Bruce R.
Yelp
I really do not like writing negative reviews, but when you spend almost $3000 for a room, there are high expectations. These expectations were not met. My family and I traveled from Texas to PBR on the 17th for a full week's vacation. Pensacola is beautiful, and we had a great time overall. However, the only negative was this hotel. When we first enjoyed this hotel, it was 2021 and this hotel was Margaritaville. The vibe was very different back then. Beachy, Fun, and welcoming. Upon check-in at Margaritaville, the bellman came out quickly and helped us with our bags. This trip, no one, no huge deal breaker. But, it was a nice touch. Our room (624) had a beautiful view of the gulf. But, the bed furthest from the patio squeaked loudly with any movement. I wanted to call for maintenance, but my wife said it was OK, so we put up with it. Another problem was the shower door, it did not close. Again, we put up with it. Then, it got worse. Our first morning, after getting up around 7am, we were to start our day. The coffee maker had no setups, ie. Creamers or sugars. I texted the desk to request these. I received a "canned" response that my request was sent to housekeeping. OK, this was 7am. We needed our coffee!!! Of course, in the lobby, NO COFFEE, NO WATER. I've never stayed at a hotel that had no coffee or refreshments in the lobby. At 730am still no cream or sugars. I called the desk, the girl asked how many coffee setups we'll need. I replied four. 745am, still nothing. 8am still nothing. I called the front desk again at 815am...ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES WAITING ON SUGAR AND CREAMERS, I asked what was going on....the response? I was told housekeeping was "not in yet." What??? A major hotel with no housekeeping at 815am??? Why couldn't some other staff run it up to us? OK, we all drank black coffee and went out to Publix to load up on coffee, creamers, and sugar. Again, paying almost 3 grand for a week stay, this should not happen. Lastly, housekeeping itself. Horrible. They would take dirty towels, leave us ONE ROLL OF TOILET PAPER, no backup, would not clean the shower or the sink, no floor sweeping, sand remained. I almost booked the new Fairfield Inn down the beach, but I really thought PBR would pick up where Margaritaville left off. Hell no. Next family vacation will not take place at PBR.