PeterAbbeyRichards
Google
Overpriced and underdelivering||||Let me start by saying this: I have spent nights in all sorts of old farmhouses, from lovingly restored estates to crumbling structures with more character than comfort. I appreciate the quirks that come with age. This is not about expecting perfection. But when a property charges a premium, it must deliver more than nostalgia and excuses. At Dandelion Como, the disconnect between price and reality is impossible to ignore.||||No air conditioning, no heating, no solution||The air conditioning was not working. When asked, the staff explained that it was due to “strange weather.” That is not a solution. The heater also did not work. Regardless of the season, a room should offer a functional temperature control system. This is basic, not optional.||||Check-in: the art of being ignored||There was no greeting, no smile, no effort to make us feel welcome. The staff behaved more like indifferent landlords than hosts. If hospitality is meant to create a sense of arrival, this place missed the memo entirely.||||The room: old farmhouse, yes — but still filthy||We understand it is a farmhouse conversion. That does not mean the floor should be so dirty that your feet turn black after ten minutes without slippers. Insects were everywhere. The charm of old architecture vanishes quickly when basic cleanliness is neglected.||||Bathroom: no space for anything||There was no shelf, ledge, or usable surface to place a toothbrush or any personal items. The bathroom was not minimalist. It was simply impractical.||||Three guests, one towel||We were three people. We received one towel. That alone speaks volumes.||||Noise: an echo chamber with creaky floors||It is an old building, but the noise levels were astonishing. We heard every step, every piece of furniture being dragged above us, every late-night conversation. This is not inevitable in older buildings. It is the result of ignoring soundproofing entirely.||||The bed: bad design meets cheap materials||The mattress was so soft it collapsed near the edge. You felt like you might roll off just by turning over. The pillows were oddly thick and round, made from hard foam, almost engineered to cause neck pain.||||Curtains that surrender at dawn||The curtains did not block light at all. At sunrise, the room was instantly bright. Sleep ended then, like it or not.||||Gravel courtyard: a nightly concert of crunching wheels||The courtyard is covered in gravel. That might sound charming until you try to sleep. Every suitcase wheel and footstep echoes directly into the rooms. When new guests arrive at night, you hear it all. I am not a light sleeper. I still woke up.||||Pool: a surprise you learn at check-in||The pool, prominently featured on the website, was not working. This small fact is only revealed once you arrive. At that point, there is little you can do but feel misled.||||Final verdict: youth hostel atmosphere at luxury hotel prices||||Dandelion Como delivers a mismatched experience. If you enjoy being ignored, waking to sunrise at 5 am, and falling out of bed after sharing a single towel, this is your place. Otherwise, look elsewhere. What they charge and what they offer have absolutely nothing in common.
