Upon arrival, it was apparent that the receptionist was managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including reception duties, bar service, and attending to guests in the seating area. As a result, there was a considerable delay in obtaining our room keys. The self check-in machines were also out of service, which further contributed to the disruption. Given that it was a busy Friday evening, many guests appeared to be experiencing the same issue, creating a frustrating and disorganised check-in process.
When we eventually accessed our room, we were met with a noticeable smell of stale smoke. Having already experienced a lengthy wait at reception, we chose not to report the issue immediately and instead attempted to resolve it ourselves by leaving the windows open to air out the room.
We stayed at the hotel for three nights and, on each day, requested that our room be serviced by displaying the appropriate door hanger. Despite these requests, the room was not refreshed or replenished at any point during our stay.
The most disappointing aspect of our experience, however, was the parking situation. Initially, there were no available parking spaces, and we had to wait for another guest to leave before we could park. Upon entering the hotel, we registered our vehicle details using the parking system, which asked how many nights we would be staying. As our reservation was for three nights, we entered "3" accordingly. Despite following the instructions provided, we subsequently received a parking charge notice. We have since been informed that the parking company required the number of days, rather than nights, to be entered, which was neither clear nor explained at the time.
I am currently disputing the charge with the parking company; however, no receipt or confirmation was provided when the vehicle registration was entered, leaving me with no evidence to support my case. This situation is both unreasonable and extremely frustrating.
Overall, the combination of the check-in delays, the condition of the room, the lack of housekeeping service, and the parking issues resulted in a disappointing stay that fell well below reasonable expectations.