We booked here to save some money but in hindsight, I’d rather do a hotel. It has some perks besides the cost - walking distance to many popular sights, clean, big enough, comfortable bed. But there’s just inconveniences that don’t make it worth in, imo.
For one, there’s a massive construction project going on next door, so if you’re a light sleeper that will likely be an issue. The apartment includes some ear plugs and a sound machine, but I think they they should let potential customers know before booking. It’s also a very unattractive corner: soulless, heavy traffic, and construction.
The tv and dryer didn’t work. We spent 4-5 hours trying to dry one small load but no luck. Ended up leaving with a bag of wet clothes. Not huge deal but because there’s no concierge desk or owner nearby, you’re basically stuck when things don’t work.
Most annoying to me: the check in policy. You have to download their app, take a photo of your drivers license and, particularly annoying, several photos of your face before they will send you the code. The company pretends it’s to verify your identity, but we’ve already done that with Airbnb so I just feel like there’s some other nefarious reason.