6/10 Good
13 Jun 2023
Hostel not a Hotel
I usually read reviews prior to any bookings and this was not an exception. However, the positive reviews did not reflect my experience.
Some of the better details: Location is convenient to Daan Station. The bed, bedding, and pillows were all very comfortable. The place itself is cute.
Caveats:
One of the entry steps was quite rickety and slanted. My husband almost tripped. That definitely needs to be fixed as it would be a hazard especially if it were raining and becomes slippery.
I booked a room with a tiny private bathroom. Have you ever taken a shower over a toilet with exposed electrical cables? I asked to see if this was safe and was reassured that it was but I was skeptical. I tried not to spray water in that direction so I didn’t use the rain shower head. The shower curtain was useless and the entire bathroom floor was completely wet. The toilet seat cover protected the seat from getting wet but the wet floor was a nuisance.
Any movement in the hallways could easily be heard. Sandals/slippers/flip flops were flip flopping in the corridor. Rooms being accessed with key cards. You could hear the water pipes too. Non-existent soundproofing.
One of our light switches was loose. Sketchy electrical yet again.
I don’t know how this establishment is called a hotel because it’s clearly a hostel. Maybe there was a spelling error in the listing?
Let’s call a spade a spade. This would be a renovated 2.5 star hotel at most or a decent hostel.
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