VALUE FOR MONEY WITH FAULTS

This is my second stay at Sira Grande and it was generally very relaxing. Staff, Rooms and Location is of good standard although some issues need attention. Firstly as there are many Australians visiting this hotel I WAS disappointed the Australian TV channel was not provided. I find it strange there were many Thai channels but no Thai guests staying here. I queried this with Reception who informed me it is expensive to gain extra sattelite signal. A mystery as Australians rank in the top percentage of guests. My last few days saw the Swimming Pool turn a green algae colour.I work in an Australian Resort where Pool Maintenance is a top priority. Daily checks of Pool Filtration equipment and chemicals is most important for Guests health and safety. There is absolutely no excuse for the pool to deteriorate even though I WAS aware of water shortages in Patong. I would advise future Guests to be cautious when booking Airport transfer as one of their Drivers is a maniac on the roads. Speeding and weaving in and out of traffic for no reason. I think he has a quick death wish. I advised various Reception staff he should be sacked as their Driver. When booking a Room I advise future Guests to stay on mountain side of hotel as front of hotel gets hot afternoon Sun. I would like to thank Reception Staff for not charging two way Taxi fare when I went with Driver to pick up my Girlfriend from Airport. Most Taxi drivers will charge double fare for this service even though they have to go to Airport anyway!!! Where is the logic in that! Just greedy!! So thanks again to Sira Grade staff allowing me to do this. If the above issues are addressed then it will be all the better for everyone.