We stayed in this hotel fr 12/2-17/2/19 for a wedding via online booking. Though the fees were like 1/3 higher then usual, we hv decided to go ahead as hotel is near to the wedding venue.
However, a series of mishaps happened n the treatment we received following the events were horrible!
The checked in was not smooth as due to language barrier on charges, my hubby received black face from the staff concerned.
On the 13/2 night, water in our WC didn’t flow down well so we tried to do our best to prevent further issues fr 2-4am but to no avail. We didn’t contact reception as it is a small hotel n may not hv standby staff at the wee hours. Next morning , we showed the cleaner n she fixed the problem for us.
On the 15/2, I was awaken by the commotion along corridor around 9.15am. Someone popped into our room to ‘take a look’ n next minute, I was left stranded n not able to wash up etc as water supply was turned off as water pipe outside our room n few others burst. No warning n no checking on our needs, I was left to solve my own problems. Is that acceptable?
Next, we thought better checked with front desk on situation on our way out. The staff confirmed that unlikely problem could be fixed by that night. Hubby then told them that we want another room if problem still existed. Staff replied that we would have to bring our belongings to the reception then n they would shift for us. We were not agreeable as we were late for our appointment due to interruption in water supply that am. And aft staying in that room for 3 nights n 2 more to go, it would cause further delay for us to pack all our stuff properly. We requested to move the stuff ourselves upon return but the staff was v adamant abt it. She displayed a “do as u r told n risk not having another room” attitude. So, off went “2 obedient young kids” to do what we were told. Now, is this the “hospitality industry”? Why are we penalized over the burst pipe?
Upon return that night, staff told us that the manager had offered us an upgrade to a deluxe room as good will but the room was much smaller compared to our previous. We asked for downgrade to original type n aft about 30 minutes or so, we were at another room. As we were both coughing, we quickly boil water to hydrate ourselves as it was already passed 11pm. However, kettle was not working. I called the reception to ask for a change n my call was passed to 3 staff n non understood my need. Finally, they sent someone up n this guy also couldn’t understand me n I had to do a demo to convince him that it was indeed faulty. This took abt another hour n we were really exhausted n suffered more that night. Sigh!
16/2 was the wedding banquet. We were out as usual n back around 5 for shower n out in a hurry. On 17/2 morning before check out n noted that the bath towel given to us was so old n torn, one which we would use as rag at home! I was stunned n upon reflection of all the foregoing, brought up the issues to the hotel. Upon seeing my fury, they offered us a tiny bit of discount for the last 2 nights of stay!
I feel so disgusted by the way things were handled and no care n concerns were offered to guests when things happened. As guests, I believed I m entitled to basic amenities, like a room with water supplies; and also decent services from the staff, definitely not to treat us with insensitivity n black face!
I have written to the manager in charge on my sufferings and it has been a while and I am still waiting for her reply.
Attached are photos of the bath towel taken there.