Guest User
June 14, 2024
I learned a valuable lesson after my stay at Hotel District Republique: Take security measures to safeguard your luggage and bags! I was seeking an affordable clean place to stay with AC and I thought I had found the spot. Started off well. Check in was easy, room was ready before check-in time, and staff was friendly. Unfortunately, my experience took a nosedive. Brush aside the small room, very small shower, the fact that water flowed out from the shower stall, and daily street noise till 1-2 in the morning. This was our last day on a 2-week trip around Europe. We kept most of our belongings inside our luggage and bags only taking out the necessary. Before we checked out, we zip-tied our luggage with a unique zip tie. Upon arrival home, we discovered three of our items were missing. I think it’s pretty safe to say it couldn’t have been airport personnel due to the unique zip tie size. In addition, one of the missing items (pair of glasses) was kept in a backpack. Again, it would be difficult for airport security to remove. I contacted Agoda about my losses and they provided minimal support. They also advised me to deal with the hotel directly. I then contacted the hotel and they accepted zero responsibility. Their stance was firm that it could not have been their staff. It was only about a $300 loss but it provided a valuable lesson. Take precaution!