HOTEL BETHANY BEACH – ZERO STAR HOTEL. SEE PICTURES.
We stayed here for 2 nights with my family, and it was by far the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. The room was absolutely filthy — nail clippings by the bed, a carpet full of stains, dust, and dirt, and a bathroom with hair, mold, and soap scum. The worst part was discovering a bloodstain on the bedsheet, hidden under the pillows. It was clear housekeeping had never changed the sheets, which is both disgusting and unsanitary.
When I complained to the front desk, Janice showed no concern. Her response was, “Under the circumstances, we’ll clean the room and you won’t be charged.” That is completely unacceptable. It should have never happened. They replaced the sheet but only with another one that had brown/black stains in the same spot. On top of this, the hotel charges $25 fee if you want your bed made, expects guests to put dirty towels in a basket by the elevator, $25 parking fee, $15% resort fee. This place is clearly not a resort. I was charged $500 per night for what is essentially a dirty, no-service hotel.
The staff took no responsibility and offered no apology. If you’re considering Bethany, do yourself a favor and stay in Rehoboth or Dewey Beach, where you’ll find cleaner, cheaper hotels that actually provide basic hospitality. PLEASE DO NOT STAY HERE.