Jason Nguyen
Google
We had a very disappointing stay here. My parents and I booked a suite with views for their 40th anniversary trip, while I stayed at a nearby hotel. I let the hotel know in advance that it was a special occasion, but unlike every other hotel on our trip (Paris, Barcelona, Athens), there was no effort to make the stay memorable - not even a simple welcome letter.
The biggest issue happened at breakfast. Because my parents don’t speak English fluently, they were turned away at the door. Even after I got on the phone to explain, the staff still refused to let them in until I walked over from my own hotel in the pouring rain. This was incredibly embarrassing and upsetting, especially on the morning of their anniversary week. At every other hotel we visited in Europe, staff went out of their way to be welcoming and respectful regardless of language barriers.
Unfortunately, this experience showed a real lack of hospitality and cultural sensitivity. For such a milestone trip, I expected much better. I expect thorough training on how to treat elderly people with respect. So, so disappointing.