Title: Great location and friendly staff, but severely lacking in cleanliness and comfort
While the staff was friendly and the location near Clifton Hill was ideal, our stay was extremely disappointing overall.
Issues Encountered:
Front desk: I called twice on Monday morning to speak to the front desk and both times the line was disconnected before speaking to anyone.
Cleanliness: The shower had clumped hair on the wall when we checked in. Maintenance cleaned it after we reported it, but they missed long hairs, requiring a second visit. The sofa bed was also dirty.
Comfort: Both the main beds and the sofa bed were extremely uncomfortable. The main beds squeaked loudly every time anyone moved.
Room Condition & Maintenance: The hotel is in desperate need of cosmetic upgrades. We noticed significant rust, peeling wallpaper, and a non-functioning bathroom fan. Coffee machine at times would only make half a cup of coffee at a time. The pool is small and only 1 meter deep.
Elevators: Slow and glitched frequently.
Parking: We were charged $22.50/night, even though public parking signs on-site offered rates for $10/day.
The great proximity to Clifton Hill doesn't make up for the poor room quality and lack of basic hygiene. There are far better hotels in the same area. I would not stay here again or recommend it to others.