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Do
not
stay
here!
Stayed
June
2023
for
8
days,
and
the
whole
family
was
completely
disappointed.
Upon
arrival
we
were
given
the
wrong
level
room.
We
booked
a
plus
and
got
standard,
a
significant
downgrade.
When
challenged
the
staff
claimed
our
plus
reservation
was
not
in
their
system
and
the
situation
was
out
of
their
control.
When
we
presented
the
manager
with
printed
verification
of
the
plus
reservation,
the
attitude
changed
and
they
suddenly
“found”
our
plus
reservation.
However,
there
were
no
plus
rooms
available,
in
the
managers
own
words
“too
many
last
minute
reservations”.
Which
in
reality
means
they
gave
our
room
away
to
someone
who
requested
an
upgrade.
After
much
discussion
and
very
rude
treatment
from
the
management,
they
found
us
a
plus
room,
but
it
was
not
available
until
the
next
day.
Meaning,
we
had
to
vacate
the
room
before
12:00,
put
all
of
our
luggage
into
storage
and
wait
around
until
the
staff
was
good
and
ready
to
finally
give
us
the
correct
room.
Essentially,
we
lost
an
entire
day
of
vacation
because
of
the
mix-up.
The
Palm
Aire
management
refused
to
take
any
responsibility
for
the
issue,
and
instead
told
us
there
was
no
need
“to
get
snippy”
when
we
were
very
upset
with
their
lack
of
professionalism
and
ability
to
provide
the
service
we
paid
for.
At
one
point
the
manager
outright
ignored
my
wife,
stopped
conversation
with
her,
turned
away,
and
attempted
to
only
address
the
situation
with
me.
Obviously
an
unprofessional
tactic
that
was
not
welcome
or
accepted.
We
should
have
heeded
the
other
online
reviews
about
the
blatant
bait
and
switch
tactics.
Completely
set
a
bad
time
for
the
whole
stay.
Beyond
this
issue
(which
supposedly
we
might
get
a
refund
for
that
one
night
difference)
the
facilities
were
at
best,
just
OK.
Compared
to
Wyndham
resorts
like
Bonnet
Creek
and
the
Great
Smokies,
this
place
is
a
dump.
Dirty
floors
and
carpets.
Beat
up
appliances.
A
garbage
disposal
that
sounded
like
it
was
going
to
fall
out
of
the
sink,
and
more.
The
pool
towel
vending
machines
were
frequently
empty
during
peak
times
and
late
hours.
On
premise
amenities
were
barely
average
quality,
the
bar
was
just
sad,
and
there
were
no
quality
food
options.
Most
of
the
luggage
carts
were
barely
functional
with
work
out
bearings
that
made
them
difficult
to
move.
Our
patio
was
covered
in
black
mold/dirt
and
desperately
needed
to
be
pressure
washed.
This
was
also
visible
on
the
buildings
facing
the
main
pool.
I
could
keep
going
but
you
get
the
point.
This
is
NOT
a
luxury
resort,
period.
To
top
off
the
whole
trip,
my
wife
accidentally
left
her
Dyson
hair
dryer
in
the
master
bathroom
and
didn’t
realize
it
was
missing
until
the
next
morning.
Partly
because
the
cleaning
staff
was
rushing
us
out
of
the
room
BEFORE
the
checkout
time!
We
called
at
6am,
but
the
front
desk
staff
was
inept
and
unable
to
answer
if
the
item
had
been
found.
We
were
instructed
to
call
back
at
9am
when
the
house
keeping
department
opened.
We
called,
and
again
staff
was
unable
to
answer
the
question.
Instead
the
staff
said
they
would
call
back.
Hours
later,
nothing.
I
called
again
and
the
house
keeping
staff
rudely
informed
me
that
my
wife
had
called
at
9am,
and
they
hasn’t
found
out
anything.
However,
the
staff
person
abruptly
cut
herself
off
mid
sentence,
and
said
they
didn’t
find
anything
in
our
room
and
that
it
was
already
occupied,
so
there
was
nothing
else
they
could
do.
Does
that
sound
like
a
professional
response?
Not
to
me!
So
either
the
cleaning
staff
is
completely
incompetent
and
didn’t
see
a
large
bright
blue
storage
box
on
the
bathroom
counter
while
“cleaning”
and
the
new
occupants
claimed
the
item
as
their
own,
OR
the
cleaning
staff
saw
it
and
stole
it.
I’m
not
sure
which
one
is
worse.
Regardless,
I
do
not
hold
them
liable
for
the
missing
item,
it
was
out
mistake
to
leave
it
behind,
but
that
sure
doesn’t
make
you
feel
good
at
the
end
of
an
already
less
than
stellar
stay
at
what
is
sold
as
a
luxury
resort.
I
don’t
recommend
this
place
and
it
this
was
the
last
straw
for
us
with
Wyndham.
We
are
divesting.
Anyone
want
to
buy
some
points?
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