1. There are still quite a few hidden hygiene issues, and it's clear that the cleaning isn't very thorough. We stayed for two nights and only needed house-keeping once, right? Yet after taking a shower, I realized no bath towels had been provided. Luckily, we brought our own disposable ones.
2. The room had a rather heavy musty smell and needed more ventilation. It's recommended that the hotel provide air purifiers. The pool water gets quite cold as soon as night falls, making it pretty much unusable.
3. There were many Chinese guests during the holiday. It was said that the front desk spoke Chinese, but from start to finish, I didn't hear a single staff member speak a word of Chinese. However, all the staff were very polite.
4. Upon check-in, the staff mentioned a complimentary benefit where we could choose one of three options (spa for two / afternoon tea / set dinner). This was unexpected and a huge plus! For breakfast, you could choose between Chinese and Western options, and over our two-day stay, we practically tried everything. The dinner was exceptional, especially the curry (Photo 6), which has a rich shrimp paste base—if you have the palate for it, this will be the curry of a lifetime! Also, the free local specialty snacks provided by the hotel (coconut-flavored mini steamed buns, far left in Photo 3) literally melt in your mouth, sweet and refreshing! When checking out, I even asked the hotel where to buy them, and was told they are available on 7-Eleven online.
5. Earplugs are strongly recommended for sleeping. Otherwise, the birds and frogs outside the room will be noisy enough to make you question your sanity.
6. The location is very convenient. Just a short walk out the door leads to the main commercial street, making dining, shopping, and entertainment easily accessible. It's a 15-minute walk to Ao Nang Beach.
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