It is with regret that I write such a review. Unfortunately our experience at Fifteen was unpleasant and untenable.
We felt unsafe at this property. The staircase was the main (but not the only ) problem. Whilst Fifteen is advertised as having a "very steep, narrow staircase which maybe unsuitable for people with mobility issues or small children", this is not correct. The gradient of the staircase is more like that of a ladder to a loft. It is EXTREMELY steep, narrow and has only one handrail that someone with larger hands would not be able to grasp. It is entirely unsuitable for anyone who is all but very agile. Once you ascend the staircase there is a tiny landing and a further step to the bedrooms - this landing is a trip hazard and an accident waiting to happen. There is no bathroom upstairs. The staircase is not adquately lit either. I doubt it would meet the health and safety regulations that other more "formal" accomodation properties must adhere to. The caveats for Fifteen should read - This property is unsuitable for: anyone with mobility issues or who experience vertigo, pregnant women, small children, anyone who needs to use the bathroom during the night, anyone who has more than light hand luggage (a large suitcase would be problematic) and anyone who takes health and safety issues seriously.
Parking was a major problem. The advertisement warns of manouverability issues for larger vehicles but with a medium sized sedan, we struggled. You need to have perfected 10 point turns! Should the parking space next door be occupied, you need to negotiate with the owner of the vehicle in order to get out. This wouldn't be a problem unless the owner of the vehicle wasn't there and couldn't move their car. Bad luck if you had a deadline to meet as you would be stuck until they returned. Very annoying and disappointing.
Fifteen was cold. It was not the cosy terrace we expected. The decor was minimalist, austere, almost Spartan. Although there was a gas heater, the living area was cold and drafty. This wasn't helped by the (lovely) polished boards or the gaps around the front and back doors. It was clean and well appointed however the stains in the grout around the toilet were questionable.
Our experience at Fifteen was unfortunate and the angst and disappointment it caused could have been avoided if the advertising had been more specific and honest.
Quality accomodation abounds in Battery Point and Sandy Bay. There are way better options available than Fifteen.