Jay W.
Yelp
I had an extremely disappointing and unsettling stay at this hotel as a solo traveler. From the moment I arrived, I noticed things were off, but I decided to give it a chance. Unfortunately, my experience only worsened. The lack of security at the property was a major concern. I arrived around midnight and no one helped me with my bags. I planned to park my rental myself, but that was not an option due to safety reasons (don't believe the pictures) I encountered several random individuals loitering just outside the hotel. So I paid for valet.
The lobby and hallways felt poorly maintained. The lock on my door seemed flimsy, and I didn't feel comfortable sleeping but I did put extra security on the door that I packed. Worse, the corridors were dimly lit.
After a sleepless night where I felt unsafe and uncomfortable, I made the decision to check out early. I politely informed the front desk about my decision and my reasons for leaving, they told me the manager was away and that he would call me the next day. While waiting outside for my valet, I noticed the same guy who parked my car the night before (Luis) helping some hotel guest with their bags. When I asked about it, I was told it was their discretion to get bags but not their job. Completely unprofessional and inappropriate.
Once my car arrived and I tried to plug the new address into the gps, lo and behold, the entire dashboard and navigation system was dark and not responding. Everything was working just fine when I checked it in the night before. This caused me another hour delay before leaving this hotel of horror.
I later discovered they likely re-rented my room after I left, but I wasn't offered any kind of partial refund for the unused nights. This added insult to injury and left me feeling completely disregarded as a paying guest.
As someone who travels alone, I prioritize safety and cleanliness, and this hotel failed miserably on both fronts. I would strongly advise all travelers to avoid this property--there are much better, safer, and more hospitable options out there. Tru by Hilton Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon, FL truly saved my trip. The rooftop complimentary breakfast (goes above and beyond the normal complimentary hotel breakfast) and pool table were so rewarding and the hotel is in a much safer location. Plus the airport shuttles are a great accommodation.