** important information for potential guests - what to expect **
This studio apartment is indeed spacious, clean, well equipped and in a great location. The check in/out were seamless as the door opens with a pre-given code. However, after reading many reviews here, I found than not only did Celly failed to address the issues pointed by previous guests, but there are many amenities missing, which could make this place way better for a very small investment. It feels as if Celly is treating this listing a sheer business, barely communicates with his guests (or rather clients) and very cheap on investing a sum as small as a one-night-stay income.
Issues I’ve tackled in my short stay:
- The kettle was broken (this was previously mentioned in a review from Sep 2018) - Celly acted surprised as if it’s the first time he hears about it, and didn’t offer any replacement. I had to boil water in a saucepan!
- Door knob broken
- The was no internet until I’ve reset the router
Other previously mentioned issues:
- The TV has no remote (since May 2018). It has no antenna and no cables, just a big screen for a laptop. If you only have your phone and wish to relax and watch something - better think again.
- Some exposed wires and generally bad electric planning: No light switch in the entrance, no sockets next to the bed, hence no night lamp or phone charger.
- No coffee mugs (since Oct 2018). One has to drink from high-ball glasses.
- Poor access to open the window above the bed, requires climbing. If there were some space behind the bed, this would make it easier.
- No shelf in shower, one has to have all bottles and soaps on the floor.
Other suggestions for improvement:
- No coat / scarves / hat hanger or even hooks in the entrance. Dripping wet jackets can be hanged nowhere.
- Closet has unreachable hanger bar (way too high for a person of 170 cm)
- The front-door keypad has no light and can barely be seen in the dark.
- No vegetable peeler.
- Missing trash bin in the toilet.
- Missing night stand next to the bed - one has to put his phone, pills, glass of water, book etc. on the floor or use one of the chairs.
- There’s no dish drying rack; all dishes to be laid on the wooden counter top
- Hair dryer was found but with the wrong plug (British)
All in all, this place has some virtues but the missing amenities along with the lack of initiative from the host makes it very difficult to recommend.
Bottom line: If these issue were tackled - I would go back and recommend it. For now, better find a cozier place for this (relatively high) price.