but we would still happily return for another adults-only getaway.