"Title: Disappointed – Given the Worst Room Despite Early Arrival & Prior Email Request
I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with my recent stay at Holiday Inn NICE FRANCE on July 27-.July 28,2026
I booked a Standard Twin Room through Qunar.com. Several days before arrival, I sent a polite and thank-you email to the hotel requesting a higher floor room with a better view, as I was celebrating a special occasion. I also arrived at the hotel at around 5:00 PM – which is a reasonable check-in time – and the hotel was clearly not fully occupied.
However, upon check-in, I was deliberately assigned to what is widely considered the worst room(#203) in the hotel – located on a low floor with a direct wall view and poor natural light. There was no explanation or apology. When I asked if any better room was available, I was given vague response with cold attitude.
I understand that rooms on high floor with a view are not guaranteed, but being intentionally placed in the worst available room – especially after communicating my preference in advance and arriving early – feels like a deliberate disregard for my request and a lack of basic respect for guests.
I was so frustrated by this experience that I seriously considered canceling all my upcoming Holiday Inn bookings, including my reservation at Holiday Inn Bern Westside by IHG just two days later. Please understand, I had booked multiple Holiday Inn , which shows I was originally a strong lover in this brand.
However, those bookings were non-refundable, so I had to proceed with my stay in Bern. To my great relief and genuine appreciation, the service at Holiday Inn Bern Westside was absolutely outstanding. Despite being fully booked on that day, they handled my exact same requests with warmth and professionalism. While the room they assigned might not have been perfect, their proactive and enthusiastic attitude made all the difference. I was so impressed that I gave them a perfect rating without any hesitation.
This stark contrast between the two properties – one deliberately giving me the worst room despite my early communication, and the other treating me with respect
As a guest who chose this hotel in good faith. This experience has seriously damaged my trust in the brand and left a negative impression of this brand. This experience has made me think twice before booking any Holiday Inn hotel in the future.”
I sincerely hope the management at the Nice location takes this feedback seriously.”
I look forward to a formal response from the management."