This is a nice place that was accurately represented in the listing. There are many good things about it, but some room for improvement...
GOOD
- The host was active in ensuring I got in safely when arriving, as well as checking-in as I was departing
- The property has a 24/7 security guard for access, which was good
- Internet performance was very good
- The property was quite clean, except for one thing (see below)
- I did not use the kitchen, so can't comment on how things worked or available pots, utensils, etc, but things looked good
- The location was good for me because I was visiting someone that lived nearby. Public transportation was very close, with Ubers also easily available. (Note however that it was not really close to any of the major tourist areas without a long walk or some transport.)
IMPROVEMENTS
- The bedspread had some long hair on it, and the sheets under the covers had several hairs. This made me concerned that the sheet had not been washed, as it looks a bit old, but I do believe it was washed. More care needs to occur here.
- I had to contact the host for wifi information. The info was only available by turning the modem upside down and finding the wifi id and long security code with many digits and letters. I was expecting an information label on the modem, on the desk/wall, or somewhere, as is the practice in other Airbnb's. If I was the owner, I wouldn't want every guest to need to handle the modem (which is also attached to another piece of equipment). Info should be easily available, and I also suggest changing the password to something more simple that can be easily input.
- The bath fan was wall mounted (not on ceiling) and only worked for a few seconds before going into one of two modes - very loud and horribly loud, which actually vibrates the wall. I would think other adjacent apartments could hear it, and it was very annoying, even in the bedroom. This needs repair or replacement.
- Towels - I was there for 5 nights, and although I was by myself, there was only one bath towel...would be nice to have two. There was no bathmat, which results in walking around with somewhat wet feet on a cold floor. There was only 1 sink towel, and it was not really a towel....it was a small washcloth.
- There was hand soap at the bathroom sink, but so soap or shampoo in the shower. Would be nice to have at least some.
OVERALL
- The unit was fine, and the issues above would not prevent me from coming back, but there is nothing keeping me from trying something else if I was visiting again.