171. Urban Design Hotel

"We stayed in room 3 on May 6-9. The housekeeper(s) piled bags of laundry against a door near our room. This was not only inconvenient and unappealing, but also a safety hazard because it blocked access. The room's aesthetic was better than the experience. For example, the bathroom looked modern, but had multiple design flaws. The toilet paper was so close to the toilet that it was difficult to grab. The hand towels were hung high above the toilet. There was a knob near the sink, but it was too low for practicality, and too stubby on which to hang a towel confidently without it falling. The glass only covered 1/3 of the shower, so water got all over the floor. The heat pump was aimed at the bed. I wanted cool air in the warm room, but blowing directly on me was freezing. Pros - location Cons - steep stairs, door blocked with laundry, bathroom design, heat pump location"

"Something very strange happened at this hotel. Last night, while I was lying in bed already asleep, two staff members banged on my door. One of them, an Asian man, was very rude and shouted that he would call the police and demanded that I leave. The reason was that two friends had visited my room during the day. Indeed, to handle some personal matters, I had two friends come over during the day, but I did not see any rules on the hotel's website or elsewhere that prohibit visitors. However, the actions of the hotel staff were disturbing. I hope the hotel can provide a reasonable explanation for this, and I will continue to pursue this matter."

"Hotel is in the centre which (if driving) may not be so simple, they have no on-site parking so you can park on the street outside but be aware this is a €6/hr affair. You need your digital key to even enter the property and once inside, even if an *employee* is present, you are beholden to do all the work yourself to check in, register the room card etc etc. The whole experience is completely remote from human interaction and rather unpleasant. The rooms are sterile, very much like a youth hostel or student room. Bright, very basic, clean. There is a very small desk to work at and there are some convenient power points. There is no bar/restaurant or even breakfast at the hotel. There is nowhere to store your luggage in the room. Suitable for a cheap one night stay but otherwise I would recommend you find somewhere else."