Paul Tolley
Google
My wife and I have stayed at Crown on several occasions—between five and seven times now—and while we have experienced some minor issues in the past, this most recent stay has left us extremely disappointed and questioning whether we will return.
Previously, we’ve encountered small inconveniences such as having to chase the concierge multiple times to have our room made up, or requesting a cot for our baby only to find it missing upon arrival. While frustrating, we accepted those as minor setbacks.
This stay, however, has been by far the worst experience. After returning from a lovely Father’s Day dinner and looking forward to a quiet, romantic night, we discovered that the bathroom TV could not be switched off. I contacted the concierge requesting a replacement remote. After waiting 45 minutes, I had to call again. Eventually, two remotes were brought to our room, but neither worked. I was then told it was a “technical issue” and that someone from technical support would come.
Several hours later, the issue remained unresolved. The TV continued blasting the same music on repeat, making it impossible for us to sleep. What was supposed to be a relaxing night away without the kids was completely ruined.
To make matters worse, someone eventually returned with a third brand new remote, which also did not work at all. We are now left to either have technical support enter our bedroom at 10:30 p.m.—something we are not comfortable with—or attempt to sleep with the TV on the opposite wall to our bedroom bed playing the same music on repeat all night. This is on a Sunday night that was meant to be our one night away from the kids, a night that is now completely lost.
Adding to the frustration, we specifically booked and paid for an upgraded premium suite with its own bar, lounge, and amenities. This was not a standard room, and we invested significantly into what was meant to be a special Father’s Day experience. To spend this much money and end up with such an unresolved and disruptive issue is incredibly disappointing.
We feel this situation warrants serious acknowledgement and appropriate compensation. At the very least, I would expect a refund or a substantial credit given the significant impact this had on our stay.
I trust you will take this feedback seriously and ensure it is addressed so future guests—particularly those paying for premium suites—do not have to go through the same.
Sincerely
Paul