I had not read your post UMA but that does sound like a completely unacceptable situation. Appears like you had the worst room in the hotel. The staff in Tahitian hotels are also so unaffected by complaints it is so different - a little too laid back for me most times. That is why I feel that the PG is the way to go not land in Tahiti.

My first trip to Tahiti about 5 years ago we stayed at the Sofitel and actually things you describe were just like that there. Ants everywhere, stained ceilings, dirty mildew all round the sink and shower area. I think once the ants get in and any problems start with water they get bad pretty rapidly in a tropical area like Tahiti.

I have stayed at Le Meridien about four times and I always liked the rooms. The wood floors, big bath area I thought they were great. Every time the air conditioning was excellent which I know some have reported problems with recently. Maybe the property is becoming run down since I was last there.

Susan, from my office is staying two nights in the Radisson property, she has also stayed at Le Meridien and also the Beachcomber so we will see what she says about the Radisson.