Ericko R.
Google
I feel very disappointed with my recent stay at Aston Jember.
I booked two non-smoking Junior Suite rooms, however upon entering the room, the smell of cigarette smoke was extremely strong—clearly resembling a smoking room. There were also visible cigarette marks on the table and seating area. This raises a serious question: how can a non-smoking room have such a strong cigarette odor and visible smoking traces?
When I reported this issue, the staff’s initial response was very unprofessional. Instead of offering a proper solution, they simply turned on the air conditioner and sprayed air freshener (Bayfresh). This approach is unacceptable and does not solve the core problem.
Eventually, my room was changed. Unfortunately, the condition of the new room was more or less the same, though slightly less smelly. I accepted it only because there was no other option available, and by that time, I was already very upset and exhausted by the situation.
Another disappointment was the limited parking area. Several parking spots were blocked with cones and reserved for a VVIP group (Pajero Club). This made parking very inconvenient for regular hotel guests. Are non-VVIP guests not equally valued? As a paying customer, this treatment felt unfair, unprofessional, and frankly, quite upsetting.
Overall, this experience did not reflect the standards expected from Aston. I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as guest comfort, honesty in room categorization, and equal treatment should be basic hospitality standards.