Paula K.
Yelp
Here are my top 10 reasons why i will not book our staff at the Omni Interlocken.
1. 4 star hotel rating (I think not!) - this rating is what attracted me to try Omni. I was expecting a higher quality of service and accommodations.
2. Select Guest Program - excited for my stay, i called and signed up for the "Select Guest Rewards Program". The agent describes outstanding benefits even a loyalty ambassador to help you with everything! A personal type assistant to insure you have an excellent stay! Made me feel excited to find out more! However, once i arrived at the hotel there was no talk of this "Loyalty Ambassador". Never saw this special service, I received the same treatment as my colleagues who were not in the Select Guest Program. Bummer! What a let down! Why tease me with this benefit that doesn't exist?
3. The view! I am in beautiful scenic Colorado, being part of the Select Guest program (and a first time visitor to this hotel), i would assume i would have a room with a decent view. Nope, my room's view was - old satellite dishes, paint peeling off of the metal roof, drainage tubes and the absolute worst thing - a large pile of nasty cigarette butts right outside my window! Wow, what a disappointment!
4. The room - the bed and pillows were comfortable, however, the rooms need updating! Dated wallpaper, tired sink fixtures, old tub/shower combo, bathroom needs a modern walk in shower and some new counter tops at a minimum!
5. Maintenance - upon arrival one of my side lamps was not working, the gentlemen who brought up my bag said that he would have it fixed. He said he would let engineering know. This lamp was never fixed. My next problem - at 3 am my refrigerator was making loud noises for hours (woke me up and couldn't go back to sleep). I reported it to the front desk, engineer left me a note saying it was fine (defrosting?). My door access key was tricky, took several times to get the door open. My colleagues both had maintenance issues with their rooms as well. One person couldn't regulate his heat and he understood the heating system. (I had trouble myself with the unit, you have to hold down the button for a while to adjust the temp). My other colleague only had luke warm water in the shower one day (why is that?). He also had trouble with a coffee pot, they left him a note (addressed to "Mrs"), saying the coffee pot was fine.
6. Cleaning - my room was not cleaned on my third night (no trash removal, no pick up of dirty towels, etc). I did not have the do not disturb sign on my room. They just forgot about me! My colleagues and i also noticed we had 2 bottles of water upon check in (in our rooms) but they were never replenished.
7. Service - i had to carry some swag to our office, i asked the front desk for a used cardboard box (to make it easier to carry these items). They said they could accommodate me. I gave them some time, however asking twice afterwards with a response of "we are working on it", i gave up! I am thinking "where is my Loyalty Ambassador to assist me with this request?"
8. Snow/ice removal - we were disappointed in the lack of snow/ice removal from the entrances and parking areas. We had to be extra careful walking to our vehicle as the hotel only seemed to prep a very small area at the front door. 4 star hotels should do better. Safety is important! We were not impressed with the lack of concern for these areas.
9. Lamp/plug - everybody charges their phones/electronic devices. I hated the lamps at this hotel. The on/off button is at the bottom of the lamp. You have to push in to turn off/on. The problem is - when you are in bed and need to push that button, the lamp (which is very light weight) slides across the table! You have to hold the lamp while pushing hard on the button! Hated it every night i used it. Oh and the plugs for your phone are tacky electrical outlets attached to the side of the table. Again, rooms need updated ! I can't believe they are rated 4 star?
10. Check out - although having a cheery personality, the agent never asked me about my stay. Never once did he say "how was your stay? I am a first time customer, joined the rewards program, am traveling for business, and had a maintenance issue with my room but was never asked "how was your stay? Thats just not excellent customer service in my opinion. I was waiting for him to ask so that i could inform him of my disappointment.
After check out, i did receive a general email from Onmi asking for feedback. I gave feedback and then was prompted to leave a "Google Review". However it would not allow me into that google review area. Now i'm thinking it was probably due to the low ratings i supplied on my survey. Shame on you Omni!
Not impressed with this location, and will not book our team there and will not recommend to other colleagues and friends. Management has some work to do at this location!