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9. November 2024
Pros: The hotel’s decor is absolutely stunning, creating an inviting and luxurious atmosphere that initially sets high expectations. The design and ambiance are impressive, with attention to detail that adds a lot of charm to the place. Housekeeping was also a bright spot—staff were thorough and attentive, ensuring our room was always well-kept and clean. Additionally, the fixed-rate taxis at 50 DHM right outside the hotel were a convenient feature. Cons: Unfortunately, despite being advertised as a 5-star resort, this hotel is far from deserving of such a rating. Based on our experience, it would be generous to give it a 2-star rating at best. Having worked in retail and hospitality for over 20 years and traveled widely both at home and abroad, I can honestly say this was the worst stay I’ve ever had. Service quality was severely lacking, and the clear bias toward French-speaking guests was troubling. Not for light sleepers as there is no sound proofing and the doors don’t block much sound. I didn’t mind the planes taking off but other guests was more of a disturbance. Customer Service Interactions with staff were consistently disappointing. On multiple occasions, we overheard them discussing us in French and Arabic, which felt uncomfortable and highly unprofessional. During check-out, while we were held to the standard 12 PM deadline, we saw a guest next to us allowed a 1 PM check-out without hesitation. When we tried to call reception for assistance, we found the phone line had been muted, and our calls went unanswered for nearly an hour. If the hotel wishes to address these concerns, I’m open to them reaching out directly. Communal Facilities Basic upkeep seemed neglected. Communal bathrooms frequently had blocked toilets, broken locks, and were missing essentials like hand soap. Although comfortable, the loungers by the pool were often broken, giving the impression that the hotel doesn’t prioritize maintenance. Spa The spa was a letdown. Despite using Google Translate to communicate, our appointment was booked for the wrong day, leading us to cancel out of frustration. Additionally, access to the indoor pool came at an extra cost of £25 per hour, which seemed unreasonable for a supposed 5-star hotel. Dining Experience We didn’t dine in the resort’s Italian or Moroccan restaurants, which were supposedly fully booked most nights, though they appeared empty each evening. Guests we spoke with also had little positive to say about their meals. Additionally, the in-room menu was misleading; it offered only a limited selection of dishes included in our stay, with many items carrying extra charges. The main restaurant was a consistent letdown, with food that was repetitive, largely unlabeled, and served cold despite the presence of heating lamps that went unused. Breakfast was especially disappointing—though a sign advertised shakshuka, it was never available, and the omelette chef was openly rude and disengaged. Basic items like spoons were
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