I stayed at Hotel Lapad with a friend and found the experience to be fairly average. The hotel is housed in a beautiful historic building, featuring a pleasant swimming pool and offering convenient walking and bus access to the Old Town. We also enjoyed the live music in the evenings, which created a pleasant atmosphere. The massage salon and room service were convenient, and the prawn risotto we had for lunch was particularly enjoyable.
However, the service was a notable drawback. Most staff appeared disengaged and not particularly welcoming, especially the lady and waiters at breakfast. On several occasions, waiters cleared plates without checking whether we had finished, even when food was still remaining. Around the pool, the attendant was frequently absent, and sunbeds were often reserved early and left unused, making it difficult to find available space. The Wi-Fi connection was unreliable, and there were no USB charging ports in the room, although reception kindly assisted by providing adapters when needed.
Overall, it was a very average stay with some pleasant features, but several service-related issues impacted the overall experience.
