The good:
- Location is AMAZING. I walked everywhere.
- Apartment was very clean and modern - had stylish touches
- Furnishings were beautiful
- The butler who checked me in was super patient as my flight was delayed!
- Communication prior to check in was quick and informative
- Bed was comfortable, and there was a place to hang clothes
- Pictures were accurate!
The less good (small things but good to know):
This experience was not like the other AirBnBs that I have rented. Usually AirBnBs make up for the lack of customer service and amenities you receive in a hotel with increased local knowledge, small convenience touches, and personal connection. As stated, this is a managed apartment. What I didn't realize was that this would feel like staying in my friend's uncle's super cool Lisbon apartment while he was in Qatar for the summer. For example:
- No one could tell me specific information about street parking. The airbnb i am staying in now sent me google map links for good parking areas. In this one, the butler had no idea, and when I asked the app manager he told me, yeah, it's free on Sunday unless there's a special sign?
- The butler who let me in didn't know what the two keys were for (the second one is for the street door) and taught me to come in a long way, from down the block.
- Apartment is lacking small amenities - i.e. there'sa pod coffee maker, but they didn'tleave a pod or two to get the guests started. There are no towel hooks that I could find, and nowhere to put your soap and toiletries in the shower.
All of that said, I would definitely stay again! (Especially now that I figured out the key situation) I just wish I'd known what to expect so I could prepare!