I rarely leave negative reviews, but after multiple attempts to resolve these issues directly with the hotel, I feel obligated to share my experience.
My family and I traveled from the United States to Vietnam and booked what was advertised as a luxury 5-star suite. Unfortunately, our experience fell far below those expectations.
The issues began with the condition of the room itself. We documented visible mold/mildew in the bathroom grout and tile seams, insect activity including ants in the room, deteriorated flooring around the bathroom drain, stains and maintenance deficiencies throughout the suite, and overall wear and tear that did not reflect a luxury property.
The refrigerator in our room was not functioning properly, resulting in spoiled food that we had purchased for our family, including fresh fruit and prepared meals. When this was reported, the compensation offered was not proportional to the loss or inconvenience.
We also repeatedly experienced service issues. Requests were either delayed or not fulfilled, including requests for water and ironing accommodations. The beds were extremely firm and uncomfortable, resulting in back pain and poor sleep throughout our stay.
The most serious issue occurred when hotel staff entered our room without our authorization. We had not activated the Make Up Room light, had not requested housekeeping service, and had already exchanged towels prior to leaving. When we returned, our room had been entered and items had been moved while passports, laptops, cameras, iPads, and other personal belongings were left exposed.
This completely destroyed our trust in the property. As international travelers, privacy and security are non-negotiable. Once that trust was broken, we no longer felt comfortable staying at the hotel
What was most disappointing was management’s response. Rather than acknowledging our concerns and working toward a reasonable resolution, every discussion was met with references to “policy.” Meanwhile, the actual guest experience, room condition, privacy concerns, and safety concerns were largely dismissed.
I made multiple good-faith attempts to resolve these issues directly with the hotel before escalating them. Unfortunately, no meaningful resolution was offered.
Based on my experience, this property did not meet my expectations for a 5-star luxury hotel, and I would not stay here again.