My recent experience at the Magic Games Hotel was overwhelmingly negative. The advertised amenities and surrounding attractions initially seemed promising, but the reality was far from it. The closure of numerous local amenities was a major drawback, severely limiting our options and enjoyment. The fact that advertised water parks and spas were also closed "until further notice" (without prior notification) only compounded the disappointment. This isn't a case of temporary setbacks; the core offerings seem fundamentally unsustainable. Service inconsistencies were also a problem. While some reception staff seemed unable to handle simple requests (such as operating the room safe), and excursion representatives were unhelpful, I do want to express my gratitude. A few exceptional staff members went out of their way to assist us and improve our stay. Their efforts were genuinely appreciated, but ultimately couldn't compensate for the hotel's underlying issues. Adding insult to injury, our travel agent incorrectly stated that there was nothing to do without a car, claiming the nearest tourist town (Valencia) was an hour and a half drive away. We later discovered a train, but were unable to check the schedule beforehand. This resulted in a two-hour wait in the sun upon arrival, with nothing to do in the immediate vicinity. The subsequent one hour and 45-minute train journey to Valencia only allowed us two hours in the city, due to the inconvenient train timetable, which would have resulted in a very late return to the hotel. The "games" aspect of this hotel was also a significant letdown. The Xbox in our double room was supplied with a controller lacking batteries, and only one controller at that, with no two-player games available. The PlayStation consoles downstairs were poorly managed, locked at odd hours, and offered a meager selection of only about four games. When we inquired about the location of the games museum, the staff didn't even know what floor it was on, and upon finding it, we discovered it contained very few artifacts, despite the branding suggesting otherwise. This is extremely disappointing for a hotel that brands itself as games-themed. In conclusion, the Magic Games Hotel does have the potential to be a great destination. It is targeted towards the wrong audience. I'd strongly advise checking very carefully about what's actually open and available before even considering a booking. It's unfortunate, as the few helpful staff did go above and beyond
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