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carolinebollinger
Brooklyn, New York

Brusque, Inconsiderate Staff

1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 6 Dec 2023
The staff here is extremely brusque and inhospitable. I booked my son in this hotel for his N1 JLPT exam held at Villanova University. This is the highest level exam in Japanese. He is 19. He had traveled 2 1/2 hours by uber from his university in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania. Once he arrived they refused to let him stay in the hotel. There is a 21 and over policy they said. I looked online and saw that the policy can be waved at the manager's discretion. I believe this policy is to prevent teenagers from partying/drinking in the hotel. My son was alone and clearly not there for that purpose. They wouldn't talk to me or even look at my son's exam registration. His exam was scheduled for that next morning. He knows nobody in Philadelphia, and we were all a bit panicked as to where he would stay. They were extremely contemptuous of him, and couldn't be bothered to offer suggestions as to alternate accommodations. I called the main Hampton Inn, also owned by Hilton. William, the manager there, could not have been more gracious. That hotel also had a 21 and over policy, but he grasped the situation immediately and did not hesitate to wave the policy so Peter could sit for his exam the next day.
Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled on business
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this review
Responded 7 Dec 2023
Dear carolinebollinger,

A person of the minimum age requirement must be present at check-in and become a registered guest in the room. I'm very sorry that we appeared unaccommodating; please understand that these policies have been put in place for the security of our guests. We hope to provide you with a better experience on a return stay.

Sincerely,
Michael O'Donoghue
General Manager
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Reviewed 25 October 2023

I have been having events at this property for over 2 years. From the first event I can definitely say that I have a better experience each time! This is because the staff are all wonderful and there is very little staff turnover.

Date of stay: October 2023
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Dear DebB20162023,

For being a return guest, you have the gratitude of the entire staff. Thank you so much for your business and your uplifting words regarding your experience here. I like to think the fact that the staff hasn't turned over much is a testament to how much everyone likes to be a part of our team. We are proud to be your favorite hotel in King of Prussia and look forward to your next event here.

Best,
Michael O'Donoghue
General Manager

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Reviewed 17 October 2023

TLDR: Despite the lovely lobby, the hotel is dated and dirty, with many broken amenities or services.

Pros: The staff were lovely and understanding. They made my bed every day and brought clean towels without asking, which is rare in the post-COVID world. The Starbucks in the lobby is very convenient. The food in the bar is well portioned and tasty, with reasonable prices. The drinks are well prepared.

Cons: I moved rooms three times to get a clean one. The third room was still dusty, but at least there wasn't food and trash on the floor or in the bed. The furniture isn't aligned with the lighting, making the space difficult to use. It was easy to stumble and trip in the night because there are no light switches in the bedroom. The air conditioner was broken for the entire trip, leading to minimal external airflow. This, in turn, activated the fire strobes from shower and hairdryer steam. When I called the front desk to let them know about the strobes (and that it wasn't an emergency) they put me on hold before taking my information...odd choice. Luckily, I didn't open the door and set the whole building off, but it took hours for the room to clear up. There were multiple holes in drywall in the building and most of the plugs were non-functional, so bring a power extender if you stay here. The elevators were only working part of the time. The parking is atrocious- most of the spots are around the corner and up a steep hill- not ADA friendly.

Date of stay: October 2023
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2023

Dear Draes M,

We appreciate your business and the fact you took the time to share a review. While I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our friendly customer service and bistro offerings, I'm sorry that we weren't able to deliver a more positive experience. I value your feedback and can assure you that what you experienced is not the norm. We hope to host you again should you return to King of Prussia.

Sincerely,
Michael O'Donoghue
General Manager

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Reviewed 28 September 2023

The hotel was clean, thermostat worked well. I enjoyed the sleep because it was quiet during the night. Probably because business conference was on going. The food was excellent. The kitchen/servers were excellent. They were very courteous and meticulous.

Date of stay: September 2023
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2023

Dear paulcD1886SL,

I am ecstatic to know that your stay was exceptional. Our staff members are proud to be representatives of our hotel and all it offers. Whether your next trip here is for business or pleasure, I hope you will choose to stay with us again.

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Michael O'Donoghue
General Manager

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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Dirty, dingy, cheap, and depressing rooms. Clean towels are a challenge for this hotel. Extremely rude and demeaning staff. Every request to meet even the most simple requests was met with sarcasm.

Date of stay: September 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2023

Dear 990Care,

Offering clean rooms is undoubtedly one of our standards, however, so is providing exceptionally friendly service. I sincerely apologize that we fell short of achieving both of these expectations. Your feedback is appreciated, as we will use it to foster improvement in our goal of providing the best hotel experience in our area. Thank you for staying with us, and please come back soon for an improved visit.

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Michael O'Donoghue
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Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

The lobby of this hotel is beautiful and the front desk staff were very friendly and professional. Those are the only positives from our stay. We booked a corner suite for a night to make an early appointment the next day. They use the term ‘suite’ very loosely here. The room was small, dark and dirty. The only light source in the living room was 2 small wall sconces. The sofa was small and very uncomfortable. The bathroom is probably the smallest I have ever seen in a hotel and contained a tub/shower combo that definitely needs some TLC . The shower curtain was filthy and the water pressure was terrible. The exhaust fan was controlled by a switch in the middle of the wall in the living room for some reason. And finally, there was a thick coating of dust on everything. Definitely will not return.

Date of stay: September 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Marketing at the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Dear Navigate4891632490,

I sincerely regret your experience at our hotel; please forgive us. I'm sorry that our accommodations were not to your liking and that our housekeeping service disappointed you. We do our very best to provide remarkable service and a pleasant stay, but we clearly fell short of our goal. Your feedback is welcomed as it encourages improvement for future visits. We hope to see you again to provide the pleasant stay our guests have come to expect and deserve.

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