Stories Boutique Hotel

"This hotel is slap bang in the middle of where you’d want to be staying. Central enough to walk down to the river but also be around the bars and restaurants that you’re most likely going to want to visit. The staff are extremely helpful - we needed a travel cot which was provided with extra towels and bedding. And we also left our bags with them before check in as we were early - on return to the hotel they’d already put them in the room. They were more than accommodating for us. When we checked in they were also offering complimentary massages outside our rooms which were great! We had a delux room and there was plenty of space over two floors. The shower was powerful, bed was comfy, minibar was a lovely touch. It’s not the most “silent / soundproof” hotel but it wasn’t anything that kept you awake and is to be expected when staying so central. Would 100% recommend and would stay again."

"Stories Hotel is visually stunning. The exterior, lobby, and courtyard are all beautiful, and those little touches - like the flowers on the windowsill - make it feel charming and thoughtfully designed. The concierge was absolutely lovely: super helpful, warm, and genuinely kind. The space was clean, well-kept, and the overall vibe of the property feels cool and creative. That said, the room itself didn’t quite live up to the photos online. It’s not that the images are fake or heavily edited, but they definitely have that filtered glow - everything looks a little richer and more luxurious than it feels in person. Still, cute overall. The biggest issues were the noise and the bathroom. The hotel is right in the thick of everything - amazing for location, not so great for sleeping. I live in Manhattan, and even for me, it was loud enough that I couldn’t fall asleep until about 4 a.m. And then… the bathroom. Unfortunately, it had a pretty strong sewage smell. From other reviews, it seems this isn’t a one-off issue - likely old plumbing. There’s a fragrance diffuser under the sink (nice idea in theory), but it didn’t help at all. If I had to break it down: Service: 5 stars Room: 4 stars Noise: 2 stars Bathroom smell: 1 star All in all, that averages out to about a three. Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff - just not the most restful or fresh-scented stay. Or at least avoid room 201."

"Amazing! WOW. Everyone from the front desk to the cleaning staff was so great. So welcoming. Beautiful hotel that is more like an apartment. Close to everything. So happy to be here!"