After spending the entire day out on Friday, I returned to my room only to discover that the safe would not open. I entered the correct code numerous times, but every attempt to unlock it failed.
I immediately tried contacting the manager, but was unable to reach anyone. My call was eventually transferred to the front desk, where I repeatedly explained that all of my cash and my debit card were locked inside the safe, leaving me with absolutely no access to my money. As a result, I was unable to purchase dinner or meet my basic needs. Despite clearly explaining the urgency of the situation, the only response I received was, “Sorry for the inconvenience, but there is nothing we can do until 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.”
This response was completely unacceptable. A guest being denied access to their own money due to a malfunctioning hotel safe should have been treated as an urgent matter, not dismissed with a generic apology and no attempt to provide a solution.
The following morning, at approximately 8:00 a.m., I contacted the front desk again to express my frustration and to inform them that I had gone without a meal since the previous evening because I had no access to my cash or debit card. Once again, I was met with another apology and told that Facilities would arrive shortly.
Maintenance did not arrive until 8:42 a.m. to resolve the issue. While the safe was eventually opened, what was most disappointing was the complete lack of accountability afterward.