We were told that renovations were scheduled to be completed by our arrival time, but that if they were still ongoing, they would not at all interfere with our stay.
The entrance, hallway and elevator were all very grungy and unappealing. Lots of contractors moving about and using tools.
I found the front desk staff to be very unfriendly. Note that the housekeepers and hotel maintainers were pleasant.
We waited a good 10 minutes in the lobby for a couple of bottles of water to be found somewhere in the back storage. The other party I travelled with were late to breakfast and asked if some items could be offered to them, but they were denied—despite the fact that “breakfast” was all pre-packaged because of the renovations.
The smell of sewage often wafted through our the hallway outside our room.
We absolutely hated how the sink is in the living space and not in the bathroom!! This is a terrible suite to stay in if you’re travelling with family or friends because you’ll be disturbed every time someone goes to the washroom, as you have to turn on the lights to brush your teeth and wash your hands in the main room, outside the bathroom. Not to mention how unhygienic that is.
This hotel should have been majorly discounted during the renovation period. Even once the renos are complete, I would not recommend this hotel based on the service and bathroom design.