there were a lot of great things about this place, starting with the fact that the images in the listing are of the exact property (as opposed to some that show example rooms that are nicer than what you ultimately get). the property manager, karen, is super attentive and responsive, which i deeply appreciated. there is a small pool area right outside the room, which was awesome. for someone like me, who was looking to sunbathe without the crowds of the main pool, this was absolutely perfect. the location is fantastic, easy access to the beach, and the spa was also a big plus.
on the downside, the room wasn’t particularly clean when we arrived; pretty much all the furniture and fixtures were either covered in dust or fingerprints/smudges. ultimately this wasn’t a deal breaker; the host alerted the housekeeping supervisor and offered to have it cleaned right away, but i was surprised by the level of cleanliness, which seemed more like someone’s well-used guest room as opposed to a 5-star hotel. i also didn’t love the bathroom layout, but it’s exactly as pictured so i knew what to expect. also, it’s just one big room — essentially a double hotel room with super high ceilings — but again, all this is pictured. as long as you’re OK with no privacy between you and the other folks staying with you, this could work out well!
overall, karen was an excellent host and we enjoyed our stay at the fontainebleau.