I had high expectations as a return guest to Red Mountain but was overall disappointed with the experience. First, one of the best things about the place are the morning hikes. But they no longer offer the Trekker 3 (the most intense) hikes every day. They are only 3 days a week now and the trekker 2 hikes are no comparison - they are essentially strolling along talking about plants. This was a major disappointment. Second, pets are now allowed and despite the property only being about 40% full, I had two barking dogs in the rooms on either side of me. Pets should NOT be allowed at a spa of all places which is about relaxing and no stress. To listen to barking dogs left in the rooms all day was not relaxing and many guests were displeased as the barking echoed out over the propertly. I really couldn't believe it. Third, too many men now. It used to be very much a women's getaway and having so many men there really changes the feel of the place. Every time I turned around there was another man in the hammocks, bumping into me in exercise classes or talking loudly in the spa. Women want to go to a spa to relax and not worry about how they look. Fourth, the place needs to be better about actually enforcing their supposed no cellphone policy. Tables on either side of me at dinner would have people talking away on their phones and even on the hikes! That's incredibly inconsiderate of other guests and not in keeping again with relaxation. And lastly, many activities that used to be free are now pay activities which was quite disappointing (especially given how expensive the place is). Not sure whether I will go back again.









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