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This was my fifth time staying at Es Saadi Palace. Airport transfer was arranged through the hotel; the driver was polite, but using a phone while driving is unsafe, and no complimentary water was offered which feels disappointing given the price.||Reception was excellent. I was welcomed by a very professional and knowledgeable male staff member (unfortunately I forgot his name). He was extremely friendly and provided a short update on recent changes, which was a thoughtful touch.||My room on the third floor was, as always, spacious, very clean, and well equipped. The size of the room remains one of the highlights. However, the shower quality was below expectations: low water pressure and very slow to get hot. On the positive side, the variety of bath products was impressive, with scents to suit every preference.||Breakfast was generous, with attentive and very friendly staff. Poolside service was generally good, though at times a little slow and inattentive. The spa treatment was excellent, quite expensive, but justified by the use of premium products and the high professionalism of the therapists.||One drawback of the location is its proximity to the busy casino. Late at night, taxis often cannot access the hotel entrance, meaning guests have to walk from the gate not something expected from a five-star hotel.||Unfortunately, the service inconsistencies reduced my overall impression. The turndown service was unreliable: sometimes provided, sometimes not, and often far too early (around 7 pm), with no follow-up later. Requests for extra towels were noted at reception but never delivered. On three separate occasions, I asked for bottled water; despite multiple promises, it never arrived. Even the night receptionist assured me someone would bring it immediately, but nobody came.||These are basic requests that make a stay comfortable, and at this level of hotel they should be fulfilled flawlessly. What’s worse, I experienced the same issues during previous stays, which suggests it’s not a one-time problem. While the ladies at reception always do their best, the lack of follow-through from other departments creates ongoing frustration.||For these reasons, despite many positives, I can only give this stay three stars. Es Saadi Palace has the potential to deliver an exceptional five-star experience, but service reliability needs serious improvement.