Looking forward to going again
We had the Paradise Suite in a private cottage. The rooms were clean and attractive. The pool was large enough for swimming and very soothing and warm. My boyfriend especially liked the steam room and the waterfall. The hot tub was connected to the pool and was comfortable for two people to move around in. The massage chair was wonderful. The bathroom included a bidet. I found the king size bed to be very comfortable for sleeping and lovemaking.
The lighting could be adjusted in a variety of ways. There were very flattering red lights in the bedroom, and the pool and hot tub also lit up beautifully. The fireplace was a nice touch too. There was a 5-disk CD player in the bedroom, and we could play music over the speakers in the pool area. We did watch a little TV, which swivels around for easy viewing throughout the room.
If swings are your thing, you'll be happy to find one in the closet and a metal loop above the bed for hanging it. The mirrors over the bed are angled perfectly. And because the lighting is so flattering, the mirrors didn't make me feel self-conscious. In fact, mirrors were everywhere, giving the place a very spacious feel, though the paradise suite was not overly cozy.
Okay, so there was no room service available, no sunlight, and the hot and cold were switched in both showers. Still, it was the most affordable romantic vacation we could find with the most to offer (We're both university students). A tropical vacation would have been extraordinary, but the Sybaris was such an affordable and pleasant alternative that we didn't feel like we were missing anything.
We had a great time getting away from laundry, dishes, homework, roommates, etc. It was extremely romantic, and we enjoyed every minute of our stay.