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paul d

Very disappointed

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 15 Aug 2024
Toilet kept running,door kept jamming, dog barking all night, pipes rattled In walls at various times(loudly). I did contact management about problems with very limited results. I usually always choose to stay at a best Western resort but I will not sty at this one anymore.
Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Reviewed 13 August 2024

My family booked this hotel for a night to relax. When we got there, we asked about the extensive flyers and warnings posted on the property, but we were told to ignore them. They reminded us that the pool and spa closed at 8, so we hurried down and showered, just to find that the hot-tub isn’t running, and the pool isn’t heated. When reporting this to the front office, we were told there was nothing they could do about it. When we asked to talk to a supervisor, we were informed that they wouldn’t be available until the following morning, two hours before we check out. The person working the front desk should be capable of keeping things running smoothly. We are terribly disappointed. We should be able to trust that we are getting what we paid for.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Bear Best Western, Guest Services / Front Office at Best Western Plus Newark/christiana Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that we didn't provide you with an exceptional experience. Our goal is to try our best to provide that to every guest. We will be addressing the mentioned concerns for future guests stays.

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Reviewed 9 July 2024

The worst don't ever stay here. The staff was unprofessional, there's was no manager on duty. People who made reservation months in advance were turned away because their information was not in the system. Supposed to be 100% smoke free yet my room smelled like someone lived in it and chained smoked, the only solution was to spray. The overall hotel had the smell of a wet dog.

Date of stay: July 2024
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Bear Best Western, Guest Services / Front Office at Best Western Plus Newark/christiana Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that your stay was less than desirable and we did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to try to provide a great experience for all of our guest. I am sorry that we weren't able to provide that for you. We will take address the mentioned concerns for future guest stays.

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Reviewed 25 June 2024

The facility was very outdated. The key cards inactivated constantly. The room was not the cleanest. The entire hotel smelled of marijuana. Many patrons were sketchy.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Bear Best Western, Guest Services / Front Office at Best Western Plus Newark/christiana Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 25 June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that your stay was less than desirable. We will be taking your concerns and addressing them for our future guests.

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Reviewed 22 June 2024

First the stench of an entire can of air freshener set off inside the room, formed a cloud of ozone that I could slice with a knife. The a/c unit cannot cool the room because the filters were last cleaned maybe 9 months ago. Next, we are on our 2nd day of having NO HOT WATER. The smell of sewer backup permeated the entire building, probably from the water heater bursting. Next the front doors were left open, with outside temps close to 100 degrees. The front desk said the stench was gas…sure Methane is a gas. No offer of a refund or a discount. How hard is it to put in a new hot water heater. And YES THEY ARE STILL CHECKING IN FAMILIES WHILE THEY HAVE NO HOT WATER.

Room tip: This Best Western is no where as good as the others.
Date of stay: June 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Bear Best Western, Guest Services / Front Office at Best Western Plus Newark/christiana Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that your stay was less than desirable. We do apologize for the inconvenience that occurred during your stay. We handled the situation as quickly as we could, due to the hot water heater not bursting it took more time to figure out the issue.

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Reviewed 7 June 2024 via mobile

I feel as if I wasted a free night here! I earned a free night from a spring break promotion, so I booked a room here on my way through the area. We checked in around 9 and were told that the pool had closed at 8! Why?! We were assigned a room that seemed as if it hadn't been used in a while. The towels smelled musty and there was a spider on a web in the sink. In the breakfast area, they have a machine that makes several hot beverages. This is cool, but not efficient when you have an area full of people who have to wait for their turn. They need another machine or the large carafes that other hotels use. They had a good variety of hot foods as well as a pancake machine.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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