Thomas
First, the positive: terrific location. Steps from the station.
No response through their Expedia or direct messaging link, so we called directly. We were told we'd receive a check-in code. Received it right at 3, so find wi-fi or make sure you have data - and don't plan for an even slightly early check-in if you're arriving by train (as most do). A company across the street rents storage lockers. Good price, friendly owner.
Very small room. No closet. TV is the size of a small computer screen. Couldn't watch it anyway because there was no remote. No wi-fi password on check-in. No AC. No fan. No way to open a window because debris was stacked against one of the windows, and plants were growing against the other. No on-site desk, so we called about a remote and possible fan. We were told they had no fan, but that they'd bring a remote. No one ever showed up.
Uncomfortable bed. Standing water around the walls of the bathroom. Since the shower is an attempt at modernity with no door on it, we didn't dare shower. There was no way of knowing if the standing water was from the previous tenants or from humidity. Either way, showers would have been unwise. We made a note to tell whoever showed up with the remote about the standing water.
In fairness, it was hot. But isn't one of the basic purposes of shelter to mitigate against adverse weather? If the weather's cool and you're traveling alone or with one partner, I suppose it's no better or worse than a very basic hostel.
No response through their Expedia or direct messaging link, so we called directly. We were told we'd receive a check-in code. Received it right at 3, so find wi-fi or make sure you have data - and don't plan for an even slightly early check-in if you're arriving by train (as most do). A company across the street rents storage lockers. Good price, friendly owner.
Very small room. No closet. TV is the size of a small computer screen. Couldn't watch it anyway because there was no remote. No wi-fi password on check-in. No AC. No fan. No way to open a window because debris was stacked against one of the windows, and plants were growing against the other. No on-site desk, so we called about a remote and possible fan. We were told they had no fan, but that they'd bring a remote. No one ever showed up.
Uncomfortable bed. Standing water around the walls of the bathroom. Since the shower is an attempt at modernity with no door on it, we didn't dare shower. There was no way of knowing if the standing water was from the previous tenants or from humidity. Either way, showers would have been unwise. We made a note to tell whoever showed up with the remote about the standing water.
In fairness, it was hot. But isn't one of the basic purposes of shelter to mitigate against adverse weather? If the weather's cool and you're traveling alone or with one partner, I suppose it's no better or worse than a very basic hostel.
