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Most odd experience
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2.2 |
Guest name: GCEK, Manchester, UK
This hotel is in two parts - the 'main' part which overlooks the lake and the mountains looks absolutely fabulous and the views cannot be beaten
HOWEVER the 'residence' is something different altogether and might as well be a travelodge anywhere in the world. The decor is dated and the carpets are stained, not to mention the dodgy pile of fluff under the beds that looked as though a hoover had not been near them since 1982 (which was probably the date of the last decoration). The bathrooms are also dated with one of those annoying plastic shower heads that squirt in all directions except on you.
As for the view from the rooms - well, if you like looking straight at a grass bank or a car park then this is the place for you.
The build quality of the place is certainly not what you would expect of Switzerland - there are some crude 'murals' on the walls in the foyer and corridors that looked as though they have been done by a drunken horse, and the finish is just third-rate.
Nice swimming pool, though.
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
1.0 Business service
3.0 Value
3.0 Service
2.0 Rooms
2.0 Location
1.0 Cleanliness
I should hav read the fine print ........
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2.5 |
Guest name: practical
Guest type: Young single
stayed in Oct 2007
My reservation said I was booked into the Residence ( the page on their website said it was only a few steps from the Villa).
The Villa faced the Lake, had restaurants that faced the Lake, and lounges that faced the Lake.
The Residence was more like a glorified Holiday Inn without any rooms (common or individual) that faced the Lake.
It was probably 2 blocks from the Villa and in the rain without a car, it could have been in Milan for all the good it did me.
The hotel itself was on a steep hillside which would not offer an easy or even the possiblity of a walk to town, but instead it was a 25€ cab ride from/to the rail station.
The Residence building looked like it was built in prefab cement blocks, ( think army bunker )
which were decorated well to disguise the fact. It had long dark halls,
large rooms (split level ) where the king sized bed was set at an angle,
the TV swiveled so it could be viewed from the bed or the couch on the lower level.
My rate was 290€ per night (single) included a 4 course dinner, full breakfast, VAT service and taxes.
The 4 course dinner in the dining room (Cafe Leopoldo in the Residence), was a set meal,
The restaurant staff were friendly, but had trouble translating the menu.
The food was well presented, and the rest of the menu looked as if there were a variety of choices.
There may have been 5 tables used in the dining room for both breakfast and diner, it was surely a slow night.
I had originally booked for 2 nights, but I felt isolated with no where to go and no way to get there, having arrived by rail.
I left after the first night. I expected more from a Relais & Chateau property.
At no time was there any mention of visiting the Villa which may have been worth the rate, but staying in the Residence was a big let down.
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Business service
1.0 Value
3.0 Service
3.0 Rooms
1.0 Location
3.0 Cleanliness
Great Hotel!
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4.6 |
Guest name: JPatek, Chicago, Illinois
We stayed at the Leopoldo in March. We had a petite suite. The hotel and the grounds were immaculate. The staff extremely helpful. We did not think that the staff was stuffy as stated in previous opinions. The food at the restaurants was fantastic. The only fault I could find was a small amount of peeling paint in our bathroom and room service did not answer their phone for 10 - 12 rings.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Business service
4.0 Value
5.0 Service
5.0 Rooms
3.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Un ottimo hotel!
Guest name: Anonymous
Siamo stati all'Hotel Leopoldo a marzo, in una piccola suite. L'hotel e il parco erano pulitissimi. Il personale era molto disponibile e non l'abbiamo trovato per niente altezzoso, come è stato riportato in altre recensioni. Il cibo del ristorante era fantastico. Ho riscontrato solo due imperfezioni: nel nostro bagno, le pareti erano leggermente scrostate e per il servizio in camera ho dovuto lasciar squillare il telefono 10 - 12 volte.
Very luxurious!
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4.2 |
Guest name: KOHG, Leeds, United Kingdom
I stayed at the Principe Leopoldo for a conference in April 2007. I was lucky enough to get a room in the hotel itself, rather than the separate Residence, and it was the largest hotel room I have ever stayed in!
The room had an entrance hall with four doors off it - two were large walk-in closets and the other two were bathrooms - one with a toilet, bidet and sink and the other with a bath, separate shower and sink. The bedroom itself was huge and was separated from a large lounge area by curtains which were tied back but could have been drawn to make the bedroom more cosy. There was then a large terrace beyond the lounge area with a great view over the lake below and mountains opposite.
I found the staff very efficient and friendly throughout my stay. The food was fantastic - there were approximately 100 attendees at the conference staying at the Principe Leopoldo and other hotels, but we all ate together at the Leopoldo for each meal and the quality of the food was consistently outstanding.
The decor of the rooms is quite old fashioned but I found the room extremely clean and it had been well maintained so there were not many signs of wear and tear.
The conference facilities were also excellent. Our meetings were held in a large room with big windows which looked out on to the amazing view at the back of the hotel. It was without doubt the most pictureque location I've ever experienced for a conference!
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
3.0 Value
5.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness