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Albert Hernandez
Aug 24, 2025
Dear Hotel Manager,
I am writing to add a critical update to my ongoing complaint about our stay at BestWestern Plus Diamond in Hemet, CA, over the recent holiday weekend. What began as a frustrating sequence of maintenance and cleanliness failures escalated into the most frightening moments my family and I have ever experienced at any hotel.
- Upon arrival, four homeless individuals took our luggage trolley at the front entrance. Staff called the police, but no immediate alternative assistance was offered.
- Our first room reeked of sewer and featured falling-apart bathroom fixtures and moldy grout. We were moved to a second room.
- In that room the television never worked, the smoke alarm was inexplicably covered, and the shower head was so loose it shifted into the wall whenever it was used.
- The following morning, my daughter and mother-in-law found ants crawling in their beds and were finally moved a third time—over 24 hours after checking in.
- When we returned to the lobby later that day, another man tried to physically assault me just inside the entrance. Your staff again called the police, but the trauma of feeling unsafe in your hotel lingered.
These incidents went far beyond inconvenience. Between the unsanitary conditions, faulty safety devices, pest infestation, and attempted assault, my family endured significant emotional distress and genuine fear for our wellbeing.
To resolve this matter, I respectfully request:
1. A full refund for our entire stay.
2. Compensation for any out-of-pocket expenses we incurred as a direct result of these failures.
3. A formal apology outlining how Best Western Hemet will address safety, maintenance, and security lapses to ensure no other guest suffers as we did.
I trust you recognize the severity of these issues and will respond within seven business days with a plan to make this right. My hope is that Best Western stands by its brand promise of comfort, cleanliness, and safety.
See attached pictures.
PS: No responded to my inquiries.
Manager offered $10.00 off, 🤣