Golden Milano Hotel

For our Olympic stay, the room was a decent size, but the 17-inch TV only had local shopping network stations, with no news or Olympic channels. There was no Kleenex, conditioner, or body lotion, and the soap was the size of a half dollar. Breakfast cost extra. The neighborhood looks tagged by gang members and felt unsafe. It’s about a 30-minute walk from the centre, the furniture was old and beat up, and the fridge was like one from a college dorm. Wi-Fi kept disconnecting. It felt like they’d done as little as possible for guests while charging the most they could. We decided to find somewhere else and moved the next day. I’d look elsewhere from the start.

The room was clean, but very old, with peeling shower surfaces and very dirty walls. The staff member was nice and gave us a room away from traffic, which was quiet. Still, sleep was hard after 6:30, when the hotel was full: once someone woke up, we could hear every step and every word. From 8, housekeeping started cleaning rooms, so you can imagine the rest.

The staff were polite and informative, and having private parking was very convenient. It’s a peaceful place overall, with a comfortable, clean room. You can walk to the metro or bus in five minutes. Excellent location, highly recommended.

It’s a basic hotel, with restaurants within walking distance, and the rooms are very small. The reception staff are lovely, but breakfast service leaves a lot to be desired. She was very rude and had no pleasantries. I think she’s in the wrong job.