4/10 Huono
John
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3.10.2025
Huonoa: Henkilökunta ja palvelu, palvelut/mukavuudet ja majoituspaikan kunto ja tilat
Avoid this dying homage to the tech bros at all costs.
Cold, sterile, unwelcoming, and starting to crumble right before your eyes.
What might have looked sleek a decade ago is now dated, tired, and neglected. (See photos) Dilapidated buildings, dying shrubbery, trash in the flower beds, ants in my sink, scorched irons that stained my paints, electrical outlets that don’t work, “soft close” toilets that now slam shut, badly stained lounge chairs, water stoppages so that you can’t use the bathroom, incessant construction noise, the list goes on…
Service was even more disappointing. It swung wildly from genuinely warm and helpful, to overly obsequious (which quickly became irritating), to completely absent. On arrival, no one greeted us when we pulled up to check in. In the lobby bar, we waited 50 minutes before finally tracking down a server ourselves just to order drinks. Service around the pool was no better. Housekeeping couldn’t manage the basics of restocking our room.
The one redeeming element was the food, which for us was excellent across the board—creative, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care, especially at Gusto, their Michelin star. Some guests complained about the breakfast, but we did not sample that.
In short: Conrad Algarve boasts 5 stars, but really offers only a 2 star experience. It is trading on a reputation it no longer deserves, and travelers expecting five-star luxury should look elsewhere. We just came from the Vila Vita Parc in Porches, a
John
Yöpyi 4 yötä syyskuussa 2025
