点评:I booked a spa day at Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa with the expectation that the experience would run from 11am–4pm. Despite living over an hour away, I chose Bishopstrow over closer options because it appeared, from the website, to offer a better spa experience, unfortunately this was not the case.
I was running slightly late and called ahead, where I was told my arrival time was not an issue. However, on arrival I was informed that my treatment was scheduled for 2.30pm and afternoon tea at 3.45pm. As a single parent, I had arranged childcare until 5pm and needed to leave at 4pm, which is entirely reasonable for a Sunday spa day. Afternoon tea at 3.45pm is far too late and impractical, lunch would normally be expected around midday or early afternoon.
As a solo guest, I then looked to use the spa facilities for the several hours in between. Unfortunately, the facilities are extremely limited and very dated. There is a small indoor pool and jacuzzi, both of which feel tired and uninspiring, along with a steam room. The changing room was the smallest I have ever encountered at a spa, which further detracted from the experience. Overall, this is not a spa where you can comfortably relax for several hours.
When I raised concerns, I was told my afternoon tea could be “boxed up” as the kitchen was busy, not a solution I would expect for what is marketed as a premium spa experience.
After reading other reviews, it became clear that poor customer service is a recurring issue. On that basis, I did not attempt to escalate this to a manager or request a partial refund, as it appeared unlikely to be handled constructively.
I ultimately chose to leave early and abandon the experience altogether. This visit reinforced the importance of booking spas with established reputations and comprehensive facilities. I will continue to visit premium spas, which offer genuinely relaxing environments for extended visits. Unfortunately, Bishopstrow does not currently meet that standard.
翻译:我在毕晓普斯特罗酒店及水疗中心预订了水疗日,原本以为体验时间是上午11点到下午4点。虽然我家离酒店超过一个小时车程,但我还是选择了毕晓普斯特罗而不是更近的,因为从网站上看,它的水疗体验似乎更好,但可惜并非如此。
我稍微迟到了,所以提前打了电话,对方说我的到达时间没问题。然而,到了之后我才知道,我的护理安排在下午2点半,下午茶则安排在3点45分。作为一名单亲妈妈,我已经安排好了孩子照看到下午5点,所以需要在4点离开,这对于周日的水疗日来说完全合理。但是下午茶安排在3点45分实在太晚了,很不方便,午餐通常应该在中午或下午早些时候进行。
作为一名独自旅行的客人,我打算利用这段时间使用水疗中心的其他设施。可惜的是,这些设施非常有限,而且非常陈旧。这里有一个小型室内泳池和按摩浴缸,但都显得陈旧乏味,蒸汽房也一样。更衣室是我见过最小的,这进一步降低了我的体验。总而言之,这里并不是一个可以让你舒适放松几个小时的水疗中心。
当我提出问题时,他们告诉我下午茶可以打包,因为厨房很忙,这与他们标榜的高端水疗体验完全不符。
在阅读了其他评论后,我发现糟糕的客户服务是一个普遍存在的问题。因此,我没有尝试将问题上报给经理或要求部分退款,因为我觉得不太可能得到有效的解决。
最终,我选择提前离开,彻底放弃了这次体验。这次经历让我更加意识到选择信誉良好、设施齐全的水疗中心的重要性。我以后会继续光顾那些真正能让人放松身心、适合长时间停留的高端水疗中心。可惜的是,Bishopstrow 目前并不符合这个标准。