Verandahs Parkside Lodge

The service was horrible, and unfortunately, it got worse from there There were bedbugs in my bed

Horrible Service. bedbugs

1. On the day of check-in, I had to go to work, so I needed to drop off my luggage early. I had inquired about this in advance. Although she was about 10 minutes late from the time she had mentioned, it wasn't an issue. She kindly explained everything and helped me store my luggage before check-in. 2. I really enjoyed the quiet and spacious kitchen and lounge. It might be because I had to wake up earlier than other guests and head to work every day. I stayed in the 5-bed dormitory (Room 9) for a total of 7 nights. **Day 1:** To go to work, I needed to store my luggage before check-in, and they helped me with it without any issues. She was kind. But it was a bit cold. **Day 2:** The only shower on the first floor was occupied, so I went upstairs. There was no bath mat in the bathroom, and no outlet to dry my hair. It’s still cold in the room. **Day 3:** I started feeling itchy yesterday, and it turns out I’ve been bitten by bedbugs 14 times. But it’s okay—bedbugs are common in hostels, so I didn’t mention it to the staff. **Day 4:** Still enjoying the quiet and relaxed atmosphere in the kitchen and lounge during the early mornings. I like it here. A new female guest with long black hair like mine seems to have arrived. The bathroom is now full of long hair, and there’s something pink on the bath mat. And it’s still cold. **Day 5:** The pink stain is still on the bath mat, and once again, I cleaned the hair in the bathroom. Also, the milk I kept in the fridge is frozen. Both the milk and I are too cold. But it’s okay. **Final Day:** It’s still cold today. After finishing packing early, I went to the kitchen before check-out to sort out my food. For the first time, I used the gas stove to cook the remaining food. Before my food even started cooking, a man came over and told me to turn on the hood. I know how to do that, but I thanked him anyway. Then, suddenly, I got scolded again for not closing the fridge door properly. I apologized, but the discomfort of the language barrier was unavoidable. I’m planning to visit again next year for work, but I don’t think I’ll stay here again. The last day made everything I tried to overlook feel negative. Goodbye.