In an unfortunate turn of events, a stay at the prestigious Sofitel took a dramatic twist for a guest who encountered an incident of vandalism and illegal parking on the premises. The aggrieved party took to Facebook to share the unsettling experience.
Illegally parked car
The guest, who booked a stay on the 11th of December, narrated how the valet service ushered them to a reserved parking lot. The valet, in the process of removing the pole that blocks the lots to prevent unauthorized parking, encountered an illegally parked car situated between the poles, violating the designated parking area.
According to the Facebook post, the valet assured the guest that the situation was under control, promising to inform them if the owner of the illegally parked car were to return. However, matters escalated when the guest was informed by a receptionist that the owner of the unauthorized vehicle had damaged the guest’s car by lifting and hitting the wiper.
Confrontation
The guest, displaying a proactive stance, approached the owner of the offending vehicle at the drop-off point to address the issue. The owner allegedly showed no remorse and claimed to have only lifted the wiper gently. Despite three hotel staff members witnessing the incident and warning the owner earlier about illegal parking, the self-entitled individual persisted.
As tensions rose, the guest, determined to seek justice, threatened to report the matter to the police and retrieve in-car footage as evidence. The owner’s wife intervened, citing their religious beliefs and urging the guest not to be vengeful. However, the guest pressed on, questioning the behavior of the husband, prompting a retraction from the wife about bringing religion into the discussion.
Police report
Undeterred, the guest proceeded to call the police and filed a formal report against the individual for vandalism and illegal parking. Despite some onlookers advising against involving law enforcement, the guest expressed a firm belief that such individuals, whom they referred to as “parasites of our society,” need to learn that the world is not beneath them.
This incident raises concerns about the behavior of individuals who ignore warnings, engage in illegal activities, and attempt to evade accountability. The case is now in the hands of the authorities as they investigate the reported act of vandalism and the consequences of illegal parking at the Sofitel premises.