Unprofessional Front Desk, Sarcastic Attitude, and No Response to Complaint
I had an extremely disappointing experience at Chelsea Cloisters. My girlfriend and I arrived before the official check-in time, and at 3:01pm I politely asked the front desk, “What happened to my room?” as our room was still not ready.
Instead of a simple explanation or apology, the front desk manager immediately became defensive, accused me of having a “negative attitude,” and began to lecture me. He even asked, “What’s your problem?”—all because I inquired about the delayed room. My girlfriend had already gone upstairs with the key, and the manager, with clear sarcasm, told me that now I would have to wait even longer before returning to the room.
As a non-native English speaker, I did my best to communicate respectfully, but I felt I was treated less courteously than other guests. When I expressed concerns about unequal treatment and discrimination, the manager offered no apology or explanation, but instead called the Security Manager. Although the Security Manager was polite, the main issue was never addressed, and I received no explanation for the delay or the inappropriate behavior at the front desk.
Three days before checking out, I submitted a detailed written complaint to hotel management. Now, a week after checking out, I have still not received any reply or acknowledgment from the hotel. This lack of follow-up and accountability only reinforces my negative impression of the service at Chelsea Cloisters.
If you value professionalism, respect, and customer care, I would strongly recommend booking elsewhere.








