"After discussions with Krysta Feng Jingwen, the Duty Manager on July 17, 2025, I've agreed to leave a positive review for your hotel. However, I will thoroughly detail the unpleasant incident that occurred, and I hope the hotel deals with it strictly! 😡😡
On the 14th, my family and I checked into the Meliá Hotel. I'd like to thank a handsome, bespectacled gentleman at the front desk for arranging room 5015 for us, which faces the Tang Paradise. It's right next to the Presidential Suite, and the view is absolutely fantastic. Regarding cleanliness: I particularly want to commend Aunt Liu Hongwei for being so responsive and always willing to help, and for her warm hospitality. Her dedication made my trip much more comfortable.
As we were traveling with elderly parents and young children, we booked an executive room type. I'd like to thank the two lovely young ladies in the Executive Lounge, Talia Liu Yunqiao and Kyra Tong Guohua. Their service was impeccable, and they always greeted us with a smile. I hope hotel management gives them a generous reward! 😘😘
Here’s what happened: (Full video recording available, not public)
The unfortunate incident occurred on the afternoon of July 16th. I appreciate Duty Manager Liu accepting my suggestions that day, but I absolutely do not approve of his initial attitude! While exploring the hotel, we walked through a side door (to the left of the breakfast restaurant). Once outside, we found only a ramp and wanted to go back in, but discovered the door wouldn't open. We asked a female staff member at the restaurant reception to help open it, but were told it was a fire exit, exit-only. This staff member's attitude was firm: 'This is a fire exit, exit-only,' and she gestured for us to walk to the main entrance 500 meters away. Another male staff member, whom I 'admire' (sarcastic), rolled his eyes and walked away. 🙄🙄 I have to ask, is it a characteristic of your hotel for staff to look down on guests? 😅 That day, the temperature was over 40℃, and we had to walk back to the lobby 500 meters away under the scorching sun, absolutely fuming. I started to feel a bit unwell at that point; perhaps the heat combined with my anger pushed me to my breaking point, making my whole body tremble uncontrollably. The female restaurant staff member rudely stated (with a disdainful look, shouting), 'This is a fire exit, you can't come in, those are the rules.' I'd like to know, how can a hotel that has been operating for over a decade not even have a 'fire exit' sign, not even a small plaque? I was made to walk this unnecessary distance and then subjected to such humiliation. I felt utterly wronged! 😒 If you see someone taking the wrong way, shouldn't you first open the door to let guests inside before telling them it's a fire exit? How does the hotel conduct its training to produce such 'excellent' (sarcastic) staff?
I requested to speak with a manager. Duty Manager Liu immediately started with evasive language to shirk responsibility, repeating that it was a fire exit, also with a condescending tone. You might think I'm young and easy to appease with a few words, but does being a 16 or 17-year-old hotel guest mean I'm not a customer? There was no apology whatsoever; he immediately started condemning me. Firstly, I came to offer suggestions, not to argue. Secondly, though I am young, I am still a customer. Please do not discriminate based on age, thank you! I once again thank Manager Liu for accepting my suggestions, and I hope you will treat every customer fairly and live up to your title as 'Duty Manager.'
At check-out the next day, I was very grateful to Manager Feng Jingwen for the thoughtful gift and for how she handled the aftermath of the incident. Manager Feng treats guests like family, which made me feel very pleased 😊. She is an excellent manager, and I suggest the hotel promote her and give her a raise! 😂
Finally, I want to reiterate my special commendation for:
Aunt Liu Hongwei;
Talia Liu Yunqiao;
Kyra Tong Guohua;
Krystal Feng Jingwen.
You are standard-bearers for the Meliá Hotel's image. I wish you all success in your work, and promotions and raises! I also hope Manager Liu corrects his shortcomings, takes Manager Feng as a role model, and fulfills his duties properly.
As for the two 'inexperienced' staff members at the restaurant reception, I urge the hotel to strengthen their training, take this incident to heart, and ensure they serve every customer well.
Sincerely,
Respectfully!"