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#46
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 2,379
It works almost all the time, but occasionally I end up somewhere I'd rather not!
Last edited by callum9999; Dec 18, 2013 at 3:41 pm
#47
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I love so much about this review I couldn't cut it down, from the Hilton Princess Managua, Nicaragua:
Even tough this hotel belongs to the Hilton brand there are things that does not meet the expectations. The staff is kind however they don't consider that the guest needs a paceful room to rest. I booked a room for 3 nights, the last one was a friday night, and when I arrived to my room (117) by night the music of the downstairs party was so loud that it was impossible to me to sleep. Why they assign rooms in the first floor if they are going to have a party? For sure they know that it is impossible to sleep because when I complained about the music they don't denied the problem. They just offered me a room change, however it is very annoying to change the room by midnight when what you want is to sleep and when you have to leave the room early in the morning next day to take a flight. Of course that I complained and I denied to pay that night because it is not fair, the hotel prefer to make a good money renting the ballroom instead of provide a good service to their guests that we are also paying for the room. When I arrive to the 5th floor room I found out the window have an aperture that allowed the noise from the pool to come inside of the room! The issue it is an old construction that needs new modern windows. Hotel totally no recommendable, there are better hotels at the same price.
Even tough this hotel belongs to the Hilton brand there are things that does not meet the expectations. The staff is kind however they don't consider that the guest needs a paceful room to rest. I booked a room for 3 nights, the last one was a friday night, and when I arrived to my room (117) by night the music of the downstairs party was so loud that it was impossible to me to sleep. Why they assign rooms in the first floor if they are going to have a party? For sure they know that it is impossible to sleep because when I complained about the music they don't denied the problem. They just offered me a room change, however it is very annoying to change the room by midnight when what you want is to sleep and when you have to leave the room early in the morning next day to take a flight. Of course that I complained and I denied to pay that night because it is not fair, the hotel prefer to make a good money renting the ballroom instead of provide a good service to their guests that we are also paying for the room. When I arrive to the 5th floor room I found out the window have an aperture that allowed the noise from the pool to come inside of the room! The issue it is an old construction that needs new modern windows. Hotel totally no recommendable, there are better hotels at the same price.
#49
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicago
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, AA Platinum
Posts: 373
Saw one stating: avoid this location. Breakfast is terrible, not acceptable to me and my family. We only had waffles, fruit and coffee during our seven day trip. I don't know how the have the nerve to call that breakfast!
#50
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: DL Diamond, HHonors Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,362
From a review of the Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach: "Bathroom seemed as if Donald Trump threw up on it, outdated. Do you really need a bidet, come on now."
And from the same reviewer: "Upon checking in with my girlfriend, the front desk felt the need to announce loudly that I used my points. NO NEED."
I guess he had hoped the girlfriend would think he was paying cash for the room? In my experience, it's fairly standard for front desk agents to confirm at check-in that the hotel has an award certificate on file. I seriously doubt the agent here was attempting to embarrass him in doing so.
And from the same reviewer: "Upon checking in with my girlfriend, the front desk felt the need to announce loudly that I used my points. NO NEED."
I guess he had hoped the girlfriend would think he was paying cash for the room? In my experience, it's fairly standard for front desk agents to confirm at check-in that the hotel has an award certificate on file. I seriously doubt the agent here was attempting to embarrass him in doing so.
#51
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
This is an actual cut and paste, with the hotel name left out. You think a travel agent from Steamboat Springs, CO, that has traveled "all over the world" would be aware of check in times.....
I am a travel agent and I have traveled extensively all over the world. In all of my life I have never had such an unpleasant experience checking into a hotel. The ******** in San Juan, Puerto Rica was absolutely the very worst. We waited in line for over 25 minutes to be told we could not check into our room until after 3:00.
I guess they call it Puerto Rica in Steamboat Springs. This shows why I hate travel agents, or people who call themselves that. They are probably telling their customers that they can check in at anytime, or anything else they want just to make a sale.
I am a travel agent and I have traveled extensively all over the world. In all of my life I have never had such an unpleasant experience checking into a hotel. The ******** in San Juan, Puerto Rica was absolutely the very worst. We waited in line for over 25 minutes to be told we could not check into our room until after 3:00.
I guess they call it Puerto Rica in Steamboat Springs. This shows why I hate travel agents, or people who call themselves that. They are probably telling their customers that they can check in at anytime, or anything else they want just to make a sale.
Last edited by tatterdema; Jan 2, 2014 at 2:08 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,508
Small is relative. A 50 ft boat is small compared to a cruise ship, no? People have all sorts of phobias. If you're scared of a "little" boat, you're scared of a "little" boat. I don't know if this was disclosed to the passengers ahead of time or not. If it wasn't, it's a legitimate issue as the wife assumed - like most people who have never been on a cruise before do - that the cruise ship docks and you walk off the ship to the destination.
#54
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Wait a casino took your money? I'm shocked! (Rivers Casino - Pittsburgh, PA)
This casino is so stingy..you might as well flush your money down the drain. I out $200 into one machine and got one lousy bonus which i couldn't even but a pack of gum with. You're better off going to the Meadows casino.
#55
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: AA, UA lowly commoner
Posts: 782
Not on Tripadvisor, but on Booking.com, where the reviews list pluses and minuses. For a farm guesthouse in Iceland that I was considering. Both from the same review. Paraphrased, but not by much:
Plus: Lovely, peaceful, scenic location in the countryside.
Minus: Had to drive 20 minutes to the nearest town for a grocery store or gas station.
Forget it! What kind of farmhouse in a lovely, peaceful, scenic location in the countryside isn't right next to a grocery store and gas station?
Minus: Had to drive 20 minutes to the nearest town for a grocery store or gas station.
#56
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
Not on Tripadvisor, but on Booking.com, where the reviews list pluses and minuses. For a farm guesthouse in Iceland that I was considering. Both from the same review. Paraphrased, but not by much:
Plus: Lovely, peaceful, scenic location in the countryside.
Minus: Had to drive 20 minutes to the nearest town for a grocery store or gas station.
Forget it! What kind of farmhouse in a lovely, peaceful, scenic location in the countryside isn't right next to a grocery store and gas station?Minus: Had to drive 20 minutes to the nearest town for a grocery store or gas station.
#57
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Atherton, CA
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Owner, Green Bay Packers
Posts: 21,690
#58
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
#59
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LHR- ish
Programs: MUCCI, BA Blue
Posts: 4,295
#60
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: QFF Gold, Flying Blue, Enrich
Posts: 5,366
Last edited by BadgerBoi; Jan 15, 2014 at 3:40 pm Reason: double negative tsk tsk