AJ’s place is a recently renovated flat tucked away in Greektown. We had a good stay for our weekend and found relatively good value for our money - I felt like the pictures did the place justice. However, a few details kind of missed the mark to give this a five star rating.
Our communication was nice and smooth with AJ, the self check-in went very smoothly. The entrance to the building feels a little sketchy at first, especially if you arrive after night fall since the door is behind the building and requires you to walk through an alley way and parking lot. There are motion censored activated lights, however, they take a few steps in the dark before turning on. This was made worse as the alley and parking lot had not been cleared of snow recently and it was quite a significant amount of ice and no salt. Large icicles were forming above the entrance way also creating a safety hazard.
Dishes in the cupboard were dirty and there were stains on the cooktop. The outlet on the kitchen counter can’t be operated at the same time as the oven making it tricky if you want to cook some eggs, brew some coffee, and make toast in the morning at the same time.
The bedding was rough and scratchy and only offered a duvet, no top sheet. The pillows felt flat and cheap. Minimal furniture in the space and an awkward layout really make it only ideal for a short stay crash pad.
If you’re looking for a no-frills stay in Greek-town this might do they trick for you.