Villa Roma was probably an immaculate resort destination in its day, but it has been neglected for decades. I do not mind outdated furniture and style, but my room was also not clean.
In their defense, I think they wiped down the sinks and shower, but the room has not had more than a wipe down in many years. There was mildew and dirt in the corners of the bathroom. The mirrors had not been cleaned in recent history, and we would not sit on the chairs or upholstered chairs in the room because they had unidentifiable white smears and various stains. The shower and shower curtain were also stained. The area around the refrigerator was grimy.
Our sheets appeared to be fresh and clean, but we did not feel we could unpack anything onto any surfaces other than the counter, which I cleaned myself. My allergies flared up that night probably due to dust, but I could not identify any other source.
I have traveled quite extensively and have stayed in youth hostels, huts in international national parks and cave hotels, but Villa Roma ranks in the Top 5 Worst overnights. We had the opportunity to extend our stay and opted to leave early. We did not want to spend another night at this hotel and certainly not at the $289/night the hotel was charging because they were hosting an event that week.
If the resort hosts the same event again, I would not stay in the hotel even if that entails an hour drive.
The restaurants were short staffed, but everyone working there was pleasant, a