Shivam Agarwal
Google
Disappointed and Let Down After Years of Loyalty
We have been loyal patrons of Mosaic Hotel, Mussoorie for the past 4–5 years and have never even considered staying anywhere else during our visits. It had always felt like a dependable and welcoming place — until our recent experience, which left us deeply disappointed and hurt.
Despite being regular guests, the quality of service this time was far below expectations. The breakfast spread was underwhelming, and the staff was unusually slow and inattentive. While we understand occasional delays due to high occupancy, what truly shocked us was the lack of basic courtesy and empathy from the restaurant staff — especially towards a loyal guest with a young child.
My child was a little cranky and not eating well, so we politely requested the staff to pack just two puris for him to eat later. This simple request was denied outright. When I asked for the floor manager, Mr. Sudanshu, to come over — who was on the floor doing absolutely nothing — he took his time to approach our table. And when he did, he first started chatting casually with the nearby staff instead of acknowledging or greeting the guest who had specifically called for him.
When I explained the situation and asked again to please pack two puris for my child, his response was shockingly rude and dismissive. He said breakfast couldn’t be packed because then they’d have to pack for everyone. I offered to pay for the packed food — and even then, his tone and body language were completely unprofessional and unkind. It was not about the food — it was about the lack of basic respect and empathy.
To say the least, I felt humiliated and hurt. The incident reflected a complete disregard for customer loyalty and no understanding of how to treat guests — especially repeat visitors who have always spoken highly of this property.
Management needs to know that you’ve lost a loyal customer today. Not because of two puris, but because of the attitude and arrogance shown by the staff and floor manager. We travel to relax and feel welcome, not to argue for basic kindness.
I truly hope the hotel reflects on this and works towards training their staff better in guest relations. Having a full house should never be an excuse for disrespect.
— A Former Loyal Guest