great family vacation, good value, just got wonderful relaxing vacation family, large group 30. trip punta cana time different resort riu melia grand palladium, preferences resorts, riu like bar service beach, melia royal service truly 5 star worth grand palladium variety food excellent, visit punta cana members group, review grand palladium palace.front desk recepcion service truly 5 star, needs taken care immediately, arrival went fairly smooth, large group slowed process neverthe received notch service cool towels fruit punch, loft suite not requested 2 double beds immediately transfered loft suite wanted, problem air conditioner loft area did not realize went bed, apparently bell boy reported problem, morning received note telephone desk informing realized air conditioner not cooling, fixed chilly remainder stay, people talk desk fernandal whiley really great guys, need assistance talk francisco guest relations, help needs, needed babysitting able, babysitting expensive though.food drinks- tried restaurants, las torres buffet, plenty variety grilled meats lunch dinner, great breakfast, problem breakfast 7am 10am, miss breakfast pastry coffee lobby la uva sports bar light meal, service uva disappointing, el bohio behique la catedral buffet, variety food great, taste, arricefe good lunch dinner good, churrasco best, tried t-bone tough, el quijote pretty good, gamas ajillio good, group chose dishes disappointed, skip oriental night buffet not good, try going speciality restaurant night, overall service restaurants pretty good, beware pool restaurants strict dining wet suitwear, drinks domestic liquors, group able hemingway quiet way bar bavaro international liquors served, champagne served breakfast mornings las torres.you request champagne anytime want.beach poolside punta cana beaches generally beautiful, pool palace great, not overcrowded, transportation train travels complex, train service crowded evening people travel dinner disco shows, places walking distance, check smooth, summary large group members did experience disappointing moments resort pleasant, kept good value, great place vacation relax,