Let me give an objective review of my experience at Six Senses Rome, hoping it can be a reference for those with high expectations. The hotel's hardware and decor are impeccable; as long as you overlook the service and attention to detail, you can enjoy a wonderful Roman holiday.
1. Due to an upgrade paid for at the front desk, the hotel offered a complimentary airport transfer service. When I went to book the car at 7:30 AM on the day of departure, I was chastised by the front desk staff, who rudely pointed out that a card in the room specifically stated that advance booking was required. However, the staff who handled my check-in the previous day knew I was flying out at 9 AM the next day but failed to inform me that this service needed to be booked a day in advance. Do they expect guests to meticulously study every card in the room all night? Although the service was eventually provided, and I admit I didn't think to book in advance, it should be the hotel's obligation to consider guests' needs thoroughly.
2. On the day of arrival, it had just stopped raining in Rome. The outdoor garden in the lobby was beautiful, but the tables, chairs, and sofas were all covered with rainproof tarps. The next morning, to my surprise, even though it hadn't rained for a while and sunny weather was forecast, the tarps were still haphazardly covering everything. The staff's laziness was astonishing.
3. I was almost among the first guests at breakfast, yet the food looked like a mess. Jars of butter and jam were less than half full, and the butter had stirring marks and food residue in it. There were clearly no other guests yet! As I was about to ask if breakfast wasn't ready, I noticed that the large wooden platter for mangoes only had a tiny slice left and some residual juice. Had yesterday's mess not been cleaned up? The server quickly cleared it away, telling me that breakfast was, of course, ready. The leftover mango utterly shattered my impression of Six Senses. I couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation. I'd rather believe the staff ate it all themselves than think they forgot to clean up yesterday's leftovers. For a top-tier luxury hotel, details and service should be impeccable, but what I experienced these past two days was nothing short of fumbling and blatant attempts to cover up shortcomings. The only positive impression came from the African porter at the entrance, whose warmth and kindness were genuine, and who was diligent and meticulous in his work.
I chose Six Senses to ensure my brief trip to Rome would be perfect, but it turned out to be the most imperfect part of the journey. It's a shame, and I don't think it will change.
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