Reema
Google
I had a very disappointing experience with my recent stay at the Kempinski Boulevard Hotel Dubai, booked through Almosafer. After a long flight from New York, I arrived at around 8:00 p.m., only to be told that my booking was canceled and that they had no valid confirmation number. I showed the staff my confirmed booking, the email, and the reference from Almosafer’s app, yet they insisted they couldn’t find it and told me to “contact my agent.”!! I was made to wait for more than two hours at the reception without any support, apology, or even basic courtesy. It was very unprofessional, I had all the proof of my booking, yet I was treated as if I wasn’t being truthful.
I believe the situation could have been handled in a much better and more professional way. After a long flight, I was exhausted and simply needed to rest. Even if there was a system error or confusion, they could have at least allowed me to check into my room while resolving the issue, instead of keeping me waiting for hours. I had no reason to lie; I had every document and confirmation to prove my booking. The lack of empathy and trust was truly disappointing.
Only after I insisted they contact the reservations department did they finally confirm the booking and allow me to check in. Yet, there was no gesture of apology, no welcome amenity, no complimentary meal, not even a fruit basket nothing to acknowledge the inconvenience I went through late at night. The next day, when I mentioned this to one of the staff, I said that at least they could have send me dinner or a fruit basket the previous night. He offered to send something then, but honestly, it was too late. It clearly showed a lack of care and professionalism. I even sent an email explaining the situation in detail to the reservations department, but there was no reply, no apology, and not even a simple acknowledgment. It’s honestly disappointing and embarrassing to see such a lack of professionalism and care from a hotel of this level.
On top of that, my room was not as booked, I had requested a king bed with a Burj Khalifa view, but I was given a twin room instead. The next day, they moved me to a king room after I refused the twin room !! Furthermore, the cleanliness: the sofa was dirty, the bed was poorly made, the sheets had an unpleasant odor that made me call housekeeping several times at night to change them. This is absolutely unacceptable for a five star property !!
Also, if you plan to stay near Dubai Mall, I honestly wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all. The location is inconvenient, you have to walk through the metro corridor with crowds to reach the mall, unlike other nearby hotels that are directly connected. Overall, this property does not reflect the level of service, comfort, or hospitality expected from a luxury brand