Me outside the hotel
by MariajoyThe staff were friendly and helpful but oh my goodness they were busy. I guess I should have expected that on a weekend in August. There were three lifts and there was always a long wait. They were always full of Italian tourists, or hotel staff with trolleys of laundry or stuffed wth 5 or 6 suitcases.... if I had ever found the stairs I would have taken them.. it was that busy all the time - except very late at night.
I had a lovely view, my room was small, ensuit and came complete with minibar and cable TV. It was 127E per night (about 86GBP) - although as I booked as part of a package so it wasn't that much.
There were three restaurants - self service - always busy in the mornings with staff rushing round with HUGE baskets of bread rolls, clearing tables refilling coffee pots etc etc. There was an enormous selection of breakfast things - scrambled eggs, sausages, various breads, rolls, meats, cheeses, jams, fruit, cereal, fruit juices, tea (herbal, black, breakfast etc etc) and coffee. The choices just went on and on. I just wanted toast - but never saw a toaster. I'm not complaining though.
The Reception staff did get a little irate with some guests who just don't understand the *wait quietly in the queue until it's your turn* system which is found in most civilised societies. While I was having my query dealt with, a guy just butted right in and asked a question. The receptionist gave him such a disgusted look ... and said *just wait your turn! - I am dealing with this lady!!* He slunk away with his tail between his legs!!
The hotel had a couple of expensive gift shops which are best avoided. The things they sell can be bought for cheaper elsewhere.
