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2.0
/10
Reviewed 9 week(s) ago
Absolutely shocking experience. I purchased a spa and afternoon tea experience for two people as a birthday gift for a very important client of mine. I intended this to be a luxurious, relaxing day, but I was left embarrassed to hear what transpired. Instead of the smooth, enjoyable experience I trusted your hotel to provide, it created stress and frustration for them.
1. Booking Not Found on Arrival
Although my clients precooked and called for confirmation three times, upon arrival they informed that their booking could not be located in your system. They were left waiting for 20 minutes while staff looked for the reservation. This caused unnecessary stress and embarrassment at the very start of their visit.
2. Incorrect Request for Payment After Spa Treatment
Following their spa treatment, my clients were then asked to pay for services that had already been fully prepaid. They were forced to explain that the package had already been purchased. A further delay occurred while staff attempted to locate the gift voucher/payment details. This demonstrated a clear lack of communication and organisation between departments.
3. Afternoon Tea Booking Again Not Found
When my clients attended for afternoon tea, they were once again informed that they have no reservation even though they did and their booking could not be located.
This was the second time during the same visit that your team failed to identify a valid reservation.
4. Poor and Rude Customer Service
During these issues, my clients felt they were treated dismissively and without the level of professionalism expected from your establishment.
* Staff appeared uninterested in resolving the situation promptly and very patronising and rude.
* No meaningful apology or reassurance was provided.
* The overall attitude displayed was disappointing and fell far below acceptable hospitality standards.
5. Excessive Waiting Time and Lack of Service
After eventually being seated for afternoon tea:
* My clients waited approximately 20 minutes without receiving any service or any attention. Not only they had no afternoon tea prepared for them and champagne as promised, but no one had even come to their table to ask if they wanted anything. No staff member attended to them appropriately. They were effectively ignored despite being seated and expected for service.
6. Guests Forced to Leave Without Receiving the Experience Purchased
Due to the repeated delays, confusion, and poor treatment:
* My clients ultimately left the hotel hungry, frustrated, and deeply disappointed.
* They did not receive the experience that was paid for.
* What should have been a relaxing and enjoyable day became a stressful and embarrassing ordeal.
7. Impact on a VIP Client Relationship
The most concerning aspect is that these guests were VIP clients of mine. Their experience reflects not only on your hotel but also on us that arranged and gifted this experience. The situation has caused significant reputational embarrassment and disappointment!
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