Bruce Stewart
09/06/2023
We booked a balcony room for three nights in early June.
You stay here at your peril and a danger to your health.
BLACK MOULD IN THE SHOWER
There are major health issues due to the presence of black mould in the bathroom, on the shower surrounds, inside the shower handle door and in several places on the door frame and tile grouting.
The only ventilation in the bathroom itself was a small, damaged and clogged wall vent. .No exhaust fan
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The bathroom ceiling panels were also poorly fitted leaving gaps into the void above the ceiling. The supporting frames were rusting. What might be growing on the other side of the panels is anyone's guess.
INADEQUATE ROOM VENTILATION
Although we booked a 'Balcony Room', to door to the balcony was locked and bolted and a sign on the only window stated that it was broken and should not be opened.
Therefore we had to use the wall-mounted air conditioning system for ventilation.
DAMAGED FITTINGS
The TV antenna cable was just slung over the back of the wall mount and not connected to the antenna outlet. Investigation revealed that a fitting had broken inside the wall mount.
The TV could not therefore be used continuously as the coaxial cable itself was acting as the antenna.
PALTRY SUPPLIES
Only one small cake of soap for the shower was supplied.
LACK OF INFORMATION
No information folder re facilities and services etc outside of the venue was supplied.
FUNDS DRAWN IN ADVANCE RATHER THAN AT THE END OF OUR STAY
The full tariff for 3 nights ($522.90) was deducted from my account 5 days PRIOR to our arrival. Unlike common industry practice of paying the amount either on arrival or on leaving.
This caused some other periodical payments to be denied due to 'Insufficient Funds' ...a most embarrassing position.
CANCELLING OUR 3 DAY STAY
As we arrived late on Sunday afternoon, we had no choice other than to say one night, despite all the issues.
CANCELLING THE BOOKING
'First thing' on the morning following our arrival I approached the Duty Manager (Tara) expressing our concerns and dissatisfaction at the condition of the room and the quality of the facility in general.
I also stated that we would be checking out immediately and required a refund due to the issues raised, particularly the presence of black mould and the totally inadequate ventilation.
She, without hesitation and with a great deal of professionalism, accepted my concerns and arranged the cancellation and offered a full refund for all three nights.
This refund was duly processed and received 'in full' in the last 48 hours.
BELOW EVEN 3 STAR
I cannot recall in my over 40 years of business and personal travel across Australia ever encountering an establishment of such poor quality and presentation.
Neglect of the premises and facilities and lack of duty of care by Senor Management of the venue and the owners of the Metro Chain were patently obvious
The only bright star in the entire negative experience, was the absolute professionalism and pleasantness of Tara the Duty Manager in dealing with my situation.
NEVER AGAIN AT ANY METRO PROPERTY
We wont be back...and you shouldn't even contemplate making a booking if you value your health!