Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Front of property
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Kato Stalos, Chania, Crete Island, 73014
  • Stalos Beach
    1 min walk
  • Agia Marina Beach
    14 min walk
  • Kalamaki Beach
    6 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    33 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room (Direct pool Access)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room (Open Plan)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Duplex

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room (Panoramic Sea View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Chania

A luxury stay in Chania awaits you at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a private beach. .The fine-dining restaurant, Azzuro A' la Carte, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for dinner. Main, Pool, Beach is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free supervised childcare. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Chania hotel include Limnoupolis Water Park and Old Venetian Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Stalos Beach - 1 min walk
  • Agia Marina Beach - 14 min walk
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 10 min drive
  • Port of Souda - 13 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Taverna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cabana Mare - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Evilion - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kantina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tempo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Some rates at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach, and enjoy amenities such as a complimentary children's club and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness centre and a rooftop terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Chania hotel is smoke free.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach offers 212 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, slippers and hairdryers. This Chania hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel – This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Azzuro A' la Carte
  • Main Buffet Restaurant
  • Main, Pool, Beach
  • Sea Line Tavern
  • Thodorou Buffet

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per room
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1042Κ014A0152300

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Santa Hotel Marina Beach
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel Chania
Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Chania
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach
Giannoulis – Santa Marina
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Chania
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Hotel Chania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Yep, Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Yep, Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach is a short 14-minute walk from Agia Marina Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, windsurfing and parasailing.

Does Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach have a pool?

Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and pillowtop beds.

What makes Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 190 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk did not give any information related to the all inclusive perks. We could not reserve a la carte dining because we did not know we had to reserve 24 hours ahead. We received the info the next day in English. They would not give us a late check out, even by an hour and did not offer a place to shower in the interim. Our room was a good distance from all activities by the beach. People would reserve beach chairs early and not use them. No one was enforcing the rules. No water sports or hotel activities at this location. Housekeeping was good The rooms were clean and large. Nice and clean pools. The beaches are very nice there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

tuomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunny was shining. Place was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Awesome place all the staff are amazing really helpful. Everything sorted on sofe. Pcr teats, excursions. Great location too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

shawkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice but very tiny place
The room and the bathroom are too small but overall the place is clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All spaces are very nice designed and well maintained - from loby to pools areas Love a lot the restaurant and bar terrace with an amaizing sea view Very calm and relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money excellent service we can’t ask more then what they provided to us brilliantly service thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great family holiday,go during UK school holiday
This hotel is made by the staff, they are awesome and all deserve a pay rise. We had some hick ups with the room and the misunderstanding about what’s included in the Ultra All Inclusive upgrade. But everything was sorted promptly by the amazing staff even the general manger knew who we was and come to check we’re happy. Iftihis in a la cart restaurant was amazing and really good with our 2 year old girl. Staveros was amazing and makes the best cocktails(attention to detail) Anna at Guest relations was very friendly and kind and Christina at check in was super helpful and kind. It has to be said that the Ultra Inclusive is still only partially inclusive but it’s WELL WORTH the money!!!!! The only unpleasant we had was with the other guests! But the hotel can’t help that their in the business of filling rooms and large groups of people from the old eastern block do just that!!! It must be a cultural thing but we found them very very rude and unfriendly, a pair of old couples nearly push my daughter down the stairs cause they was in a hurry and didn’t even say sorry. They never say hello or smile and my little girl desperately tried to play with the other kids but they wasn’t interested instead they pushed her over. Maybe we went wrong time of year for guest from UK(early June). I just want to confirm we had an amazing holiday and would go again and I’m only mentioning it so guest can make an informed decision. We will miss Santa Marina, until next 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not very impressed
Bed and facilities were good, but room and bathroom were tiny and we asked to move to accommodate my pregnant wife but they did not allow this. The customer service was not great. The food at breakfast was also not great. Location was good and the beach and the pool were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, just needs a few tweaks
The hotel was nice and the staff were friendly although not always that attentive. Rooms are quite small and there not enough sunloungers for the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Best part is location and setting but...
Beach setting and courtyard dining under the stars and trees were the highlight. But room was very small, shower room tiny. air conditioning poor (did not cool very much), buffet was good selection but was not kept very hot so luke warm food was the norm and what ever time you ate. All inclusive was fair. Staff were mostly pleasant, friendly and efficient. Mani at the hotel bar was brilliant at remembering your drink choices. When complained about AC at main desk was told by one gentleman 'that this is Greece'. We were not impressed - We paid for AC...
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

ramur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet area
Enjoyed our room & the staff services very much!Only improvement would be for a larger bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach time
Fantastic resort with great pools and beach. I will go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Bruno, Oporto

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy room
I truly believe we were very unlucky with the room location! It was given to a us a room on the ground floor next to where the reception was. Which it was very noisy during all day long and late at night as well. Besides that I do have to say that is a excellent hotel for families and of you have kids but not the other way around. If you’re looking for some piece a quote it’s not the place to be. Overall really good food and really nice views together with an excellent beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
The biggest advantage of this hotel is that it boasts direct access to one of the best beaches of Chania with all the amenities. Rooms are a little tired, bathrooms are small and breakfast is average but I would still rate the hotel as excellent on the basis of its strategic location (vantage location, fairly close to Chania Old Town and other famous beaches and villages) plus its excellent beach access. Friendly receptionists (thank you Fylio). Will be certainly returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful beach location, hotel a bit shabby.
The restaurant area is right on the edge of the beach with beautiful views. Having breakfast here every morning was very relaxing. We stayed bed and breakfast and the food was good with a wide choice. The beach is beautiful and my review would be 5 star if based only this. We found the room small and needed some work. Bath was chipped and brown marks. The bed was so hard that my husband was in agony one morning and had to hunt down pain killers. One night there was a rat round the pool. But rats are everywhere so no big deal. The staff were lovely and really helpful. We had a lovely week here despite the few problems mainly with the room.
View at breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was absolutely wonderful, warm, and welcoming, particularly Iosef (Joseph) at the Front Desk. He went above and beyond to ensure my stay was a positive one....very professional, caring, kind, and just a wonderful human being. Also Christina at the Front Desk, Manousous at the Main Bar, the General Mgr, and the international staff from many countries. They all made the difference between an okay experience and a wonderful experience. Again, grazie mille!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Rooms are a little small if there's more than one person staying in the room. Service was great. The receptionist were very friendly and helpful. About a 15 minute drive from Chania and about 10 minutes from Platonias.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Margaret, San Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for
The hotel is a bit worn down and needs a refurbishment. However it is inexpensive and is very close to the beach. The restaurant staff are very nice and provide good service. The front desk staff are not the best; it's fine if you don't require any additional service beyond check-in and check-out, but I had a poor experience with their guest relations and front service staff in arranging a hair appointment. The housekeeper assigned to my room did not speak English and only came to clean while I was still sleeping in the morning; I tried every day to have her come later but she never did, so for the three days I did not have my room serviced.