Scandic Kokstad

A large, modern hotel that seems well managed. You can walk to the airport in about 10 minutes, depending on how much luggage you’re carrying.

This was my third stay in a year. Staff are very friendly and go out of their way to help with whatever you need, and the price is affordable. It’s easy to get to food shops, fast food places, and the city tram line. Bring your own hand or shower soap, because the supplied one has a strong, foul smell. Also, the toilet paper holders have pointy, overly sharp edges that could hurt your hands if they’re soft.

I couldn’t sleep because the room was too hot, even with the window wide open, so the whole stay was a very bad experience. There’s no A/C, despite the marketing saying the hotel has it. It’s locked to 20, apparently to save money. Cigarette smoke and truck noise came in from outside through the window. The small car park was full, so I had to leave my car some streets away. Probably one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed at.

The stay was very disappointing. From the start, the receptionist was cold and unhelpful. Our room still had a previous guest’s bag, the bathroom smelled terrible, and there were spider webs in the corners. The toilet paper was nearly gone when we arrived and was never replenished. We booked a room without breakfast specifically because it was advertised with a fridge, but the fridge didn’t work. When we told reception, they said there was nothing they could do because the hotel was fully booked. The whole experience was unpleasant and far below expectations.