Tstays Smart Hotel is at 84 Wrightson Road in Woodbrook, the neighbourhood that Port of Spain locals treat as its eating and drinking district. It is a no-frills hotel built around the practical: clean rooms with city views, free in-room Wi-Fi, free self-parking, a coworking space, communal kitchens and laundry, and a concierge. Room types run from standard doubles and twins, some with a patio, to an executive suite of about four hundred square feet that sleeps four, and there are rooms for up to five guests. It does not have a pool, so it suits people who plan to spend their days out on tours and their evenings on Ariapita Avenue. For travellers on a tighter budget, or for a Carnival stay where location matters more than facilities, it is the sensible choice in the capital.
Location and getting around
Woodbrook is the strongest base in Port of Spain for food and nightlife. Ariapita Avenue, the main restaurant and bar street, is about a two-minute walk away, Adam Smith Square is about seven minutes, and Queen's Park Savannah is about fifteen minutes on foot. Hasely Crawford Stadium is a short drive.
Piarco International Airport is around thirty minutes by car, and the hotel offers a round-trip airport shuttle for a per-vehicle fee, which is cheaper than a lone taxi if you arrange it in advance. Tour operators collect from Port of Spain hotels, so confirm your pickup point.
The rooms and facilities
The standard rooms have a queen bed or two large twins and a city view, while the executive suite adds a king bed and a sofa bed. The property provides free Wi-Fi in the rooms, free self-parking, luggage storage, laundry and a coworking space, and it has communal kitchens and stovetops that suit longer stays or travellers who want to cook. Breakfast is not described on its booking page, so plan to eat out or self-cater, and ask about it before you arrive. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits and what to know: this is for budget-minded travellers, solo visitors and couples who want to be among the restaurants and bars, and for Carnival visitors who want a central bed. It is not a resort, so expect simple surroundings and no pool, and ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper, since Woodbrook can be lively at night. Check-in is from mid-afternoon and check-out is late morning, with early check-in and late check-out subject to a fee.
Why stay here
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓City-view rooms
- ✓Communal kitchens
- ✓Coworking space
- ✓Laundry service
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
How close is it to restaurants?+
Ariapita Avenue, the main restaurant and bar street, is about a two-minute walk, so most dining is on your doorstep.
Does it have an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a round-trip shuttle is available for a per-vehicle fee. Arrange it in advance and compare it with a taxi.
Is there a pool or breakfast?+
There is no pool, and breakfast is not described on its booking page, so check before you arrive. Communal kitchens are available.
