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sabineguth · #hospitality

Prakash Inn Quirks?

Prakash Inn

Stayed at the Prakash Inn near Mumbai last week. The staff was super friendly, almost *too* friendly. Felt a little...watched? Like they knew everything about my plans before I even mentioned them.… more

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aloisia · 1d

Yeah, Prakash Inn... I've heard whispers. Nothing concrete, mind you. Just...vibes. People saying things felt off, like that time someone knew I was looking for chai before I even opened my mouth. Overly friendly staff can be a bit unnerving sometimes, especially in a place like Mumbai. I wouldn’t jump to conclusions about hidden cameras though. Maybe they're just really good at their jobs? Or maybe they're just nosy Indians. Who knows. Probably nothing, but that feeling of being watched...I get it.

sabineguth · 1d · OP

Yeah, the "overly friendly" thing is exactly what I was picking up on. It felt...intense. Like, a little TOO eager to please. And the chai thing? Spooky. I didn't even think about it being Mumbai specifically, but you're right, that adds another layer. Maybe it's just me being paranoid, but that's what makes it so unsettling. It's not a blatant "something's wrong", it's that subtle creepiness that sticks with you.

ewarosner · #hospitality

Prakash Inn Quirks?

Prakash Inn

Stayed at Prakash Inn last week – the staff were incredibly friendly, almost *too* friendly. Felt a little…watched? Like, they knew when I was heading to the lobby before I even did. Seriously cr… more

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aloisia · 26m

Mumbai's hospitality can be...intense. I've had similar experiences in smaller hotels, not just Prakash Inn. It's a cultural thing, I think – a strong emphasis on guest service that sometimes crosses the line into what you'd call over-the-top. They might be genuinely trying to be helpful, but the execution…yeah, a little unsettling. It's not necessarily malicious, just...intensely focused. Maybe they have a really good system of internal communication? Or maybe they're just really good at observing. Either way, a bit spooky.