The room was very basic â no safe, fridge, telephone, kettle, or even a cup â but clean, with thick, crisp towels provided. It was also quite spacious for a twin room. The standout feature was its exceptional cleanliness; both the room and bathroom were spotless, exceeding even 5-star hotel standards, which was particularly reassuring for someone with OCD. However, housekeeping missed some cigarette stubs left by previous guests in the window sill. The stubs are still there.
The bed, while firm, offered great lumbar support and caused no backache during a week-long stay, contrary to some complaints about it being too hard. The in-house coffee lived up to the rave reviews â strong and enjoyable.
During an autumn stay, the roomâs ventilation became a trade-off: opening the windows allowed fresh air in but also brought street noise. The double-glazed windows provide silence when closed, but I chose fresh air over quiet. If you are bothered by the noise, prepare ear plugs. It can get really noisy when the windows are open.
Lastly, the hotel was very responsive to messages via the Hotels.com app, which added to the positive experience. Overall, despite the lack of amenities, the cleanliness, space, and service made it a place worth returning to.
Note: Prepare your booking number sent in an email from the hotel for self-check-in. I couldn't figure out what it was until I got in using other information. Else, prepare to stand outside the door and struggle.
