Matthew R.
For a quick stop to sleep before moving on, it might do. We were six people staying in the apartment, though, and spending time there made the problems hard to ignore. Check-in was easy and pleasant, and we were given a code and could settle in. The beds were comfortable, and there’s a shared balcony, a basic private gym, and a lift from the ground floor to the second. The rooms are so cramped that more than two people standing around get in one another’s way. There were only five mugs, plates, and sets of cutlery for six of us, and the cooking pans were tiny. We were expected to leave the dishes clean, but got just one little packet of washing-up liquid and a sponge. We had to ask for more packets, and there were no paper towels or anything similar. The dishes also seemed to have been left dirty by the previous guests, so we had to wash them when we were hungry and wanted a drink or food. The extractor didn’t work, and the room smelled of bacon all night even with the windows open. The fridge was too close to the wall to open properly. Every socket was loose, which may be manageable for adults who know not to fiddle with them, but could be dangerous for children. With all the smoke in the room from the failed extractor, I wasn’t sure the fire alarms would work. The public balcony also lets people look straight into the room. There isn’t enough parking for guests, though those are smaller complaints. Smoking isn’t allowed in the rooms, which may be normal for hotels, but I’m not a smoker so it wasn’t a concern for me. The location is in a back alley in an industrial area, and going out late didn’t feel reassuring. I’d dread staying here again unless it was just a stop where it wasn’t worth unloading the car. How it got three stars is a bit of a miracle.
