So has anyone stayed at Gardenia since Hotel Impossible visit ?

[Bnewb]

Just to note...
These owners/GM are new to Gardenia & the filming was back in Dec...low occupancy was to be expected as this hotel was essentially closed prior to the take over...high season has helped & proper advertising will get this property going again.

The owner & GM are not new to the hotel business...being new at Gardenia, I think they were smart to get help from a well-known tv show almost from the get go.

The grounds are beautiful....rooms at this time are basic & clean...they offer round the clock security...a pool...bar(s)...restaurant...this property is very well-priced ($57-97us) for what it offers comparatively.

Richard is a great guy & I wish them well!!

[Patricia]

Just to note...
These owners/GM are new to Gardenia & the filming was back in Dec...low occupancy was to be expected as this hotel was essentially closed prior to the take over...high season has helped & proper advertising will get this property going again.

The owner & GM are not new to the hotel business...being new at Gardenia, I think they were smart enough to get help from a well-known tv show almost from the get go.

The grounds are beautiful....rooms at this time are basic & clean...they offer round the clock security...a pool...bar(s)...restaurant...this property is very well-priced ($57-97us) for what it offers comparatively.

Richard is a great guy & I wish them well!!

I've known Richard since his Tamboo days, he IS a great guy Wish them all the best....

[Accompong]

Just to note...
These owners/GM are new to Gardenia & the filming was back in Dec...low occupancy was to be expected as this hotel was essentially closed prior to the take over...high season has helped & proper advertising will get this property going again.

The owner & GM are not new to the hotel business...being new at Gardenia, I think they were smart enough to get help from a well-known tv show almost from the get go.

The grounds are beautiful....rooms at this time are basic & clean...they offer round the clock security...a pool...bar(s)...restaurant...this property is very well-priced ($57-97us) for what it offers comparatively.

Richard is a great guy & I wish them well!!

I help run a small motel here in So. Fl. and I have watched nearly every broadcast of Hotel Impossible. The premise is not to turn every property into a thriving business (although that is up to the people to do when Anthony and his designer leave) but, instead to provide a "wake up" call to management and demonstrate how a small, targeted investment can achieve success. Yes, Bnewb, I too "think they were smart enough to get help" and the "goodies" that get donated (i.e. reservation system, HEART Training and (of course) Negril's resident "Internet Guru"'s assistance, etc.) provide a good foundation to build upon.

A good number of the properties featured on the show revert back to the practices that got them into trouble in the first place but I appears that The Gardenia may defy that problem. Turning a loser into a winner is a long, laborous process. It took us almost 10 years to develop the reputation and returning guest clientel to sustain a profitable business.

That property is "well-priced" and, if they continue to improve, it will one day have the following that other Negril properties enjoy. In closing, I have to say that a lot of the properties that people rave about here on this site are run-down former shells of the property they used to be but that is what reputation does (or doesn't do) for you.

Peace and Guidance