Globales Lord Nelson, Migjorn Gran

Request a sea-view room on a high floor, preferably above the third; end rooms offer especially good views.

Arrive by about 7am to claim a pool lounger, as towels reserve most beds early and the pool area gets crowded.

Choose a high or top-floor room, at least on the 3rd floor, for better sea views, less evening-entertainment noise, and possibly larger showers.

Choose Santo Tomás for a peaceful, residential resort with few bars, restaurants and shops rather than nightlife.

Request a pool-view room for afternoon sun, sea views, and a quieter position away from nearby family areas.

Request a high, frontal or sea-view room on the fourth or fifth floor for the best outlook over the beach.

Book a bungalow for a newer, slightly larger, quieter room close to the pool.

Request a refurbished room on floors 4 or 5; these floors may be unavailable unless booked with a German tour operator.

Hire a car to explore Menorca’s harbours, marinas and towns; Owners Cars was specifically recommended.

Choose half board instead of all-inclusive if you prefer better cocktails and more flexibility with meals and drinks.

Bring sturdy walking shoes for the rocky coastal paths and walks toward Son Bou.

Request a pool-side room for sunny sea views and a quieter location; some pool-view rooms may overlook dining-room and kitchen roofs.

Choose a west-facing room for afternoon sun and a quieter position; west-side suites may also be larger.

Request a south- or front-facing sea-view room for the best outlook, especially if you are willing to pay extra.

Request a top-floor poolside room away from the kids’ club and entertainment for greater quiet.

Choose a garden room for extra space and a quiet location near the pool.

Choose a bungalow or additional building room for more space, but avoid a ground-floor bungalow in windy weather because of drainage smells.

Book a bungalow for convenient access to the pool, bar, and beach.

Request a large bathroom and a shower that does not flood the room.

Book a garden bungalow, especially room 614, for pool access and early-morning sun.

Avoid paying extra for a direct sea view, as many rooms face the beach and some sea-view rooms have smaller showers.

Check ingredient labels carefully, especially for nuts, because allergy information may be incomplete.

Choose rooms 318–320 for front views, but expect limited space.

Check bus timetables at reception before travelling, as services are infrequent; buses to Mahón leave at 08:45 and then every two hours.

Request a room with a large shower, especially if you choose a sea-view room.

Avoid low rooms in the 100s and 200s if possible, as some face a wall or a noisy children’s amusement area.

Use the nearby sandy beach if pool loungers are unavailable; it is only a short walk from the hotel.

Request room 321 for a panoramic sea view and a good walk-in shower.

Request room 503 or 502 for excellent sea views.

Request room 327, 328, or 324 for good views; room 327 is small and dated.

Ask reception for a free beach umbrella or chair, as departing guests often leave them in the luggage room.

Visit the beach in the morning for a quieter experience, especially at weekends when it becomes busy.

Avoid the first floor because it is above the entertainment areas.

Bring your own beach towel and expect to pay about €18 per day for two beach beds and an umbrella.

Carry cash for the safe and pool-towel hire, and use a card or euro-loaded armband at the bars.

Confirm bus schedules, resort information and hotel charges at reception rather than relying on unverified information.

Budget €10 per day for hotel parking, while nearby car hire may offer free parking options.

Expect low-key, holiday-camp-style entertainment rather than a lively programme.

Eat lunch or dinner elsewhere if hotel food quality is a priority.

Request a pool-view room for afternoon sun, but expect it to become hot and choose carefully if you prefer cooler rooms.

Request room 715 if booking a bungalow.

Book with Thompson rather than Jet2.

Check the pool water and walls before swimming, as yellowish slime was reported to stain swimwear.

Choose a ground-floor chalet-style room if stairs are difficult.

Take a taxi to Mahón instead of waiting for the infrequent bus.

Eat at Es Pins for steak cooked on a hot stone with a lovely view.

Try an annex room if you want a quieter location.

Avoid rooms ending in 08 or 09 because they are cramped near the lifts.

Ask about late checkout when you arrive.

Choose a top-floor room if you want an earlier night and less disturbance from evening entertainment.

Allow about 45 minutes for the airport coach journey, as the hotel is in a cul-de-sac.

Budget about €40 for a taxi from the airport.

Book a private transfer to and from the hotel if you want a simpler airport journey.

Choose room 812 for extra space only if having a usable balcony is not important.

Request garden room 611 for an excellent outlook; some garden rooms overlook a car park or playground.

Consider rooms 521 or 421 for good views.

Contact the hotel before arrival with requests for adjoining rooms or sea views; they cannot guarantee them but may accommodate you.

Ask to inspect the offered room before taking your luggage upstairs.

Check whether an east-facing balcony will be too hot for you during summer.

Choose room numbers x18–x21 for south-facing beach and sea views; x01–x17 face east, while x22–x38 overlook the pool complex.

Choose the pool side near the shower for shade throughout the day.

Walk the 35-minute cliff path to Son Bou beach for a gently sloping, 3-kilometre sandy beach.

Inspect the room before accepting it, as the hotel layout creates several disappointing views.

Avoid room 214 because it faces the back of the neighboring restaurant.

Note that bungalow rooms may not have internet access, and the lift is too narrow for wheelchairs.

Ask reception to change the room if the allocated room does not match the booked sea-view category.

Bring euros to pay for the safe key.

Bring fly spray.

Place your towel early if you want a sun lounger, as availability is limited.

Expect two single beds pushed together in double rooms.

Bring your own tea bags for the room.

Avoid balconies overlooking the car park.

Avoid partial sea-view rooms if you dislike heat, as their balconies can become very hot in the afternoon.

Choose a garden room if you prefer views over the grounds rather than the sea.

Request rooms 19–21 on any floor for front sea views.

Request room 217 for a pleasant side sea view.

Request room 227 for a good view.

Request room 325 for a quiet, high-floor pool view with a sea outlook.

Request room 322 for a pool view with a sea outlook.

Request room 426 for pool-and-sea views and an afternoon-to-sunset balcony.

Request room 419 for a good view.

Request room 420 for excellent views at a good price.

Visit the nearby Malibu bar for lunch and ask for Juan from Hotel Sant Tomas.

Avoid rooms in the 800 block.

Avoid room 101.

Avoid room 104 because it is particularly small.

Avoid room 209 because it overlooks the neighbouring bar.

Avoid room 514 because its air conditioning may not work properly.

Bring earplugs when staying in the main building because doors may slam from around 6 a.m.

Use the garden access to reach the beach directly from the hotel grounds.

Avoid rooms 123 and 124 because they sit above the patio bar and lack sea views.

Avoid rooms beside the escalators or stairs, especially room 208, because of early-morning noise.