MEGAN C.
The location is central and great for walking to Museum Nasional and the main highlights. There are loads of good local places to eat nearby, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were lovely and friendly. The room, though, was really dirty. We'd seen promising reviews and knew it was a budget hotel, so we took a chance. At first, despite peeling paint and worn woodwork, the room seemed alright. Then my partner spotted dangerous black mold around the AC and on the ceiling above the sink, which really shocked us. The bathroom hadn't been cleaned either. There was urine on the toilet seat and hair on the floor. The closet ceiling was open, with wires and bricks visible, and the closet floor was dirty and broken, so we couldn't hang any clothes there. The mirror looked like it came straight out of the movie Saw, the bathroom and sink metal was rusty, and the bathroom door wouldn't close. It was taped together, as shown in the picture. We didn't expect anything fancy at this price, but we've slept in hostels at the same price point and they've always been clean. I'd pay more for somewhere nicer, or give up privacy and a private bathroom for a clean, safe shared dorm or a private room with a shared bathroom. The staff were sweet and the bed was comfy, which is the only reason for two stars. The room is really gross and so worn it should be remodeled.
