Josephine I.
Google
Disappointing and judgmental experience - 08/01/25
After an extremely long and stressful day of travel and rescheduling cancelled flights due to cyclones, we arrived at Pullman Brisbane Airport hoping for a comfortable and welcoming stay. Check-in was smooth, and the woman assisting us at reception was genuinely helpful, which we appreciated.
After dropping our bags in the room, we came back downstairs intending to have dinner at the hotel restaurant. At the front desk, we were met by a gentleman named Markus, who informed us there was “no room” for us. We politely explained that we were more than happy to be split across two tables we had had a very tough day and were simply hoping for a nice meal without leaving the hotel.
Rather than offering any alternative or showing understanding, Markus looked one of us up and down and stated that “no flip flops” were allowed, before suggesting we go next door to a more casual pub. The tone was dismissive, unwelcoming, and frankly judgmental. The footwear in question were $300 sandals and in no way flip flops but regardless of price, the way this was handled was inappropriate.
I understand dress standards, but this is an airport hotel catering to travellers who have often been in transit all day. The lack of empathy, combined with the condescending attitude, was disappointing and left us feeling unwelcome at a time when hospitality should have been at its strongest.
A far cry from the level of service expected from a Pullman property.