This is now the fourth W hotel I’ve stayed at.
Summary:
As a whole, our entire stay felt inconsistent and subpar to a normal W stay. The cost cuts are quite evident in multiple aspects of the stay, and guests should never feel like they are overpaying because management is trying to optimize revenue.
The reception team tried hard to make up for many misses and apologize when things didn’t go as planned. But when you have 4-5 hiccups in one weekly stay, it’s hard to look back and think it was a flawless stay.
That said, some staff are clear stars, like our host Khun Mary who was brilliant at check in and check out. Also, Khun Noi from the breakfast team also deserves praise. Her smile and warmth made our mornings extra brighter each morning service.
Serious areas needing attention are the overall food program (reused fruit and protein), and the lack of staff in areas that need it more, such as the main pool.
Finally, staff made several attempts to apologize for all the issues. A plate of fruit the next day for the Ac blowing out one night, and a beautiful turndown service on our last night after the 2nd failed massage. So at least they did try hard to redeem themselves when something went awry which was truly appreciated.
As beautiful as the location is, we would not stay at the W Koh Samui again. In fact, we would likely be inclined to recommending friends and family to spend a little more and stay at the Four Seasons for a truly exceptional stay.