Tam B.
Yelp
I am extremely disappointed with my recent stay at the Canopy by Hilton in downtown San Antonio. As Amex Platinum members, we expected a certain level of service and accommodation that was unfortunately not met.
Upon check-in, we were misled by the desk agent, who claimed we were being upgraded. However, we were given the exact room I had reserved online. When I spoke with her coworker David, he mentioned we were being upgraded again, but merely placed us in the same room on a higher floor.
Our dining experience at the hotel's restaurant, Domingo's, was equally disheartening. The bartender, Lonnie, was very rude and dismissive. When my husband asked for a second drink, she ignored him and continued her conversation with her coworker. After he had to say "excuse me" three additional times, she finally approached us with an attitude, rolling her eyes and asking, "What?" She then made his drink, slammed the glass down, broke it and it fell into the ice bend below. To make matters worse, she attempted to serve the 2nd version of his drink request using the ice that contained broken glass. I had to intervene and request another bartender to make the drink.
Moreover, I noticed a disturbing pattern of behavior among the hotel and restaurant staff. They were consistently rude to Black patrons, including us, while being overly accommodating to White guests. This bias was glaring and unacceptable.
Upon returning to our room, we noticed multiple cleanliness and maintenance issues: calcium build-up on the shower head, hair on the toilet, a barely attached shower door handle, dirty glassware, and a broken ice machine on our floor. Additionally, I was surprised to discover that the hotel does not offer room service.
The only redeeming part of our stay was the valet staff, particularly Charles, who was very kind and accommodating. His excellent service is the standard that should be met throughout the hotel.
As a former Diamond member whose status has recently downgraded to Silver due to my ongoing dissatisfaction with Hilton properties, this experience solidified my decision to take my business to Marriott for my clients. At $232.00 per night, this hotel falls far short of an elevated experience. I am certain I would have received better service at a Courtyard property and should went with my first thought to book with Hotel Emma.
This stay was a significant disappointment and does not reflect the quality one would expect from a Hilton brand hotel. The evident bias and lack of proper service make this an unacceptable choice for anyone expecting a respectful and pleasant stay.