I would like to highlight several concerns we faced during our stay, right from the moment of arrival:
1. Accessibility Issues: We were informed in advance that the resort required an 80-meter walk. However, the actual path was steep and risky, especially for children. No support such as walking aids ( stick or rope)
2. Reception Conditions: After the difficult trek, we arrived at the reception area and we found that there was no air conditioning or even a fan, making it extremely uncomfortable in the summer heat. A wall fan was there at reception staff counter for their convenience and nothing for guests.
3. Air Conditioning and Staff Behavior: The AC in our room was not functioning. When we contacted the manager listed on Google, he responded very rudely, comparing the issue to a technical fault that could cause a plane crash and dismissively told us to "manage." When we escalated the issue to the on-site manager, we received no meaningful support. Adding to this, due to lack of network and internet connectivity, we were unable to contact MakeMyTrip for assistance.
4. Hi-Tea Charges: Our package included a “hi-tea,” but we were charged for it when we ordered.
5. Power Outages: There was no electricity until 5:23 PM on the day of check-in, and it remained unstable until around 7:30 PM. This added to our discomfort in the peak summer heat.
6. Food & Weather: The only positives during the stay were the food (breakfast and dinner, which were part of the package)
7. Room Service Delays: On both days, room service took up to two hours to deliver lunch and evening snacks.
8. Housekeeping Delays: I requested cleaning services at 7:30 AM on the second day, but they were not addressed until after 3:00 PM.
9. Unclean Pool: Despite requesting it, the swimming pool was not cleaned, even though electricity was restored later that day.
Also there were street dogs and cows and buffaloes near the pool area by which children got scared.
Aspen Riverside Resort
Dear Guests,
Greetings of the day!
We truly appreciate your updated review and fully understand your disappointment.
For your understanding, and for the clarity of our future guests, we would like to share that the property had been leased to an operator called Red Finch Hotels, without any change in the property name. Unfortunately, within a short period, the parent company—Aspen Hospitality—observed that the service standards agreed upon in the lease were not being maintained. As a result, effective 1st August 2025, the lease has been terminated, and the property is now once again being directly managed by Aspen Hospitality.
We kindly request your acknowledgement of this clarification and look forward to welcoming you again with the service quality we are known for.
Warm regards,
Team Aspen