I stayed in dozens of places in different countries, but this one left an impression. Let me explain.
As I kid I watched french TV game show called Fort Boyard. Plot is – group of people sent to real fortress on the west coast of France. They have to complete series of challenges to collect keys, which needed to open a door where gold coins are held.
Checkin process to this apartment very much reminded me of this game show.
To get a key to the apartment, you have to find a place where key is located. It is a little door to basement on a side of a building. You have to enter a code to get in. Then locate a lock–box. Enter another code to open it.
Now with a key in hand – you have to go to another address, where apartment is actually located. There you have to enter two different codes to enter a building. When you reach door to apartment… there is special instruction on how to open it, because door lock is not working.
At this point I was expecting gold coins! Instead I entered dark, cold apartment. Main light wasn’t working. Had to use my flashlight to find a plug-in lamp. Lamp illuminated how dirty apartment was. Had issues connecting to WiFi. Could’t wash my hands, because there was no soap in dispensers.
Probably, whoever maintain this apartment is also fan of the show.