6/10 Okay
Cheryl
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room and hallways were clean but the surrounding neighbourhood was extremely unkempt - there was garbage everywhere! The first day, I thought that it must be garbage day and that the wind had scattered pieces of loose trash, but it a was like that every day. The piles of garbage never went away. Once inside the room was quiet but the street was always busy. The cafe next door seemed to draw a large crowd at all times of the day and night. The culture of the neighbourhood is such that the streets and sidewalks are filled with men - rarely do you see women and if you do it is early morning or late afternoon with children in tow. As a woman travelling alone, it was a little unnerving to have to wade through the crowd to get to the hotel door. That said, I found the location to be convenient and close enough to walk (30-60 minutes) most places.
There is a basic kitchen with a fridge, stove top, microwave and a kettle but **no coffee maker** (although there is instant coffee in a jar).
In my opinion, the 4 pm check in time is too late and very inconvenient, especially if you are arriving from North America on a red-eye flight. There is no option for early luggage drop off.
Overall, it was okay. The price per night was reasonable but it came with some trade offs.
Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024