Living in Tampa, just over the pond from here, we just wanted a quick little weekend getaway July 4th weekend. Since there's only 36 units in this place and it being a holiday weekend, the place was pretty much booked. But we opted for a 2 bedroom, the only thing available, for 2 of us, which was much more room than what we needed.
At the FL resident rate, it was an ok price. I requested a room on a high floor due to reading reviews about the view and the noise. Upon check in, it was very pleasant, the lobby was very nice - love the lighting. The desk person was very nice however when we were told we were on the 3rd floor, I reiterated my request to be on a high floor. That was all they had. Ok, fine...it couldn't be that bad, we thought. When we got to the room, we were impressed by the decor. Everything looked clean and liked it very much.
We went to bed fairly late and wanted to sleep in. Before 8 am the first morning, I was awakened by something very loud outside, almost sounded like a garbage truck. I figured it was Saturday, I didn't think it really was a garbage truck, but something that loud...
Once my eyes opened, the light that shined so brightly in the bedroom was disturbing. Eventhough we closed the shade and the other...Living in Tampa, just over the pond from here, we just wanted a quick little weekend getaway July 4th weekend. Since there's only 36 units in this place and it being a holiday weekend, the place was pretty much booked. But we opted for a 2 bedroom, the only thing available, for 2 of us, which was much more room than what we needed.
At the FL resident rate, it was an ok price. I requested a room on a high floor due to reading reviews about the view and the noise. Upon check in, it was very pleasant, the lobby was very nice - love the lighting. The desk person was very nice however when we were told we were on the 3rd floor, I reiterated my request to be on a high floor. That was all they had. Ok, fine...it couldn't be that bad, we thought. When we got to the room, we were impressed by the decor. Everything looked clean and liked it very much.
We went to bed fairly late and wanted to sleep in. Before 8 am the first morning, I was awakened by something very loud outside, almost sounded like a garbage truck. I figured it was Saturday, I didn't think it really was a garbage truck, but something that loud...
Once my eyes opened, the light that shined so brightly in the bedroom was disturbing. Eventhough we closed the shade and the other window covering, there is an inch of light on one side and about 2 inches on the other side of the window from floor to ceiling. I could not get back to sleep. And the traffic noise continued to be very apparent.
At 8:30 am I went downstairs to speak with the front desk and was greeted by a friendly "good morning." I asked for more creamers and sugars and was given them quickly, I asked for a do not disturb sign and he did not have one. Then I proceeded to request a different room on a higher floor due to the noise, even if it was a 1 bedroom. I was told all the 1 bedrooms were on the 2nd floor. Then I requested a 2 bedroom on a higher floor to help with the noise. I was told he couldn't change my room because people were checking in today. I stated that I understand there are other people checking in today- give them the room we are in. He said he couldn't do that because they'd have to clean another room. I said "That's right! Because I'm unhappy where I am.". (duh) He said the manager wasn't in at that time but would let them know.
I took my sleepy self upstairs and waited to hear from the manager. At 9:10 am there was a knock at the door. I jumped up to get it and before I could get half way across...More
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