Guest User
June 29, 2025
I stayed at the Ramada in St. Kitts for what was supposed to be a two-night stay during the Music Festival. It turned out to be a frustrating experience from start to finish. I’m giving this hotel one star—only because the staff were trying. The issues here are clearly bigger than them and seem tied to poor management or ownership. I checked in late at night. The staff at the desk were polite but overwhelmed, which I expected given the busy weekend. I got to my room and went to take a shower, only to realize the shower head was cracked and spraying water sideways onto the wall. I didn’t complain—just used the handheld attachment and made do. Around 4 a.m., I got up to use the bathroom and the toilet wouldn’t flush. By 6 a.m., it was still down. I also noticed the room had no iron. I called the front desk a few times—no answer. When I checked the shower again, there was no running water at all. No warning, no note, no communication. I walked down to the front desk area and found it empty. Computers were covered in plastic. A security guard told me no one comes in until 8 a.m.—which is ridiculous for a hotel of this size. I asked him to call the manager, and the manager told him there was a water issue on the island and water would be turned on “shortly.” Whether that was true or not, guests should’ve been told. I had no way to bathe or iron my clothes for work. I ended up using the two small bottles of complimentary water to rinse off and went to work in wrinkled clothes. After that, I started calling around to find another hotel and was lucky enough to get a room at the Marriott—my original choice, which had been fully booked. I asked my partner to pack our bags and head to the front desk to request a refund for the two nights I booked. They refused to refund both nights and only agreed to one, citing “company policy.” This place is a mess, and unfortunately, it’s not the staff’s fault. They were polite and professional under pressure. But basic things—like working plumbing, running water, a 24-hour front desk, and honest communication—are completely lacking. I won’t stay here again, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Just book the Marriott. You won’t be disappointed