Riccardo Binda

Review of Al Maha Regency Hotel Suites

My opinion about this hotel can be anything but go...

My opinion about this hotel can be anything but good. I believe I had a very good insight because I have been a guest in this structure for a long period of time due to business reasons. Where to start? Well, let's talk about the hygene level of bathrooms. They are absolut rubbish. Mold in the tiles' grouting (some of them are chipped or broken), thus a bad smell. Hot water is coming and going and the staff does not clean the bathroom with regularity.
To continue, their idea of an "extra bed" is literally a worn out matress laid down on the bare floor with a blanket. Oh, the kitchens in the suites are also dirty, cupboards are old and the shelfs have more than a little dust and stains on them. Not to mention cutlery and pots (I found an old, dry noodle in the water kettle). The thought of putting those things into your mouth is not pleasant at all. The info about the amenities and services the hotel provide is not up to date. In the elevators for example you can see advertisment for a gym available nearby...there isn't one. There is only a free shuttle to the local beach. Prices on the menus for room service are not updated as well, just add a couple of AED and you'll be fine though. Room service is not great either, the staff forgot to bring me forks and knives on different occasions, so I had to go down to the lobby and get them myself.
Internet connection is slow, you can do basic stuff but skype calls will drop and freeze literally every couple of minutes.
Let's see, what else? Uh, bigger suites (4 beds) have not enough storage space for everybody's clothes, and additional space is not an option, don't bother asking.
Last but not least, I could only pay cash due to the fact that I negotiated the price for a prolonged stay.
So, in the end I really cannot recommend this establishment, especially if you are travelling for pleasure and you expect a bit of a treat. There are many other alternatives around Sharjah so be advised. This place needs to step his game up!