Situated on Hang Tre street in the old quarter, I was surprised by the room's tranquility. Arriving late in the evening, I could conveniently book a room online and swiftly access room 801. While the staff was affable, I'm unlikely to revisit this hotel.
The room doors, akin to patio extensions, had frosted windows that neither blocked light nor sound. The bathroom bafflingly featured a non-functioning washlet toilet, though a functional voi ve sinh, bumgun, shatafa compensated with low water pressure, similarly affecting the shower's functionality. (-1 point)
Notably, the water heater required activation via a switch on the wall, which lacked signage, resulting in an unforeseen cold shower the following day. (-1 point)
Considering these aspects, I opted to check out, a decision I appreciate since my subsequent hotel choice was remarkably better. The bed was relatively soft with a cheap foam mattress on a wooden base. (Neutral)
Although the room advertised 28 sqm, cluttered furniture left no usable space, even necessitating the use of the counter top for opening carry-on size baggage. Those with larger luggage would struggle.
The A/C functioned, albeit not optimally cool. An extra fan had been added. Placement of items was somewhat inconvenient; towels were absent in the bathroom, requiring a trip to the TV area. The provided soap appeared diluted and repackaged, raising concerns. (-1 point)
Priced at around 550k for the night, the cost felt excessive considering the location, with 250-300k/night being a more fitting range for the quality they offer in this area. (-1 point)
Service recovery involved the staff acknowledging the need for a sign in the bathroom to aid guests in operating water facilities. This approach seemed logical, given their existing sign illustrating what not to do in the bathroom. It's perplexing that this idea hadn't been implemented earlier, considering their years in business.
In conclusion, I won't be returning. A rating of 2/5 stars...
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