Our experience at this hotel was very disappointing.
We booked this hotel because it was listed as pet-friendly on Booking.com, and we also indicated during the reservation that we would be traveling with a dog. At no point were we informed about floor restrictions, any documents we needed to sign, or additional pet fees during check-in.
Upon arrival, the staff assigned us a room on the third floor. We brought up all our belongings and then our dog. Several employees saw us enter with our pet and no one mentioned that there was any issue or that we were violating any hotel policy.
The next day, a female staff member approached us in an extremely rude and unprofessional manner. We had just returned from the beach, tired and carrying many things, and instead of treating us with respect or allowing us to go up to the room and then resolve the issue, she chose to address us in a very disrespectful and inconsiderate way. If there was any pending procedure, it could have been handled with basic courtesy and professionalism.
What made the situation even more contradictory was that, while she told us that dogs were not allowed on the third floor because, according to her, the hotel policy was that they could only stay on the first floor, there was another family staying on the same third floor with a dog. This made the situation even more confusing and inconsistent.
Additionally, the way we were treated made us feel uncomfortable and discriminated against. As Hispanic guests, we could not help but feel that we were treated differently and without the respect that any guest deserves. I cannot say what the employee’s intention was, but that was the impression the experience left us with.
To make matters worse, I later called to file a complaint about the treatment we received, and the person who assisted me practically justified the employee’s behavior instead of offering an apology or trying to resolve the issue.
What is most unfortunate is that, aside from this experience, we actually liked the hotel. The facilities were clean, the room was in very good condition, and we even talked about returning in the future when we visit the area again. It is a shame that a single interaction with a staff member completely changed our perception. Otherwise, it would have been a very positive experience.
If you are looking for a clean and comfortable hotel and are not traveling with pets, you will probably have a good experience with the facilities. However, we will not be returning due to the treatment we received. We hope management takes situations like this seriously and works to improve customer service, because no guest should be treated that way.