I always like checking reviews before choosing a hotel, so I thought I'd give my 2 cents on the Radisson (Grand Lucayan) Grand Bahama. Summary: A great place to relax. Not a party place (go to Nassau), not an all-inclusive, not for kids. A place for couples to relax. Beach - 5 stars, soft sand, blue water, no rocks, little seaweed. They rake all of it every morning. Just perfect. Sunrise over the water every morning. No sunsets over the water. Pool - 4 stars, well-maintained, swim up bar. no slides. 1 hot tub. Food - 2 stars, just bad food. Go across the street to the Port Lucaya Marketplace, there's stores and restaurants, and is really the heart of the island. Breakfast - there's a $12 breakfast buffet, all-American, you can get better food at a Hampton Inn for free There's also a coffee shop with muffins, egg sandwiches also Lunch - only available at the pool, burgers, hot dogs, again go across the street Dinner - Chinese food on the beach. Really? I did not go to the Bahamas to have Chinese food. The steakhouse on their website has been closed for 3 years. Also, a 15% tip is automatically added to all food purchases. Where to eat - Across the street in the market Good - Sobar (sunsets), Zorba (Greek), Le Med, Unexso Bad - After Deck (horrible), Agave (better food at Taco Bell) Rooms - Clean and basic. No bugs, good bed, free wi-fi (slow bandwith), NO CLOSET. There is an armoir with a small closet (length of my forearm), 2 small drawers, small TV, and a fridge. Elevators - you will wait. only 2 out of 4 working for the entire hotel Service - 2 stars. They will 'yes' you forever. Ask for something and they'll say 'Yes! of course!', but they won't do it. Very pleasant, but nothing accomplished. Excursions - There's parasailing, jetski, boating, etc on the beach (not-included). The dolphin group Unexso is awesome. The island kayak, snorkel, etc tours are great. Very well done and organized. Shopping - Port Lucaya (across the street) has all your shops. Do NOT go to the International Bazaar. It's on all the maps, but it is a ghost town. An abandoned area of crumbling buildings and shadows. Versace, Gucci, they all were there, but have jumped ship. Economy - Destroyed in 2004 by 2 hurricanes, which moved the focus of the island from its capital (Freeport) to Port Lucaya (where this resort is). They are struggling (compared with Nassau), but it is safe. We never felt in danger at anytime. This is also reflected at the Radisson, where there are 4 hotel buildings, but only 1 is being used. They just don't have enough people staying. Therefore, those pools are not open either (the slide on the website is not open) Gym/Spa - 4 stars. Looks very nice, but is on the other side of the resort, a good 15 minute walk. Final summary: The perfect place to escape to a beautiful beach and relax. Not to party, not for your kids. No Caribbean history (island practically settled in the 1960s). But if you want to stare at blue waters in peace and quiet, it works.