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Hotel was conveniently located a short walk from the bus/train stations. Restaurants and shops all at the door. Check in and out was all contactless. Room was very good in size and had a large bathroom. It was all very clean. Would recommend.

The room was very basic — no safe, fridge, telephone, kettle, or even a cup — but clean, with thick, crisp towels provided. It was also quite spacious for a twin room. The standout feature was its exceptional cleanliness; both the room and bathroom were spotless, exceeding even 5-star hotel standards, which was particularly reassuring for someone with OCD. However, housekeeping missed some cigarette stubs left by previous guests in the window sill. The stubs are still there. The bed, while firm, offered great lumbar support and caused no backache during a week-long stay, contrary to some complaints about it being too hard. The in-house coffee lived up to the rave reviews — strong and enjoyable. During an autumn stay, the room’s ventilation became a trade-off: opening the windows allowed fresh air in but also brought street noise. The double-glazed windows provide silence when closed, but I chose fresh air over quiet. If you are bothered by the noise, prepare ear plugs. It can get really noisy when the windows are open. Lastly, the hotel was very responsive to messages via the Hotels.com app, which added to the positive experience. Overall, despite the lack of amenities, the cleanliness, space, and service made it a place worth returning to. Note: Prepare your booking number sent in an email from the hotel for self-check-in. I couldn't figure out what it was until I got in using other information. Else, prepare to stand outside the door and struggle.

The mobile check-in and door key system worked well but is a bit daunting to start. On international roaming, I worry about losing cell signal at the critical moment. Parking was easy and free. Entrance and room very clean and well maintained. Kitchenette with selfserve coffee and croissants was a nice touch.