Domes Of Elounda 5* Hotel

The magic of Crete
I want to share with you some words about my stay at Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection.
I was searching a location for our summer vacation. We had in plan Marbella, Capri or Crete. After long searching, we decided to give a change for Crete, Elounda Bay. After this, was time to find the perfect hotel. I knew that this is not an easy task, i have high expectations because of my job:) We choose Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection.
First of all, views are amazing and we know already how important it is the location for a hotel. It's one of the most important KPIs. I felt from the beginning the employee involvement. Employee involvement is the active participation of employees in activities and decisions that affect their work and the company's objectives. It is not a goal or a tool, but a philosophy of management and leadership. It creates an environment where people have an impact and more control over their work and workplace. The hotel operates during the season, between may-octomber but you don’t feel this. All the staff is so familiar with everything and i am not talking only about front line departments. Even the bellboy, the housekeeping team, they knew the story of the hotel, they were so passionate of what they were doing. I was surprised to see that they are working with so much pleasure, they are talking about the hotel like their home. Feels like family there.
I was talking with some of them and most of them, are working there since the opening, in 2011. So they keep the team also in the peak off season, of course they don't have same sallary but the Management take care of them during winters. This is absolutely great, because it's not about how beautiful the hotel is, is about how beautiful your experience is. And the experience is made by them, by this people.
Food was excelent, they have all inclusive but also five a la carte restaurants. Rooms super clean, nice furnished, the housekeepers made a great job, each time we found a little gift, chocolate or something to drink.
I left happy but half of my heart was wondering why in Romania we have this delay in everything. I had also the answer but i will tell you in another post.
Hospitality it s not about doing things, it s not only about delivering services for the guests, it s about delivering moments and experiences that are for a lifetime.
Thank you for reading,
Anca C.



