1 /5 Edgar Simukonis: I visited The Mode Club recently to request a simple membership freeze due to a medical surgery. Throughout the entire summer I was away and never asked for any freeze or compensation, but when a genuine medical situation arose, my request for an October freeze was refused.
I was advised to provide a doctor’s note and speak with Hilina (Head of Sales & Memberships). When I returned to the club in person after recovering enough to walk, Hilina informed me that she could not backdate the freeze. The way this was communicated felt passive-aggressive, tense, and unnecessarily unprofessional.
She then suggested speaking with the director, Dan Lloyd-James. When he came into the meeting, he immediately dismissed the situation, said he was busy, and insisted Hilina’s decision was final without even allowing us to explain. Both he and Hilina appeared defensive, uninterested in finding a solution, and abruptly left the room after approving immediate cancellation of our memberships.
In contrast, the reception team deserves genuine praise. They have consistently been polite, respectful, and extremely helpful throughout my entire time at the club. Their customer service has always been outstanding — far better than what was shown by management.
Unfortunately, due to the way this situation was handled by senior management, I cannot recommend The Mode Club. No loyal member should be treated in such a dismissive manner, especially during a medical situation.