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Berjaya Resort Langkawi – A Beautiful Resort That Sadly Falls Short on Hospitality for Guests from the South Asian Region||We stayed at Berjaya Langkawi from 10 Jun to 13 Jun 2025.||Berjaya Resort Langkawi is undeniably a stunning property — nestled in nature, well-maintained, and offering the kind of scenic beauty that makes a vacation memorable. The resort itself has all the makings of a five-star experience. Unfortunately, our stay was marred by a consistent pattern of unwelcoming behavior that left us disheartened.||Let me be clear: none of the services were explicitly denied to us. However, at nearly every interaction, we were made to feel lesser — as if our presence was a burden rather than a welcome addition.||At check-in, we were informed of a mandatory security deposit, with no mention of an alternative to directly pay for services as we used them. It was only when we reached out to Fariza, the manager, that we were told this option was indeed available. Initially, staff told us that such deposits were standard practice “across all of Malaysia.” That’s not accurate. We had stayed at three other five-star hotels in Malaysia, including in Sunway resort Kuala Lumpur, Resort world Genting and Legoland JB, and none of them required such a deposit or treated the issue with such inflexibility.||Perhaps the most surprising moment was when we asked if we could take a look at the water villas before considering an upgrade. We were brusquely told to “go see the pictures on the website” — a rude and unhelpful response that didn’t match the courteous service we saw being extended to other guests.||There were several small yet telling incidents that collectively painted a picture of bias. When we asked for an aloo paratha at breakfast (a request that’s quite normal in international hotels catering to diverse guests), we were met with a lecture from the chef about placing orders a day in advance — something we didn’t hear being said to others making off-menu requests. A waiter once told us to fetch our own cutlery with a straight face, even as he smiled and graciously served guests from Western countries. On another occasion, a shuttle driver refused to help with handbags, speaking in a dismissive tone — again, a courtesy we saw extended to guests from outside the South Asian region without hesitation.||What hurt the most was not the denial of services, but the difference in demeanor — the smiles, warmth, and easy hospitality we witnessed being extended to guests from Europe and North America was noticeably absent in our interactions.||We sincerely hope the management reflects on this and works on training staff to treat all guests with equal dignity, irrespective of where they come from. Cultural sensitivity is not a favor — it's a fundamental part of world-class hospitality.||Room 1248 /1249||⚖️🙏||Warm Regards||Adv. Anuj Gupta|Advocate on Record|Supreme Court of India|