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Title:
Beautiful
Views,
But
Customer
Service
and
Policies
Need
Improvement
Rating:
★★☆☆☆
I
recently
had
an
extended
stay
at
Meriton
Suites
in
Parramatta,
booking
a
1-bedroom
apartment
with
high
hopes
for
a
comfortable
and
convenient
experience.
While
there
were
some
positive
aspects,
there
were
several
issues
that
left
me
quite
dissatisfied.
Let's
start
with
the
positives.
The
1-bedroom
apartment
I
reserved
was
indeed
spacious
and
featured
a
stunning
balcony
with
breathtaking
views
overlooking
the
Parramatta
River.
It
was
the
perfect
spot
to
relax
and
enjoy
the
scenery.
The
location
is
also
excellent,
with
a
Metro
supermarket
conveniently
located
just
downstairs.
However,
my
experience
took
a
sharp
turn
when
it
came
to
customer
service
and
the
hotel's
policies.
I
had
reserved
my
stay
for
a
longer
period
of
29
nights,
with
the
intention
of
finding
a
permanent
place
to
stay
during
my
time
in
Sydney.
Fortunately,
I
found
a
suitable
place
within
a
week
and
decided
to
cancel
the
remaining
portion
of
my
stay.
To
my
shock,
I
was
informed
that
I
would
need
to
pay
for
at
least
21
nights
in
order
to
get
a
refund
for
the
rest
of
my
stay.
This
policy
felt
deceptive
and
left
a
sour
taste
in
my
mouth.
It's
important
for
hotels
to
be
transparent
about
their
cancellation
policies
during
the
booking
process
to
avoid
any
unpleasant
surprises
for
guests.
In
addition
to
the
policy
issue,
the
room
service
was
disappointing.
Most
of
the
time,
there
was
no
response
when
I
reached
out
for
service.
When
they
did
come
for
cleaning,
it
was
a
lackluster
effort,
with
a
rushed
and
superficial
cleaning
that
left
much
to
be
desired.
The
major
cleaning
only
occurred
once
a
week,
and
even
then,
I
had
to
request
that
it
be
done
properly.
The
lack
of
attention
to
detail
and
responsiveness
from
the
staff
was
frustrating.
Furthermore,
the
ongoing
construction
work
in
the
building
was
a
constant
source
of
disturbance.
Guests
should
be
warned
about
the
early
morning
noise
from
drilling
and
hammering,
which
can
disrupt
your
peace
and
quiet.
In
conclusion,
Meriton
Suites
has
a
lot
of
potential
due
to
its
beautiful
views
and
great
location.
However,
there
are
significant
improvements
needed
in
their
customer
service,
room
service,
and
transparency
in
their
cancellation
policies.
If
you
can
tolerate
these
issues,
you
may
find
it
a
decent
place
to
stay.
Otherwise,
you
might
want
to
explore
other
options
in
the
area
for
a
more
comfortable
and
hassle-free
experience.
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