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Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Darwin with an outdoor pool

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Penthouse (Apartment) | Private kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Balcony
Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

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88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800
  • The Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View (Dual Key)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse (Apartment)

Penthouse (Apartment)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 27 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 3 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Room, City View (Hotel)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Harbour View (Dual Key)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Harbour View (Hotel)

Room, Harbour View (Hotel)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Interior

Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Hotel Room Harbour View

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Living area

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment City View

  • Sleeps 5

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Living area

2 Bedroom Dual Key Apartment Harbour View

  • Sleeps 5

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Living area

One Bedroom Apartment With Harbour View

  • Sleeps 3

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Hotel Room City View

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

One Bedroom Apartment With City View

  • Sleeps 3

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

About the area

Darwin

A luxury stay in the heart of Darwin awaits you at Mantra on the Esplanade. Within steps you'll find The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Darwin City Centre hotel, attractions include Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Darwin Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mindil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 24 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Monsoons
  • Shenannigans
  • ‪The Tap on Mitchell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Non La - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sweethearts - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mantra on the Esplanade

Luxury hotel in Darwin with an outdoor pool
Mantra on the Esplanade offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Mantra on the Esplanade also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Darwin hotel is smoke free.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Mantra on the Esplanade offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 19 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel
Mantra Esplanade Aparthotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Darwin
Mantra On The Esplanade Hotel Darwin
Mantra Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel Darwin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Mantra on the Esplanade offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mantra on the Esplanade?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mantra on the Esplanade on 30 Aug 2025 start from NZ$295.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Yep, Mantra on the Esplanade has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 19 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Mantra on the Esplanade?

The closest beach to Mantra on the Esplanade is Mindil Beach (2 km).

Does Mantra on the Esplanade have a pool?

Mantra on the Esplanade has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Mantra on the Esplanade serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mantra on the Esplanade?

No, Mantra on the Esplanade does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Mantra on the Esplanade's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mantra on the Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mantra on the Esplanade?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mantra on the Esplanade Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A plethora of eating options very very close by. Walking distance to free bus, supermarkets, shops, galleries, stop for the hop on hop off bus. Very comfortable bed and loved the size and layout of our room, which was more like an apartment, with washer, dryer, cookware dinnerware and dishwasher.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the convenient location of hotel Didn't like that we paid for a harbour view and got trees, no view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness
internet dropped out more than in useless
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good position value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

jamie

Travelled with partner
No mini bar,no food,exhaust fan excruciatingly noisy up to 8 minutes after turning off bathroom light.window unopenable,aircon noisy.All for $358.per night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth Elizabeth

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are no guest services or facilities. It is purely accommodation only. No restaurants, no room service, etc. The rooms are not serviced during your stay. Staff a polite and friendly but cant help you with anything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ROSS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired property. Not great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfy. Bathroom was a bit outdated. Plenty of room. Only complaint is bedroom window was filthy. And the tv volume didn’t work. In general a nice comfy room with a great view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and within easy walking distance to Darwin waterfront. Lovely water views from balcony. Carparking was easy in the basement. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One bedroom apartment was very roomy and perfect for our one week stay in Darwin. Liked that we could walk next door to the Novatel for a delicious buffet breakfast or a dinner at nighttime.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Old style bathroom, exhaust fan in bathroom would not turn off when light turned off. Air conditioning was very cold and could not be altered. Location good, however paid for room with ocean view and were on the 3rd floor and waterview very limited due to trees.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

darwin trip

good spot close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin is totally overpriced for the quality of the establishment. It is in extreme need of maintenance in many areas , and don't bother paying extra for a view. You can't see out the windows for the dirt and mould. The fridge was frozen up and dirty. The walls were grubby with scuff marks. In need of painting. The mirror in the bathroom was pitted with rust. The bath had no anti slip. A panel in the lift fell away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Needs a refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me, uninterrupted harbour views were the highlights of my stay, I watched some unforgettable sunsets from their balcony. The apartment itself was very pleasant, spacious, nicely furnished, the bed was very comfortable; kitchen amenities great. The staff at the reception was super nice and helpful, I found them to be a genuinely nice people. I must mention Samir, but everyone was great. Thank you, guys, you were amazing. The thing this hotel could improve on is cleanliness. The shower wasn’t cleaned properly and there was a large stain on the sofa that could probably be easily removed. But in overall, I had an amazing stay and I would definitely recommend this hotel and I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHUONENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment is very good. The only problem I experienced is that WIFI works unstably
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely one bedroom apartment with plenty of space & large balcony. Nice pool, limited deck chairs, no shade, King bed was 2 king singles pushed together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position of this hotel overlooking water was beautiful and quiet. 3 bedroom Apartment was perfect for a five person family. Unfortunately the negatives outweighed the positives. Hotel pool was open to any person walking by (resident or not). No onsite dining/shop/refreshments. Limited staff. No first aid kit onsite. No AED on site. No staff trained in first aid. No deep cleaning of couches and rug witnessed after a contamination incident in foyer I have always stayed in Mantra hotels but this will be my last
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We got fire alarmed 3 times, which was annoying, obviously a fault somewhere. The pool needs more lounges, there was only 6, so often there was nowhere to sit. Staff were lovely, & very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a disgrace Certainly not what you would expect from the mantra or accor chain. The harbour view room was dirty and very dated. Couldn’t see out the windows as they were covered in a black grime as were the window sill and frame. Shower is a bath/shower so put your thongs on to avoid standing on the filthy non slip mat. Mould and dirt in bathroom and mirror dotted with brownish spots all over that are in the glass.Basin cracked. When we said we must be in the worst room in the hotel the on duty manager said no we definitely weren’t. Really Hate to see those rooms.She also verbally agreed that we deserved a refund of some sort given the state of the room however 5 days later and they haven’t even been professional enough to respond to the email we were asked to send Can only advise you to not stay at this hotel It shares the building with Central and air b’n’b so strange set up.that means any improvements or repairs need to be approved by a body corporate which seems to mean nothing gets done It gives Darwin tourism a bad name
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception was inadequately staffed at 2pm for booking in - 30 plus minutes waiting. No cloth to wipe the bench in our apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Separate room & lift key was a pain. Reception also limited hours & in room cleaning is once per week. Air conditioning was noisy. Fire alarm tripped in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The position of the property was excellent right on the ocean. Sadly although our room had an ocean view it did not have a balcony. It was close to all facilities & walks. The room itself was probably in need of improvement as the bathroom was dated, the bathroom mirror was badly marked & woodwork was in need of painting. However, the linen was clean & the bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Munib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff member who checked me in was extremely ill mannered, his first question to me was how did you get in. I explained to him that the hotel guests were coming in and since I have a booking I came in. Then he said show me your booking and I’d I provided him then he said there is no room available and I need to call wotif and sort it out with them I told him that I have already payed for it and I don’t have anywhere else to go. He said can’t you see I am trying to help you here “it’s your fault u made booking late night mind you it was between 8:30 to 9 pm. Finally he gave me a room took 200$ bond money and told me that the hotel might kick me out tomorrow because that’s not the room I am supposed to stay in, and told me that it might cost me extra 50$ per night. Since I was in a bad situation that night I just took the key and proceeded to my room. The staff member did not have a name batch, it looked like he was from an Indian descent and had short curly hair. I have stayed in many hotels around the world from 3 stars to 7 stars but this was the most pathetic and terrible experience I’ve had so far. I checked out after 2 days and stayed for in another hotel for the rest of my trip. Please pay attention to your staff training and their communication skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025