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Wayanad,
Kerala,
is
renowned
for
its
lush
landscapes
and
serene
retreats.
However,
our
recent
family
vacation
turned
into
a
nightmarish
experience
at
the
saffron
sulthan
bathery
Wayanad,
where
hospitality
took
a
back
seat,
and
a
cascade
of
disappointments
awaited
us.
Five
families,
excited
for
a
peaceful
getaway,
were
met
with
delayed
food,
compromised
window
security,
a
closed
poolside,
and
a
tumultuous
argument
that
even
involved
the
local
police.
This
story
narrates
our
journey
from
anticipation
to
dismay
in
the
heart
of
Wayanad.
The
Agony
of
Food
Delays:
As
our
large
group
settled
into
the
hotel,
we
soon
discovered
that
the
promise
of
prompt
service
was
nothing
but
a
mirage.
The
delayed
food
service
left
not
just
the
adults
hungry
but
also
the
children,
turning
what
should
have
been
joyous
meals
into
frustrating
ordeals.
Our
attempts
to
savor
the
local
cuisine
were
overshadowed
by
the
constant
wait
for
a
tardy
service
that
tested
our
patience
to
its
limits.
Compromised
Window
Security
for
Children:
Safety
should
be
paramount,
especially
when
families
with
children
are
involved.
Shockingly,
our
accommodation
lacked
the
basic
security
measures
for
windows,
causing
anxiety
among
parents.
The
feeling
of
vulnerability
for
our
little
ones
overshadowed
any
attempts
at
relaxation,
turning
the
supposed
sanctuary
of
our
hotel
room
into
a
source
of
stress.
Closed
Poolside
and
Unruly
Behavior:
The
promise
of
a
relaxing
poolside
experience
was
shattered
when
we
found
it
inexplicably
closed.
Disappointed
guests,
including
some
who
turned
to
alcohol
for
solace,
created
a
tense
atmosphere
that
culminated
in
a
heated
argument.
The
escalating
situation
prompted
a
call
to
the
local
police,
turning
what
should
have
been
a
tranquil
retreat
into
a
chaotic
scene.
Navigating
the
Narrow
Path:
Adding
to
the
frustrations,
the
way
to
the
hotel
proved
to
be
an
ordeal
in
itself.
The
narrow
path
leading
to
the
hotel
allowed
only
small
four-wheel
vehicles,
causing
inconvenience
for
larger
groups
like
ours.
The
journey
to
the
hotel
became
an
unexpected
challenge,
setting
the
tone
for
what
awaited
us
upon
arrival.
Conclusion:
Our
stay
at
this
place
in
Wayanad
was
not
the
idyllic
escape
we
had
envisioned.
Instead,
it
was
marked
by
delayed
meals,
compromised
security
for
children,
closed
amenities,
and
a
disturbing
confrontation
that
involved
law
enforcement.
This
blog
serves
as
a
cautionary
tale
for
fellow
travelers
and
a
plea
for
the
hotel
management
to
reevaluate
their
commitment
to
hospitality.
Wayanad's
beauty
deserves
accommodations
that
enhance
the
experience,
not
detract
from
it.
Our
journey
to
this
hotel
was
more
than
a
physical
challenge;
it
was
a
test
of
patience
and
resilience
that
we
hope
others
can
avoid
in
their
quest
for
a
peaceful
retreat
in
the
heart
of
Kerala.
--
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You,
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