My stay at Hotel Nikko Suzhou was an extremely disappointing experience. We checked in on the 4th and were staying until the 6th. On the evening of the 5th, around 7 PM, we returned to our room, only to find that both of our room key cards, which were kept separately, failed to open the door, although they worked fine for the elevator. We were stuck outside with our child, and despite multiple calls, it took over ten minutes for a staff member to finally arrive. The staff member claimed they had just been informed and didn't know the cause of the problem, showing a very perfunctory attitude.
Throughout the entire incident, I had to proactively call the duty manager. The hotel didn't arrange for anyone to speak with us in person. The manager's initial reaction was surprise: "Can something like this happen? No way!" After I explained the situation and told them that the staff had personally witnessed both key cards failing to open the door, they then tried to blame us, the guests, suspecting that the key cards had been demagnetized by being placed near a phone. However, my husband and I kept the two cards separately and neither was continuously next to a phone, so this explanation is very hard to believe. When it came to compensation, they only offered a free breakfast. After I declined, they only waived the charge for the bathtub liner. It was also surprising that the bathtub liner itself costs extra, as most hotels provide it for free.
There was no reasonable explanation for the malfunction and not a single sincere apology throughout the entire incident. For a five-star hotel to make such a basic mistake, and then handle the situation slowly and respond dismissively afterward, shows a complete lack of responsibility. Luckily, it was only early evening; if this had happened late at night, it would have been even more embarrassing. Thankfully, Trip.com actively helped with communication. The hotel's emergency service and handling attitude are unacceptable. I do not recommend this hotel.
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