I had a wonderful experience! A special thank you to Ms. Jayzel and Mr. Prajeesh for their excellent customer care, warm hospitality, and kind assistance at the buffet. The food was absolutely delicious! 😋 A special highlight was the complimentary birthday cake and warm birthday wishes they offered to my friend, which made the occasion even more memorable and special. 🎂❤️ Thank you for going the extra mile to make us feel welcome. Truly outstanding service, and I highly recommend this place!
Elite Byblos Hotel
Address: Behind Mall Of The Emirates, Al Barsha 1behind Mall Of The EmiratesAvailability
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Elite Byblos has become a regular local getaway destination for me. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, shops and cafes. The rooms are spacious and with all the amenities you need to just stay in. I usually book the suite which comes with a living room. Traffic around the area is very busy during evenings. The staff at the reception are always corteous and take initiative to make the stay comfortable. The hotel staff are professional and friendly.
I am incredibly disappointed with the front desk service at this hotel, especially considering it promotes itself as a 5-star property. We arrived on May 29 at around 3:00 PM, the standard check-in time, yet we were made to wait for more than an hour before our room was ready. During that time, we repeatedly approached the reception desk for updates, only to receive the same response: "The room is still being cleaned." While the receptionist apologized and explained that the hotel was short-staffed due to the holiday period, staffing issues should not become the guest's problem. A 5-star hotel should anticipate busy periods, plan accordingly, and maintain service standards regardless of occupancy levels. What was most disappointing was the lack of proactive guest care. No estimated waiting time was provided, no alternative solution was offered, and not even a simple gesture such as complimentary refreshments was extended while guests waited in the lobby. These are basic hospitality practices that one would reasonably expect from a hotel of this category. Waiting over an hour for a pre-booked room after the official check-in time is unacceptable, particularly for a 5-star hotel. The experience left a poor first impression and significantly affected the start of our stay. For a hotel that markets itself as a luxury property, I expected far better organization, communication, and customer service.
5 star experience from the staffs of Monarch Coffee Shop Restaurant located in Elite Byblos Hotel. Special mention to Sir Dindo, the guy filipino staff who gave us a 5-star customer service experience. He is a gem in the restaurant. As well as Ms. Zeny, Ms. Kyla, & Ms. Jaz who sang for my mother's birthday. We appreciate them. Thank you. We definitely enjoyed the food. The staffs deserves a recognition as well.
My recent stay was disappointing compared to my previous experiences at this hotel. I visited during the Eid holiday period and understand that hotels can be busy during peak seasons. However, I faced several issues that significantly affected my stay. Upon arrival, I was informed by the valet team that valet parking was unavailable and that there were no spaces available in the basement parking either. However, shortly afterwards, I observed valet parking being provided to other guests. When I requested to speak with a manager, I was then informed that a basement parking space was available. This inconsistency was frustrating and left me questioning how parking was being managed. The check-in experience was equally disappointing. I arrived at 3:00 PM, which is the standard check-in time, but did not receive my room until approximately 5:30 PM. I was informed that the delay was due to high occupancy and additional room cleaning requirements. While occasional delays can happen, a wait of over two and a half hours at the official check-in time is difficult to justify and suggests that better planning and resource management may be needed during peak periods. What concerned me most was the overall lack of consistency in service. Guests should feel that everyone is treated fairly and professionally, regardless of their background or nationality. This property used to be one of my preferred places to stay, but unfortunately, based on this experience, I do not plan to return. I hope the management reviews its operational planning, staff training, and guest service procedures, particularly during busy holiday periods.
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