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We stayed at Palazzo Parigi in March 2025 to celebrate my birthday with friends and family. While the hotel itself is undeniably elegant and well-appointed, our experience was significantly tarnished by the unprofessional conduct and dismissive attitudes of the front office staff.||||Upon arrival, after a long and exhausting flight, we expected a warm and seamless check-in process. Unfortunately, our experience was the exact opposite. The front office mishandled our reservation and did not offer any form of apology or acknowledgment of their error. The staff repeatedly questioned us regarding who was responsible for settling the bill, despite clearly stating multiple times that all charges would be under one account. The implication felt like a subtle accusation, as if they doubted our ability or willingness to pay.||||Additionally, the staff inaccurately associated our party with another group of Asian guests checking in simultaneously, creating unnecessary confusion. When clarifying that our party consisted of ten people, the front office personnel condescendingly remarked, "You don't look like you're just ten people," further implying distrust and discomfort on their part. This was both insulting and offensive.||||Moreover, they persisted in attempting to charge us an extra person fee, despite our reservation explicitly covering ten guests. This insistence bordered on harassment and significantly marred our initial impression of the hotel.||||Adding to our frustrations, when being escorted to our rooms, a staff member singled me out, incorrectly claiming that I had received all the room keys before ensuring all rooms had been properly checked in. This not only caused annoyance within our group but further exemplified the disorganization and rudeness we encountered throughout our stay.||||Lastly, it has been over a week since our stay, and my loyalty points have yet to be credited—a disappointing oversight from an establishment of this caliber.||||In summary, despite the hotel's beauty and facilities, our overall experience at Palazzo Parigi was deeply affected by inappropriate, dismissive, and borderline racist interactions with front office staff. Given the significant flaws in service and hospitality, I cannot recommend this hotel nor consider returning in the future.