Stefan
Google
Beautiful Hotel, but Serious Issues with Service, Food Safety & Management
The hotel itself is undeniably beautiful. Unfortunately, the service and management fall far below the standards expected from a property affiliated with Relais & Châteaux.
We had planned to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and ordered a birthday cake in advance. We have received written confirmation from the hotel regarding the cake delivery. Upon arrival, we ordered a bottle of champagne to enjoy in our room together with the cake. The cake, however, never arrived. After mentioning it twice at the front desk, a small pastry shop cake was finally delivered—at midnight. It was a meaningful occasion, and the lack of attention was deeply disappointing.
The next day, at the pool, we ordered two beers. Instead of placing them in the ice bucket on our table, the waiter left them out in the sun, and they were already warm by the time we touched them. A small detail? Perhaps. But it was indicative of the careless, lazy service that persisted throughout our stay.
The worst part: For lunch we have order Gnocchi and Linguine alle Vongole. Not only the service has forgotten about my Gnocchi in the first place, my girlfriend became violently ill after the Linguine within two hours. Her condition was so severe that a medical professional had to be called to our room. Management showed zero concern—no follow-up, no inquiry, no empathy. It was disturbing.
When we checked out, the Linguine alle Vongole was still on our bill. It took a lengthy discussion at the front desk before someone finally contacted the management—who refused to speak with us directly. Only after further back and forth was the meal removed. The cost of medical assistance, however, remained entirely ours to bear. To make matters worse, they offered implausible excuses for the illness, including the suggestion that she may have swallowed pool water.
This kind of behaviour is absolutely unacceptable, especially from a hotel under the Relais & Châteaux banner. I fully agree with other reviewers who have pointed out the poor quality of the management. Their complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and guest care does not reflect the standards one expects at this level of hospitality.
We will not return, and we do not recommend this hotel to anyone expecting even the basics of care, service, or responsibility.