As one of the most iconic hotels in Durban, I had high expectations for my first stay and I am sad to say that the room left is sorely disappointed. Sliding doors are old and very difficult to move. Carpets are dated and in need of a change. Furniture such as the desk was ratty looking and had an overall shabby, outdated look. Bathrooms are outdated and our shower kept flooding after each use. Don’t let anyone tell you that this is the ‘charm’ of the hotel, that’s not acceptable for poorly maintained and outdated fittings and furnishings. The saving grace of the Beverly Hills Hotel Umhlanga are the staff, who are absolutely remarkable in their willingness to go the extra mile for their guests. Lerato was the manager on duty when our bathroom flooded, and he assessed the situation, when it did not resolve, he then promptly moved us to another room. Although this was an equally disappointing room, the bathroom was functional and at this point, it was all we could ask for. He then called to check that all was ok with us in the new room. Thank you for you great hospitality Lerato. Our breakfast was superb with the manager Lawrence ensuring the breakfast service went off without a hitch and was determined to get the best service out of his staff. There were many other staff I encountered and was not able to get all their names but they all were exceptional. Upon checkout, we got to our vehicle to find it washed, which was another lovely touch emphasizing how hard the staff work. For this reason alone, the staff, I have not rated this hotel as a 1 star. Urgent revamp is called for ASAP, the accommodation is not worth the price point at all!
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