Sana
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I booked this hotel as a special gift for my sister and brother-in-law’s 15th wedding anniversary because I expected a genuine five-star experience. Unfortunately, it fell well below those expectations.
I paid extra for a room advertised with a Shard view, but in reality the view was extremely disappointing – you could only see the very tip of The Shard, which certainly wasn’t worth the additional cost.
The room itself was surprisingly small and lacked the luxury, comfort and attention to detail you would expect from a five-star hotel. Overall, it felt much closer to an average four-star experience than the premium stay I had paid for.
I had also contacted the hotel on more than one occasion beforehand to explain that this was a very special 15th anniversary celebration and requested some simple decorations or special touches. Apart from a small cake, nothing had been arranged. Even the cake was of poor quality and did not feel like something worthy of such an occasion, which made the celebration feel like an afterthought.
The most concerning issue, however, was safety. The mats in the bedroom were extremely slippery, causing my brother-in-law to slip and hurt his back. My sister reported this to the hotel, but this is not something guests should have to experience, especially in a hotel that promotes itself as five-star.
As this stay was my anniversary gift to them, I felt genuinely disappointed and embarrassed. I had chosen this hotel based on its reputation and expect
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