Been staying at this property for many times already. Good location as previously stated however, everything else is detoriating. From reception to service to rooms. Its a matter of time they will lose the current business when the new KSL Hotel opens up...
Reception Check-in: No smile, no genuine friendliness. As a frequent guest, I assume they should at least afford some smile as they have everything on record (as they still have got my car licence number) I don't expect them to bow, but at least genuine service please. And also, I used to park at the main driveway lots. But on my day of arrival, the security guard did not allow me to park. I parked at the general lots behind (which is something I try to avoid for fear of safety) and then went to enquire at the counter during check-in. A whole lot of reasons were given which just didn't make sense. So its a case of pathetic explanation.
Rooms: Having stayed many times before, I know how the layout of the hotel is so I asked for a higher floor and away from the generator which tends to be noisy at night and also gave a very yucky view of dirty conditions. This was highlighted when I did an e-booking. However, when I went to the room, I was given a 6th floor and with the generator just outside the window! I immediately went down and asked for a change highlighting the reasons. I asked for one that faces the open streets instead. I as given the new key, went up to room and was given now a 7th floor on the other side and with the generator just below my window. Yes, I can see a patch of the open street from the corner of the window. I did not bother going down saying how senseless the reception staff was.
Some other things in the room worth mentioning:
Safe box was locked prior to check-in.. meaning housekeeping did not do a thorough check.
Flooring was broken in pieces and not fixed
Air-con was not operating optimally
I avoided breakfast due to previous experiences of poor quality standards. Not sure if it any changes now.
Overall, I will still consider staying in view of location but if there are other new options, I will not hesitate to change.
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