Finn H.
Yelp
I recently had the displeasure of staying at Pacific Marina Inn from May 5th to May 9th, and my experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment we arrived until our departure, we encountered a series of problems and disappointments that left us frustrated and unsatisfied.
First and foremost, the parking situation at the hotel was atrocious. Upon our late evening arrival, we were faced with a daunting challenge to find a parking spot. Eventually, we managed to secure one, but our troubles were far from over. The next morning, when we attempted to leave, a line of vehicles parked next to the rooms hindered our ability to exit our parking space and wasted a significant amount of our time.
Another issue is the television provided in our room, which was virtually unwatchable due to severe pixelation. It was extremely frustrating to have limited entertainment options during our stay.
Furthermore, the shower experience was far from pleasant. The water temperature was incredibly difficult to regulate, constantly fluctuating between scalding hot and cold. This inconsistency made it nearly impossible to enjoy a comfortable shower, adding to the growing list of disappointments throughout our stay.
However, the true extent of the hotel's incompetence became apparent on May 7th. After returning from a nearby lunch, we were horrified to find our room flooded with water. It seemed to be spilling out of the shower pan, transforming our accommodation into a damp and unwelcoming disaster zone. Immediately, we contacted the front desk to report the flooding, and a front desk agent arrived promptly.
To our disbelief, the front desk agent informed us that the hotel was currently short-staffed and incapable of assisting us with moving our belongings to the room we were reassigned to. We were left to fetch our own bell cart and relocate our belongings, which was an inconvenience we certainly did not expect. To compound matters, the flood had ruined my backpack, which contained valuable electronics such as a laptop, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, headphones, and more. Both the front desk agent and I documented the damage, and she assured me that the manager would contact me to address the situation. Unfortunately, no further contact was made by the hotel, leaving me deeply disappointed.
Despite being relocated to a suite for the remainder of our stay, the lack of compensation for the inconvenience and the damaged items caused by the flood is utterly unacceptable. It is evident that the hotel failed to prioritize guest satisfaction and neglected to provide any form of restitution for the distress and loss we endured.
Following our stay, I diligently filled out the after-stay review, detailing the numerous issues we encountered. In response, I received a canned email apologizing for the inconvenience and promising that a manager would be in touch. Regrettably, since our checkout on May 9th I have not received any form of contact from the hotel. This blatant disregard for customer service is truly disheartening and speaks volumes about the hotel's lack of professionalism and accountability.
I would strongly advise against staying at Pacific Marina Inn. With their inadequate parking arrangements, lack of proper staff, disregard for guest belongings, and failure to follow up on customer complaints, this establishment has proven itself to be nothing more than an abysmal disappointment. Save yourself the frustration and choose a hotel that values its guests' well-being and satisfaction.