“Should have trusted another review. Bitten by Bed Bugs!”
We booked two rooms, for two nights at this property. We realized the 4 star rating was not realistic, and expected a 3 star. I researched the hotel on line, and did read about a bed bug incident. I work in the industry, and understand that this can happen anywhere. I also read the manager's comments and was satisfied. We stayed, and upon arrival found parking across the street. Porto is very old, and the cobble streets where hard to manuvre with wheeled luggage. Regardless, the reception was fine, the clerk was alright, and training two very timid, yet pleasant clerks.
We checked in, and found the hotel to be at the best a 2 star. The bathroom was very old, but it seemed cleaned. That evening we settled to bed, and I started to itch pretty quickly. My husband checked the beds, but couldn't see any thing. I should have called the front desk, but resigned to thinking I was allergic to the detergent. The next two days spots began to appear on my body, espcially my hands. They where like blisters and very hot and itchy. Classic bed bug case. I know this as I work in the industry. When I returned via London, I had to go to a medical clinic. I also emailed the hotel, but no response. I would have not posted here, but felt that this is a serious issue people should be aware off. If the hotel responded appropriately, I would have left it at that. However, nothing done.
Bed bugs where reported prior to my visit, and the hotel may have not sprayed and closed the room properly. Be aware when you are there. It has been two weeks, and they are still itchy, and have left scars. Not a great memory of Porto.
The city itself is good for two days...Glad we went, won't go back to this hotel.
Room Tip: Check your bed before you sleep in it!
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19 March 2012
We are very sorry for the inconvenience. The problem was solve for the first room and at the time we thought that was an isolated case because of our cleaning rules. Since your visit we proceed with a full disinfestation of the floor to prevent more problems.
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