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"My stay at The Colony Palms had some highlights aesthetically, but overall the service and experience did not live up to expectations...especially given the price point. At check-in, the staff wasn’t very informative about the amenities or property layout. We were offered a welcome drink, which was a nice touch in theory, but the glasses weren’t clean, so we didn’t actually get to enjoy it until later in the evening. The biggest disappointment was the pool service. It consistently took about 25 minutes to get drinks from the bar, and there was no staff bringing orders to guests. This happened multiple times. On top of that, there were no chairs available for me and my boyfriend either morning because they were all claimed by around 8 a.m., which made it difficult to enjoy the main amenity we were looking forward to. Pool towels ran out by 12 when we got to the pool, so we didn't get towel right away either. There wasnt even a lot of people in the pool area for it to seem overwhelming for the staff. Food quality was also underwhelming. While staff were passing out popsicles poolside, they only made it to about a quarter of the guests, which felt inconsistent and poorly managed. Overall, the property itself is beautiful, but for the price, the service fell short. Between the slow pool service, lack of seating, and uneven hospitality, the experience felt overpriced and not worth the cost. I wouldn’t return unless there were major improvements to service and guest experience."