From the moment I arrived, I knew this wasn't going to be the stay I expected. The photos on the booking platform don't accurately reflect how tired and dated the hotel is.
I was travelling for work during one of the hottest days in Europe (35°C+). As soon as I walked into the hotel, I realised there was no air conditioning anywhere in the building. My room was unbearably hot, and although there was a fan, it made very little difference. There was bottled water, but no fridge to keep it cool. For around $180 per night, I wasn't expecting luxury, but I did expect a comfortable room where I could sleep.
When I spoke to reception, I was told I "shouldn't have booked during the hottest day of the year" and that it would be cooler the next day. I understand the weather wasn't the hotel's fault, but the response lacked empathy and no solution or alternative was offered.
The room became so hot that I genuinely felt unwell, so I checked out that same evening without staying the night and booked another hotel with air conditioning.
The hotel can't control the weather, but it can manage guests' expectations. During periods of extreme heat, guests should be informed in advance—or at least at check-in—that there is no air conditioning, and rooms should be better prepared for these conditions. Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience.