I only stayed for one night. Let me provide some context here: The hotel was clean, check-in was a breeze, and surrounding area was quiet.
Unfortunately, the following morning after my arrival I went downstairs for breakfast and enjoyed a western omelette, maple sausages, and a self-made waffle. After completing my meal I was appalled to find a kitchen staff member do several things that turned my stomach:
A. After handling the garbage can with bare hands he went into the kitchen and returned within seconds - again with bare hands - with a tray of muffins and proceeded to take each one out and place in the designated compartment. I know he had not washed his hands. Even so, he should have had gloves on when handling food.
B. He proceeded to retrieve a bottle with a blue solution inside and a rag, sprayed the countertop vigorously- where exposed food sat - and wiped it down with the rag.
C. He then picked up the utensils I had just used to make my waffle, walked over to the garbage can, and sprayed said utensils with the same solution and wipe those down with the same rag he wiped the table down with!
To his credit, he was a talented kitchen worker because he completed many of these tasks while holding his phone in one hand, periodically watching something on it.
I immediately went to the manager to express my concerns and share what I witnessed.
The takeaway - eat the breakfast at your own risk! I will now be very cautious when at this hotel.