GGuest UserWhat a profoundly disappointing and utterly miserable stay! It's hard to believe this is supposedly a high-end, 'garden-style' hotel, located right in the city center and backing onto the Presidential Palace.
I paid over a thousand yuan per night even with a discount (the original price being over two thousand), expecting a comfortable and reassuring experience that would enhance my vacation. The reality, however, fell far short of expectations, with so many inexplicable issues.
Firstly, basic in-room amenities were severely lacking. I scanned a QR code to order missing items, but received no response all afternoon. The internal phone line to the front desk was unreachable; I had to call an external number through the OTA platform to get through to anyone. The shower area design was bizarre – a single shower soaked the entire bathroom floor. And to top it off, the toiletries were refills, which is fine, but the shower gel bottle was completely empty! Do I need to call the front desk mid-shower to get some? The most ridiculous part was the absence of even the most basic guest essentials like bathrobes and disposable slippers. Some rooms had them, some didn't? How can they talk about service quality when they can't even ensure basic supplies are complete?
Secondly, despite having available rooms and the ability to offer a better room of the same type, the hotel insisted on putting me in a problematic one, completely disregarding guest comfort. My room faced ongoing construction. There was a pungent paint smell permeating the room, and construction workers frequently walked back and forth outside, making it noisy and suffocating. This severely disrupted my rest and felt unsafe for a female guest.
Thirdly, after requesting a room change due to the shower leaking, the hotel verbally promised an 'upgrade to a higher-priced deluxe king room.' However, this room type isn't even listed on their platform – a complete lack of transparency. So, whatever they say, goes, I guess. This 'upgraded' deluxe room not only lacked a proper window but also suffered from poor ventilation due to ongoing renovations. Drawing the curtains revealed a direct view of the park, offering absolutely no privacy. Some 'scenic view' room – it felt more like the guests were the ones being viewed! Moreover, it lacked the balcony of my original room (pictured in image 3). The overall living experience was a world apart from what I originally booked. I could have comfortably air-dried clothes before; now I'm stuck waiting for them to air-dry in the sink area with the AC. This wasn't an upgrade; it was simply being fobbed off with a room that had even more problems.
Fourthly, when I agreed to change rooms, the staff told me the manager would come the next day to resolve the refund and discount issues. The next day, they completely went back on their word. They even had the audacity to ask if I wanted to switch back to the original room type, offering to assist me with it! Are they taking me for a fool? Is my time worthless, but their linen costs money? I stood at the front desk at 11 PM with wet hair, unable to even use their shower gel, arguing with them. This severely disrupted my rest and my plans for the next day, only for them to suggest moving me back and forth?
It's truly hard to comprehend how a hotel of this size, which regularly hosts important government officials and business dignitaries, can fail to execute even the most basic room SOPs, performing worse than even budget hotels.
Service is never just about superficial bows and polite greetings. A truly great guest experience relies on detailed standards and thoughtful assurance. This upside-down approach to operations simply doesn't match its prime location and exorbitant prices. I genuinely advise against choosing this place for anyone looking for a good rest, valuing privacy, quality accommodation, and a pleasant travel experience. Avoid this pitfall.
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