Neekhil Prasad
Google
Was at Novotel a few days ago and I did have a pleasant stay with some hiccups. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience. The hotel has many wonderful aspects that make it a great choice for a getaway.
First and foremost, the staff were absolutely lovely, especially the reception team. They were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help, which made my stay feel comfortable and stress-free. The room was fantastic—spacious, clean, and with a stunning seaside view that I thoroughly enjoyed. The pool area was another highlight, providing a relaxing atmosphere to unwind and soak up some sun.
However, there were a couple of areas where my experience fell short, leading me to give a 3-star rating instead of higher. Firstly, the breakfast buffet options were limited. While the quality was decent, I felt there could have been more variety, especially for a hotel of this standard.
Secondly, my dining experience at the hotel restaurant was mixed. Their pizza was excellent and definitely a highlight of the menu. However, on my last night I decided to try their butter chicken, and it was a major letdown. The dish arrived with no gravy but rather OIL! I mean, the chicken was drowning in. Oil (picture and video below!) this was far from what I expected. Also, another disappointing factor which I found ridiculous was giving me a dip of Mayonnaise with an INDIAN order, even thought the menu said I would get a mint Raita, so this disgusted me even more and made me lose my appetite. I took pictures and videos (number 15,16 and 17 below) to document the issue and brought it to the attention of my server. While they promptly replaced it with a pizza (which was delicious), the inconvenience of waiting, especially since I was trying to sleep early, was frustrating.
Despite these hiccups, I still had a good experience overall. The positives, like the lovely staff, the beautiful room, and the pool, outweighed the negatives, but there’s definitely room for improvement in their dining options. I would recommend Novotel for a relaxing stay but suggest being selective with your dining choices.