I stayed at the Occidental Grand during one of my several trips to Aruba. I really enjoyed the resort. As mentioned, it was right in the middle of the high rise area, so there was plenty to see/do in either direction. I love the walkway on the beach side which connects the entire high rise area. I would take my morning walk from end to end. The pool was nice, beach great. Casino right on the premises. Several restaurants directly across the street (tango, salt and pepper, casa tua, Soprano's piano bar).

It went through some renovations about 2 yrs. ago. I stayed before the renovations it was fine then.

Good choice. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.