When I first stayed here in November 2024, I found the Spanhoek to be a reasonable cheaper alternative to the Palacio: rooms well-kept, housekeeping efficient, and relatively quiet at night despite its location at a busy intersection.
This time, things were different: due to Emancipation Day celebrations, it was very noisy during the day and at night, with noise levels also affected by activity at the casino across the road. The cheaper price tag also seems to have attracted a lower-end clientele, with excessive noise coming from nearby rooms at all hours. Housekeeping was in disarray: sometimes I had to ask for towels, and every day I had to ask for toiletries, even though I had clearly run out. Supplies would come in drinks and drabs over the course of the day (and evening), and my room was cleaned at random times during my stay (or not at all). Though well-meaning, the housekeeping staff found it very difficult to communicate with me (and I with them) due to the language barrier. Overall, the Spanhoek needs to sharpen up its game.