In general hotel is very beautifull but we disapointed by food and sleep quality
Hotel is very beautiful and staff is very nice. In our first room hot water was very poor but staff was responsible and replaced our room without problems. Place makes feel of very luxury hotel but somehow it didn't fit our simple expectations. We, as couple, ordered half board and was surprised to discover that there is no buffet for dinner and there are only luxury shef restaurants at evening where you should book in advance and wear formal clothes. Menu was very complicated for us. Portions small. I don't have idea what children will eat there. All 3 restaurants had limited options to choose from so at some point we just ordered same dishes. Service in restaurants was slow and sometimes we had to call waiter several times. With some waiters there was difficulty to communicate in english. Another disappointment was that drinks for dinner not included in half board at all and you should pay separately and not cheap. It is very uncomfortable situation when we sit in luxury restaurant and staff try to push you water that you should pay in addition for your half board you already payed. In the end of dinner it was also confusion about how much tip to leave if at all. We ordered half board to simplify search for restorants at evening but in the end, it was much better to find simpler dinner outside if you want just to eat. At morning, breakfast at least buffet style. It can be more variable and have more fresh vegetables. Bed mattress feel very cheap for 5 star hotel. In morning I felt pain in my back. My bed at home feel much better. Another confusion was bottled water delivery to room. Few days staff gave us free bottles of water to room. When for another 2 days they didn't brought water we called to reception and they said it cost money. It was strange why they gave it for free before. Fortunately, there is near supermarket with adequate price for watter bottles so I buy them to room instead of rely on unsure water supply from hotel. During our stay there was strange construction noises which doesn't allow you to fully relax outside in pool. Bar drinks was not worth it. Coctails cost 12 eur and are not tasty. There are better options outside.
Hotel Botánico
Dear Spider747400, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with additional feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We appreciate your candor and the opportunity to address your concerns, especially after you have taken the initiative to publicly share your opinions about Hotel Botánico on various review portals. We regret to acknowledge that his experience did not live up to his expectations. We apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during your stay. It seems that you had specific expectations that were not met and it is worth noting that our establishment prides itself on offering a distinctive and refined experience, at the level of a 5*GL hotel. Our unique approach to gastronomy sets us apart from other 5-star hotels. We have three elegant a la carte restaurants known for their intimate, sophisticated and relaxed service. While our clientele appreciates our departure from traditional buffet style, we apologize if our dining options do not align with your personal preferences. Our intention is to provide a diverse dining experience and we will consider your feedback as we continue to refine our offering. We apologize for any communication issues you may have had with our restaurant staff and for any inconvenience regarding the price of drinks during dinner. It is important to note that our Half Board dinner service does not include alcoholic beverages and we appreciate your comments in this regard. Rest assured, we will reinforce our team's commitment to delivering a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. We value your feedback on the bar's drinks and are committed to improving the quality of our cocktails, made with top quality products in a pleasant atmosphere and with live music. While we sincerely appreciate your feedback, it is clear that our property may not meet your personal preferences and expectations. We apologize once again for any dissatisfaction you experienced during your stay. We sincerely hope that you will consider exploring alternative accommodations in the future that may better suit your tastes. Sincerely, Gustavo Escobar General Manager