I routinely rely on Tripadvisor as an honest and reliable source of information when making travel plans. So, I was surprised and disappointed by the unnecessary hassle that I received at the front desk when I was checking in at the #1 rated Inn at Oyster Point (incidentally, The Inn proudly displays a notice at the front desk noting their Tripadvisor #1 status). The hassle that I experienced involved the morning breakfast that the inn provides to it's guests. I had called the inn ahead of time and was assured that no matter what time I was leaving in the morning that breakfast would be brought to my room. When I was checking-in the front desk clerk informed me that that was not the case, and that I would not be receiving a breakfast since I was checking out before their "scheduled breakfast time." When I informed the clerk that I had been assured ahead of time by another employee that I would indeed receive a breakfast regardless of any time constraints the clerk recommended that "go to the restaurant and see if they will give you something to take to your room." At that point I realized that the clerk was passing the buck, and not taking any responsibility for what was definitely a front desk problem. I politely restated the obvious, that the inn needed to keep it's promise to me. The clerk then appeared to realize that I was not going to be easily brushed off, so I was told, "Don't worry, we'll take care of you." 15 minutes later a porter arrived at my door with a plastic bag with 2 containers of yogurt....my "breakfast." The porter noticed my surprise and disappointment. I let him know the history of this breakfast snafu, and then things changed. Finally, someone understood the problem and decided to solve it. 10 minutes later the porter was back with a full breakfast tray, which I enjoyed having before I checked out of the inn very early the next morning.
As an experienced traveler I fully understand that things go wrong when traveling. Problems happen. But the true sign of an accommodation that deserves my business is one that takes ownership of a problem and solves it the first time. This did not happen at The Inn at Oyster Point.
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19 March 2012
Our apologies for the inconvenience we caused you. Thank you for taking the time to describe your experience. It was very helpful to us and also to our future early morning departure guests. We now have expanded our complimentary breakfast service offering. In addition to the Complimentary Continental Breakfast delivered to the guestroom, available from 6:30am to 10:00am; we also have an Early Bird Breakfast To Go, available to our guests departing the hotel prior to 6:30am. Many thanks and happy travels.
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