Backstreet 42, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
#24 of 24 hotels in Philipsburg
Guests' ChoiceBased on 162 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 April 2024
Joseph
United StatesGood location off the busiest streets. Large room and large bathroom. Very clean. Quiet at night. Great suggestions for dinner from receptionist. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Safe and convenient key code system to enter and leave. Security cameras present and in use.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Emma
United KingdomThere was a little too much light spilling from the hallway into the room through the thin curtains. A blackout blind would fix this. The price is a little high.
I've stayed here before and would do again. The staff are lovely, the WIFI is great, the room is very comfortable. There is a drying line in the bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Nina
United StatesN/A
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomA little noisy as there is a school next door
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Janinek
CanadaI wish we had a window other than the one in the bathroom.
Absolutely lovely ladies, especially Barbara and Jeaninna: so friendly and incredibly helpful! They were the highlight of our stay!!! Rooms were very comfortable, very clean, all good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Richard
United StatesToo many stairs and no elevator.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Lisa
United StatesThe area surrounding the hotel was a little rough
Clean, easy to book, pleasant staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Karen
United StatesUnit 8 had beds under A/C blowing; beds had plastic on mattress; funny noise from TV or other nearby pipes all night
secure; 2 blocks to beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Binwei
United StatesThe hallway light should be automatically turned off during night since light will make rooms brighter during sleep time.
Room is very clean and well maintained. Very quiet even though it is located in downtown. Staff is super nice and friendly. Easy location to stroll in historic downtown Philipsburg.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Derrick
United StatesGreat staff. The receptionist was from Aruba and she was very friendly. It was my birthday and she made sure my room was decorated and even provided me with wine.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Francois
United KingdomNothing much
Very nice welcome and service, great location, big rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Daryl
United StatesGreat location and value for our pre-cruise overnight stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Kimberly
United StatesNothing we didn't like. Staff stayed late for our late check in and was very friendly.
Proximity to everything. We only stayed one night and then went on a cruise but while we were there it was easy to find food, shopping & beach.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Belinda
United KingdomBedside lights and easier access to sockets for charging devices
Size of room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Louise
CanadaExcellent location. We walked to the boardwalk as well as the pier for our cruise.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Christine
United StatesNothing
Barbara was the best!! I had to contact her a few times before our trip and I felt like we were old friends when I finally met her in person.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Janet
United StatesBarbara and Marlene were very helpful, friendly and a joy to meet during our stay. The facility and room were very clean, comfortable and safe. The room was large and had a hair dryer and coffee maker. They supplied coffee and tea. We stayed there a night before and a night after our cruise. After the cruise we were very early, and expected to have to wait until 4 to check-in. However Barbara offered to have us store our luggage in the front office and text us when a room was ready. This was a hugh help given I wasn't feeling the best and just wanted to rest. She wanted to do whatever she could to make our stay pleasant and easy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Darlene
CanadaTowels were not changed or beds made. We had to ask for clean towels, but overall it was a good experience.
Staff friendly. T
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Rose
United StatesBeware, there is no elevator. A few steps are manageable.
The hotel is in a very central location yet it is very quiet. It was one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. Extremely friendly staff. Many nice restaurants near by. If you go outside the hotel and cross the street and turn to the left, walk about have a block, there is a wonderful Fresh Bistro (The French Touch) for breakfast. There FRESH pressed juices are amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Michelle
United StatesI loved the staff, location, and homey feeling. Excellent service. You really are made to feel like family.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Felix
CanadaSimple but very clean and quiet. Great location.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Elko
NetherlandsFriendly and helpful staff, nice location, clean and near the boulevard.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Julia
United StatesNothing, everything was perfect!
Super friendly and helpful staff. The location is perfect, and rooms are cozy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Anita
CanadaLack of outdoor space onsite.
The staff was exceptional (Marlene & Barbara). Proximity to the Boardwalk & the sea was great. Ability to leave luggage in the office before check in and after checkout was appreciated. Room was very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
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