A mixed bag. The service was...
A mixed bag. The service was impeccable, most of the time. The room was nice and large. It was not new, but in good condition and kept clean. The breakfast quality was not brilliant, with several items having an insipid taste.
The hotel has a policy of "continuous" renewal, implying that renovation work goes on permanently, albeit on a small scale. This includes week-ends and can seriously interfere with the notion of an afternoon nap when on vacation.
I had one odd experience: I was called at 9:13 am, the morning after check in, by a fellow who promised low-cost vacations that were not a timeshare. I met with him (for oven an hour) and he explained the Tai Pan Travel Club. For a modest fee (close to 10,000 USD) one can become a member. I declined.
I had one unpleasant experience. On checkout, I was told that I owed for a beer taken from the Minibar. I did not take any beer (or any other paying items) from the Minibar. The odd thing was that the staff insisted I pay, going as far as to suggest that my companion may have taken the beer "behind my back" and asking to speak with her. Great finesse. They finally refunded the amount with an apology. Nothing like leaving irritated and on a bad note. For this, I must blame the Hotel on being unable to manage its staff and having poor customer relation skills.
