I had an extremely disappointing and, frankly, pathetic experience during my stay at Adagio. Unfortunately, the problems were not limited to one isolated incident; they appear to reflect serious shortcomings in the property’s facilities, management, and the attitude of some members of staff.
The behaviour of the staff has been one of the biggest disappointments. Several members of staff have been rude, dismissive, and completely unhelpful when guests have raised genuine concerns. Instead of trying to understand the problem or find a reasonable solution, the attitude on several occasions has been that guests should simply accept the situation. This is particularly frustrating when you are staying for an extended period and paying for accommodation that is expected to provide a basic level of comfort and service.
More seriously, I also experienced behaviour from certain members of staff that I found discriminatory and racist in nature. I do not make this allegation lightly. The manner in which we were spoken to and treated on certain occasions was completely unacceptable and left me with the impression that we were not being treated with the same level of respect and consideration that any guest should reasonably expect. This is something that management should investigate seriously rather than dismiss as a simple misunderstanding.
The condition and facilities of the property are another major concern. There are two lifts serving the property, both of which are in a very dilapidated condition, and it is common for only one of them to be operational at a time. This creates significant inconvenience, particularly for families, guests carrying luggage, and anyone with mobility difficulties. For a property accommodating a substantial number of guests, having unreliable lift facilities is simply not acceptable.
The most unacceptable issue, however, has been the complete lack of air conditioning. During an extreme heatwave, guests are effectively left to cope with the heat on their own. This is not a minor inconvenience. The rooms can become extremely uncomfortable, particularly for families with young children. When we requested an additional fan because we are a family of three, the response was essentially that only one fan could be provided and that we should share it.
That response was incredibly disappointing. Asking a family of three to "share" a single fan during extreme heat, when the property has no air conditioning, demonstrates a complete lack of empathy and customer service. We were not asking for a luxury or unreasonable upgrade; we were asking for a basic measure to make the room tolerable during exceptionally hot weather.
What makes the situation worse is the apparent lack of willingness to find solutions. When a guest raises a problem, the reasonable expectation is that staff will at least try to help. Instead, our experience has repeatedly been that concerns are met with indifference, excuses, or an attitude suggesting that guests should simply manage with whatever is available.
For a hotel/aparthotel operating under the Adagio brand, I expected a much higher standard. The combination of poor staff attitude, inadequate facilities, unreliable lifts, lack of air conditioning, and the refusal to provide even a second fan for a family of three has made the stay extremely unpleasant.
I strongly believe that management needs to review both the condition of the property and the behaviour of its staff. In particular, the concerns regarding discriminatory/racist treatment should be taken seriously and investigated properly. Guests should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their nationality, background, or appearance.
Overall, I would not recommend this property based on my experience. The issues are too significant to be described as minor inconveniences, and the response from staff has made the situation considerably worse. A guest paying to stay at a property should not have to repeatedly argue for basic comfort, assistance, and respectful treatment.
I hope Adagio management takes this feedback seriously and uses it to address the underlying problems rather than treating this as simply a negative review. The condition of the facilities, the lack of adequate cooling during extreme heat, the unacceptable response to a family requesting an additional fan, and especially the conduct of certain staff members all require attention.
This has been a very poor experience, and it is far below what I expected from an established accommodation brand such as Adagio.