I knew I’d be sharing a funky old building with artists and cats, but I didn’t know how cozy it would be! Angielena has thoughtfully created spaces that are clean, bright and comfortable and that make visitors feel right at home! She provides just about everything you could find yourself needing - towels AND robe/slippers; not just shampoo & soap, but a choice of several to suit your hairtype &/or scent preference; & bathrooms stocked with all the other little incidentals you may have left behind - qtips, cotton, bandaid, hairdryer, sunscreen, etc. I was never inconvenienced by the shared bathroom (the shower is divine!) or kitchen. Everyone I met was so super friendly and welcoming (starting with host Angielena!)
The location can’t be beat! Georgetown is an arty, grungy, eclectic neighborhood full of good food and drinks, shops, and galleries - all right outside the door and easily within walking distance. It’s convenient to both downtown and the airport, but on the outskirts of the city, making it super easy to get anywhere you need to go -parking is easy, and public trans is handy.
The building itself is pretty quiet, and seemed pretty well insulated against the train, truck, and plane noise in this working industrial part of town.
A couple of things to be aware of though:
- rooms are at the top of a wide but steep-ish staircase (you gotta carry your heavy suitcases up! & take care coming home after a late night out in the neighborhood bars!)
- rooms ARE above street-level businesses (bar, cabaret) and depending on the night or programming, it can be loud (disco beats) or run late (2am+) - earplugs are provided, but checking the calendar for the nights’ programming is helpful in anticipating potential noise.