I understood when I booked what I was getting: single room, shared bathroom, shared common spaces. I knew the price. I understood the location. I was still disappointed. Here are some things that disappointed me:
-Dirty spaces. My floor didn’t appear swept, the bathroom had dust on many surfaces. (The shower and toilet were clean, no problems there.) My sheets had a stain. I didn’t have time to ask for a reclean because I got there and needed to crash right away.
-No apparent AC. My room was very hot and I could not find an AC, vent, or thermostat in or around my room. I may have missed it, but I was too warm. The windows didn’t have screens so I didn’t want to leave them open for bugs to get in. The room was so hot and humid when I arrived (windows closed, blinds down) that there was condensation on the window panes.
-No bathroom fan. The shower would fog up so heavily that the walls of the bathroom were ‘sweating.’ I could not see a working vent fan.
-Unclear check in. I didn’t receive my room number, front door key, or room key until I called.
-Uncomfortable furniture. I get it, it’s not the Ritz or even the Springhill Suits, but the desk chair, couch, and bed were not very comfortable. I found a coffee shop to do work instead of the desk provided.
Things I did like:
+Quick responses.
+Location (near Metro and bus)
+Kitchen worked well
+price.
I’m not trying to accuse or attack, just stating my observations.