Upon checking in, we requested a kettle for our room. The female receptionist on duty dismissed our request, stating, "No kettle. We are not a fancy hotel." This initial interaction was disappointing and lacked basic hospitality.
Furthermore, upon entering our room, we discovered that one of the floor lamps was non-functional. When we called the front desk to report the issue, the same receptionist informed us that she had no staff available to fix it and lacked access to replacement lightbulbs, offering no alternative solution. Due to this poor level of service, we fully intended to lodge a formal complaint with the hotel management the following morning and leave a negative review.
However, the next day, we were fortunate enough to speak with another staff member named Aaron. Aaron listened to our concerns professionally, noted our room number, and assured us that the issues would be addressed. True to his word, Aaron came to our room personally at 1:00 PM to repair the light bulbs. He then went above and beyond by checking if there were any other issues he could resolve for us.
We greatly appreciated Aaron’s excellent attitude, prompt action, and professionalism. His exceptional service completely salvaged our impression of the hotel and single-handedly saved its reputation. We would like to formally recognize Aaron for his outstanding hospitality.