**Early check-in:**
I arrived approximately three hours before the standard check-in time. Despite the hotel having available rooms, including the suite I had reserved, I was offered early check-in only upon payment of 30% of the nightly rate — a policy I found unreasonable given the circumstances. I negotiated a 2:00 PM check-in, to which the staff agreed. However, when I arrived at 1:40 PM, they refused to check me in and made me wait in the lobby for 20 minutes until exactly 2:00 PM.
**Deposit:**
Upon check-in, the hotel requested a credit card for the security deposit. When I explained I did not have one, they asked for 500,000 KRW in cash. I offered 200,000 KRW, noting that I had no intention of using the minibar or incurring additional charges. The staff agreed, but the negotiation itself felt inappropriate for a luxury property. A guest staying in a suite should not have to justify a deposit amount. Upon checkout, staff rushed to inspect my room before returning the deposit while I was still present — which felt intrusive and disrespectful.
**Taxi service:**
When I approached the reception desk to request a taxi, a staff member took me aside — away from other guests — to handle my request separately. While she was helpful and polite, the taxi arranged was a standard economy car, entirely inconsistent with the level of accommodation I had booked. For a suite guest, this felt like a significant disconnect.
**Hotel catalog:**
During my stay, I noticed the SLH catalog in my room and expressed a genuine interest in purchasing or keeping a copy as a memento. The hotel declined both options without offering any alternative. For a property representing your brand, this was a missed opportunity to create a positive lasting impression.
I have always associated SLH with independent, thoughtful hospitality. Art Paradiso, unfortunately, felt more like a mid-range four-star hotel than a true luxury experience.
I have also sent this feedback to SLH and they replied that they will push hotel to provide feedback about this. No anything till today.
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