During my fiancé's first trip out of Thailand, we stayed at A Loft in Singapore, an experience that, unfortunately, left much to be desired. Our room was notably smaller than anticipated, a disappointment that was only the beginning of our issues. Shortly after settling in, we encountered an electrical problem when a breaker tripped, cutting power to our air conditioning. While the presence of an ice machine was a small relief, the overall experience continued to decline.
Breakfast at the hotel was mediocre at best. Having stayed in numerous hotels across Asia over the past month, I found A Loft's breakfast area to be particularly cramped and overcrowded. Seated outside by the restaurant host, our meal was further disrupted by lawn service using leaf blowers uncomfortably close to the dining area, rendering conversation nearly impossible.
Moreover, I experienced bed bug bites during our stay, necessitating medical attention upon my return to Thailand. The bites, located on my right arm, right leg, and left elbow, prompted a report to the front desk to ensure the room would not be allocated to other guests before thorough treatment. The hotel manager, upon checkout, informed me that the rooms had been recently treated for pests and took photographs of my bites for hotel records. In compensation, we were offered a choice between a taxi service or a complimentary drink, neither of which addressed my immediate need for medical treatment.