We recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant time, though there are some aspects future guests may want to be aware of. First, credit where it’s due: the hotel is kept spotlessly clean and tidy. Housekeeping and cleaning staff do an excellent job, and this deserves recognition, especially given that many rooms are quite dated by modern standards. Our bathroom, for instance, had cracked tiles and a chipped bath that had clearly been painted over. Communal areas also show signs of age – most noticeably the carpet on the stairs from the 1st floor, which is ripped and has clearly been that way for some time. The food was a real mixed bag. While there’s a wide and fresh selection of salads and fruit, and we really enjoyed the generous and lively White Day lunch party, the rest of the dining experience was hit and miss. We found the food at dinner to be heavily oversalted, to the point where it was hard to enjoy. The “show cooking” setup was frustrating – there was rarely enough meat ready for the number of guests, and the process felt disorganised. More oddly, there seemed to be inconsistent and seemingly arbitrary rules enforced by certain staff and these rules I felt maybe seemed to affect female guests more. A bizarre example: the mixed fruit next to the breakfast porridge apparently couldn’t be used on the porridge because it was “for smoothies only”. This kind of micromanagement felt unnecessary and honestly a little ridiculous. I did what anyone would do and poured a berry smoothie on my porridge instead – problem solved! Clientele during our stay were mainly German and 65+, and while the entertainment provided by the hotel didn’t really suit us, the surrounding area has lots of lively bars, so we ended up going out every evening after dinner. The pool area is another area where some decisions seem to favour form over function. Three large luxury sunbeds have been installed in prime poolside spots and are rented out at €50 a day. In our two-week stay, we only saw one of them booked twice – a total of €100 earned in 14 days, while everyday guests are crammed into increasingly shaded areas with sunbeds so close together you have to jump in from the end. It just doesn’t seem like a guest-friendly trade-off. Lastly, the drinks ordering system at dinner was confusing and poorly explained - or rather to be less kind not explained at all! On our first night, we weren’t offered a drinks menu and were simply asked if we wanted something. When we declined, the (presumed) restaurant manager (older chap) seemed visibly annoyed, which didn’t set a great tone. After that, we chose to have drinks before and after dinner elsewhere. All that said, there are genuine positives, especially the efforts of the housekeeping team and the quality of fresh produce at meal times. With some refurbishment, clearer communication, and more thoughtful guest-focused decisions, this hotel has the potential to be much more than what we experienced.
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