Firstly, the SKY TV did not work properly (stuck on menu page). Offered to fix it for them free of charge (having a working background in broadcasting with the BBC, amongst others), only to find that the technical setup was such a shambles that I didn't want to touch it for fear of making it any worse than it already was...
Secondly, rolled over in the night to find myself getting pronged by a three pin mains plug from the electric blanket, UNDER THE SHEETS! In the middle of the bed! Called housekeeping immediately, only to be replied with "Oh well, not a major - We'll sort it out in the morning, Goodnight"... WHAT THE...???
Thirdly, upon waking eventually and going for a shave and shower, discovered that there was no plug for the sink in the bathroom, so I had to get a small dish from the kitchen area to block the plughole just so I could have a shave without the water draining away!
Finally, and to top it all off, the 'host' / 'manager' turns up at 10.30am and throws me out, because I complained too much!!! Even though I had booked the place for 2 nights so I could enjoy the opening of the Rugby World Cup, on SKY which did not work...
...and I'm $195 lighter for the privilege.... What a RIP OFF!
- Dannemora Hotel Manukau
