The spot was decent, and the AC worked great, but the bathroom had a clogged drain that the owner tried to fix by pointing the handheld shower at it—an unhygienic trick that didn’t unclog anything. He said a major repair was needed and the room had to be empty, yet he offered no room change or alternative, even though we booked for two weeks. A few days later, someone was at the front desk—usually empty—trying to contact the host because his shower drain was clogged and water was flooding the bedroom. It seems this issue has been unresolved for a long time. We also spotted tiny cockroaches emerging from tile cracks in the shower, and the curtain had dark patches likely from mold or bacteria. Other guests were smoking inside rooms, indicating the smoke alarms might be non‑functional, as cigarette smell drifted down the corridor. The host’s phone number was only available via WhatsApp, not listed clearly at the main desk. The main door lock was old and hard to open for first‑time guests. In the lobby, an old rail from a former sliding door lay on the floor, creating a tripping hazard—I caught my feet on it several times. There are no elevators in the building. The room’s furniture is too bulky, leaving no space for luggage. The location has great potential, but the bathroom needs renovation and a few other minor upgrades.
AndreasA year ago