Islamabad Serena Hotel

Serena is the Crown jewel of Islamabad. I don’t have enough words to describe what an incredible experience we had at the Sarena. Spent 2 nights with family on a vacation and would definitely come back.

We have been staying at Serena ISB for the past 5 years. Our previous stay was terrible so the GM at the time promised better service, we have just completed our most recent stay and it was worse. We pay the premium for Serena as we travel with a terminal patient and want the safety and security Serena once brought. It is now just a free for all of people wanting to take selfies in the lobby and attending functions. There is no distinguishment between paying hotel guests and day visitors. Rooms are now run down, no display of etiquette and noise disruption starting as early as 5am on a Sunday morning without prior written warning from the hotel to guests. Was verbally assaulted with physical threats in the hotel lobby by a grown man yet no member of staff offered to help nor do they keep decorum and ask people to queue at reception. This is no longer a five star property and the new GM’s lack of concern for our troubles has urged us to never return and ensure our family and friends do the same. I have travelled the world and never encountered such unbothered staff, despite that special mention to Naeem, Niaz, Abdul Rehman, (a man from northern areas sorry forgot your name), Nassir and Khalid. It seems the people on the ground are painting the picture for the people above to take credit on.