I am extremely disappointed with my recent stay at Ashby's Guest House. The reality of the accommodation was far from the "luxury" advertised. Upon arrival, the lack of cleanliness was immediately apparent, with skid marks in the toilet and what appeared to be period blood stains on the bedding. The room was in dire need of renovation; door hinges were falling off, and there were unexplained cracks, screws, and random items on the walls.
Privacy was a major concern due to the excessive amount of cameras and finding some cameras hidden in private cubicals and bathroom which a report to police has been made throughout the property. This made for an uncomfortable and intrusive experience. Even a budget travel lodge would offer better attention to detail and a higher standard of cleanliness than what I encountered here.
Due to these issues, particularly the lack of privacy and the unsanitary conditions, I will not be returning to Ashby's Guest House and cannot recommend it to others. The state of the room was so unsettling that we were unable to sleep on our final night. This stay was a complete letdown.
The most disturbing aspect of our stay was the discovery of hidden cameras recording in some of the bedrooms. We accidentally accessed the camera system through the Alexa smart home on the TV and were shocked to find live feeds from these hidden devices. We immediately took pictures as evidence of this egregious breach of privacy. This is completely unacceptable and raises serious ethical and legal concerns. The fact that such surveillance was taking place without our knowledge or consent is a gross violation and made us feel extremely unsafe and violated.
To make matters worse, we discovered bed bugs in the beds. This was evident from the tell-tale signs of bites and the presence of the bugs themselves. This not only made for an incredibly uncomfortable and sleepless night but also raised serious concerns about the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the establishment. The thought of these pests crawling around while we slept was deeply unsettling, and it's unacceptable for any accommodation to have such an issue.
Adding to my disappointment, it was clear that staff had entered our room without our consent or even a request for permission. Our belongings had been disturbed, indicating that they had been gone through. Fortunately, we had the foresight to keep all valuables with us at all times, but this intrusion only heightened our sense of unease and violation of privacy during our stay. This unacceptable behavior further solidified our decision not to return and to advise others against booking here.
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