"Unfortunately, our experience at this hotel fell far short of the five-star standard that was advertised and that we paid a premium for.
One of the biggest issues was that the air conditioning was not functioning and was reportedly under maintenance in several key areas of the hotel, including the restaurant, reception, and bar. The temperature in these areas was extremely uncomfortable, making it difficult to enjoy the facilities. In particular, the restaurant was often too hot to dine in comfortably, forcing us to spend a considerable amount on room service simply to avoid the heat.
Rather than enjoying the hotel and its amenities, we found ourselves spending much of our time confined to our room. This had a significant impact on our holiday and prevented us from making proper use of the facilities we had paid for.
There were also a number of other disappointments that were surprising for a hotel of this rating. Basic soft drinks such as Diet Coke and Fanta were unavailable, and when we requested a fruit platter for breakfast, the offering consisted only of melons. While these may seem like minor issues individually, they contributed to an overall feeling that the hotel was not operating at the standard expected of a five-star property.
The cumulative effect of these problems was so disappointing that we ultimately decided to leave earlier than planned. We did not want the ongoing issues to continue affecting our holiday and felt it was better to move elsewhere."