BADOS
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Our experience with this hotel was disappointing from the very first moments and clearly demonstrated how far reality can fall short of a declared five-star standard.
Upon arrival, our group of eight — despite a long-standing reservation — could not be accommodated on the same floor. Check-in took approximately 25 minutes and was chaotic, with three employees assisting us simultaneously without any coordination.
Several key cards did not work and did not grant access to the Club on the second floor.
Immediately after check-in, we discovered that the hotel had removed the main guest from the reservation and reassigned it to another member of our group, even though the original main guest was the one paying for the stay on site. This was highly unprofessional and disrespectful.
We ordered the welcome drink (prosecco) at 4:15 PM. When we asked about it again at 4:30 PM, we were told that welcome drinks are served only until 4:30 and that we would therefore no longer receive it. After requesting a manager, a man — presumably from management — approached our table, placed two bottles of prosecco on it without any explanation or apology, and left. The issue was not the prosecco itself, but the complete lack of communication, empathy, and basic service standards. The bartender’s arrogant attitude only worsened the situation.
The biggest disappointment was the Club Lounge, for which an additional fee is charged. The Club operates from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, yet shortly after opening there was nowhere to sit. The atmosphere was nonexistent and felt more like a cheap cafeteria than a premium lounge. Soft drinks were hidden in drawers, glasses and cutlery were missing, tables were dirty, and food was not replenished. By 5:45 PM, there was practically nothing left.
Charging extra for Club access is acceptable only if it provides a higher level of service, comfort, and atmosphere. In this case, it provided none of these.
I was also surprised that when booking four rooms for three nights for over €5,000, the hotel made no effort whatsoever to create a sense of welcome or appreciation. There was no welcome note, no New Year’s greeting, no small gesture — nothing that would make guests feel valued.
A five-star hotel should offer more than just a place to sleep. It should create an atmosphere and a genuine feeling of hospitality. Otherwise, it feels no different from staying in an Airbnb — and that should never be the case at this price level.
Overall, first impresion was a complete failure to meet five-star standards.