Carmen W.
Google
The overall experience was disappointing due to extremely poor service standards and a complete lack of guest advocacy.
The hotel arranged a guided tour that failed on the most basic levels. The guide showed very limited basic knowledge and insufficient English skills, making any meaningful explanation impossible. The tour ended around two hours earlier than advertised, not at our request, but because the guide simply dropped us off at the hotel.
Even more concerning was the unprofessional and unsafe behavior: the guide was constantly on his mobile phone, even while driving, because he wanted to participate in a TV show with his saxophone. Commentary was reduced to remarks like “oh look, a tree”. This is not what one expects from a paid guided tour and raises serious safety concerns.
This tour cost USD 300, yet despite the clear shortcomings and the immediate complaint raised at the front desk, the hotel later claimed we had voluntarily ended the tour and charged the full amount, showing no flexibility, empathy, or willingness to stand up for their guests.
Additionally, we were charged for minibar items that were not consumed, and this was handled just as dismissively, without proper clarification or correction.
Positives: the food was good, and the room was okay and clean. Unfortunately, this does not compensate for the lack of basic service skills, professionalism, and customer care.
For an international hotel, this level of service is far below expectations.