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Jessica D

Worst customer service of my life

1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed May 7, 2023
Avoid this place at all costs. The staff is incompetent and the entire place smells like a moldy sponge. We spent 40bminutes trying to check in. The guy at the front desk asked to the care of the 7 ppl behind us. Then, when he was done he walked away. We stood there in amazement for 5 minutes then heard his cell phone. We went around the front desk and asked if we were going to be helped, and he said "I'm on my lunch brake. Worst customer service I've experienced in my life. We canceled our room with them and went to Wine Valley inn. Wine valley made up for ther horrible experience We had at Svensgaard and then some.
Date of stay: May 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded May 12, 2023
Dear Jessica,
We're sorry to hear that the service received failed to impress you during your visit. We'll be sure to discuss your comments internally, and we hope you'll consider joining us again soon.
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Reviewed May 2, 2023

Refer to the reviews on Yelp to give a true reflection of how terrible this place. Hotel is a dump, dirty, mold, elevator doesn’t work, staff will give you the run around.

Catfished in the photos, read the reviews and take a close look before coming here. Staff is rude and unhelpful with issues for our room. Carpets are stained all throughout the rom with black and brown stains. Bathtub has someone else's hair in it near the drain. Elevators are out of order and there's no safe in the room.
Spend the extra 200 dollars and stay somewhere nicer in Solvang. Seems like this place can get away with a lot since it's in a desirable spot.

Room tip: Stay away, save yourself the burden of dealing with this place
Date of stay: April 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank shant b
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Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this reviewResponded May 7, 2023

We're so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good time with us and we apologize for any lack of service or cleanliness issues during your visit. We'll be sure to discuss your comments internally and we hope you'll join us again soon.

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Reviewed April 4, 2023

This hotel is totally misrepresented on its and other websites the photographs that are displayed must have been taken 10 or 12 years ago, our room was tired and desperately in bed of cleaning and redecorating. The reclining armchairs and curtains looked dirty and needed replacement. The final insult came when the advertised breakfast turned out to be a danish pastry presented in a cardboard box without any drinks.we were told we had drinks in our room. Unfortunately it was too late for us to change by but be warned things are not what they seem with this hotel

Date of stay: March 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Robert D
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Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this reviewResponded April 9, 2023

Dear Robert,
Thank you for reaching out, though we're distressed to learn about the experience you've described. We assure you that room integrity and making our valued guests feel comfortable are of utmost importance to us, and we sincerely apologize for dropping the ball on this occasion. Rest assured, your concerns will be addressed immediately by our dedicated team as we take action to make the appropriate changes and give our rooms the extra attention they may need. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope you consider returning for a better visit.

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Reviewed April 3, 2023

the worst room i have ever stayed in.
i would have left but this was the last available

$480 for one saturday night in a "view suite."

the view was across a 20' wide living space with hip high windows looking out upon 4 lanes of traffic, an abandoned commercial building and, yes, the hills beyond.

i asked if the room faced the street and was told "no it looks out at the pool. NOPE.
lots of motorcycles and revved cars through the night!

the bathroom shower and tub were unsafe and un useable.
the tub bottom was peeling enamel over a rusted iron bottom. the plastic shower curtain was rife with black mold. the bathroom heating was provide by a 3 bulb overhead heat lamp. two bulbs were not working.

we parked across from the elevator (we were on the third floor) next to a parking space filled with metal junk.

we carried our luggage to the elevator and were stopped by a red construction cone and sign taped to the elevator door, saying "out of order." we then realized the metal "junk" we parked next to were the gears from the elevator!!

we walked past sheets of plasterboard leaning against the passageway wall, and up two flights to our "view suite."

the furniture was thrift store rejects, the kitchen chairs' seats were food/wine/who knows what, stained. there was no closet just an hanging iron with two hooks!

the bed was soft and the pillows rock hard.

stay away from this place. i wouldn't pay $5 to stay here.
never again!!

Date of stay: April 2023
Thank Joseph D
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Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this reviewResponded April 8, 2023

Our goal is to give all our guests an outstanding stay, and we sincerely apologize that we failed to achieve that during your time with us. Rest assured, we will take all your feedback and share it with the respective teams to improve our accommodations. Though your time with us was not up to your standards, we hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a better stay.

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Reviewed November 29, 2022 via mobile

Great location, but it desperately needs TLC! The bed linens were clean, but the bed was hard as a rock. Outdated decor, and the room was furnished bare bones basics only.

The door jamb was very dirty with fingerprints, there were water stains on the ceiling, and on the bathroom wall, bathroom tiles were broken, vanity was very worn, bathroom door didn't latch!

We were in room #2, and being on the street, we got all the street noise. Loud water pipes meant people showering upstairs created a very loud racket in our room. Outside our room, under a stairwell, was a random old upholstered chair. It looked like it was being stored there for some reason.

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Guest Services, Guest Services / Front Office at Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn, responded to this reviewResponded December 4, 2022

Dear Riorita,
Though we are pleased that our central location worked well for your plans, we regret that other aspects of your stay fell below your expectations. We assure you that room integrity and making our valued guests feel comfortable are of utmost importance to us, and we sincerely apologize for dropping the ball on this occasion. Rest assured, your concerns will be addressed promptly by our dedicated team as we take action to give our rooms the extra attention they deserve. This is not the lasting impression we want to leave you with, so please allow us to make this up to you someday.

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Reviewed November 19, 2022

y3.5* Svengsgaard’s
Far east side of downtown Solvang, good location
Super friendly receptionist
Breakfast included (Danish pastries, of courses)
Rooms were clean
Parking on premises
Reasonably priced
Good stopover for drive between Bay Area and Southern California
Close to wineries

Date of stay: October 2022
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