Kate
Google
I am writing to share feedback regarding a recent phone interaction related to a reservation at your hotel bar.
I regularly organize afterwork events and had previously booked a reservation at your bar, which went very well. The event involved around 50 people (we were the only clients that evening - maybe with10others despite being told the place would be full ), and I would like to highlight that the bartenders present that evening were exceptionally professional, welcoming, and efficient. They truly deserve recognition!
Given that positive experience, I attempted to modify and rebook a similar reservation for the end of the year. Earlier today, I called to adjust the existing reservation:
• During the first call, the staff member attempted to transfer me, but the call was mishandled. I could hear internal conversations for several minutes before the line disconnected.
• I called again at approximately 4:50 PM and spoke with another staff member (woman). Unfortunately, this interaction was extremely disappointing.
The second person I spoke with was dismissive and spoke in a rude and confrontational tone. I explained that I had an existing reservation and simply needed to be transferred to the appropriate person at the bar to discuss it. Instead of facilitating this, she repeatedly demanded the number of attendees without explaining the purpose, refused to provide context, and insisted on rigidly following a script despite the situation being a modification-not a new booking.
Key issues:
1. The person was not in charge of bar reservations yet refused to transfer me.
2. She applied rules without context, despite this being an existing reservation.
3. The tone was unnecessarily aggressive and unprofessional.
4. The call was abruptly terminated instead of resolved (she hung up).
This experience was surprising and disappointing, especially given the excellent service provided by your bar staff during my previous event.
Due to the receptionist’s behavior, I will choose another venue for this Thursday and for future events. It’s a shame, as this kind of staff behavior ultimately penalizes the hotel.