I stayed at this hotel for one night with my daughter on a social trip.
When we arrived, there was a slight queue at reception, which was perfectly understandable given how busy it was. A gentleman called us forward, but before completing the check-in, another member of staff intervened and very sternly informed me that he was still in training and unable to process my check-in — acting as though I should already have known this. I was then passed to another receptionist who, quite honestly, acted as though she would rather be anywhere else.
We did not receive a warm welcome in the slightest. There was no basic hospitality etiquette, which surprised me as I am very accustomed to staying in hotels across the UK and internationally. This is the first time I’ve experienced such a lack of welcome.
I also asked the receptionist what our room number was, and she simply glanced up and said, “If you open your key card holder, it’s written inside.” This felt abrupt and dismissive.
The room itself was perfectly adequate. It was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and we had everything we needed for our stay. The bathroom, however, was extremely small, with the toilet door opening directly against the toilet — though I appreciate that space constraints can’t always be helped.
At checkout, we returned to reception and placed our key cards in the designated box. Not a single member of staff acknowledged us — no “thank you,” no “did you enjoy your stay,” not even a goodbye.