- 3 June 2008
The facilities were way below expected! Carpets threadbare, only one of the French Doors leading to the patio could open, the other had broken hinges. The double bed was two single bed bases of different heights pushed together with a double bed mattress on top. Towels were threadbare and the edges frayed and torn. One evening when wanting to shower it was found that no towels had been put in the bathroom, but room service delivered these promptly. A breakfast from room service was delivered cold and did not comprise of the ingredients as mentioned on the room service menu. Lock up cupboards had no keys, one of these had bad water damage which rendered the cupboard virtually useless. The shower rose was badly corroded which limited the water flow. The bathroom fittings were of wood (popular in the '70's) with all the varnish worn off - germ count unknown.
The fold out sleeper couch had badly torn and worn upholstery. I don't think that I would recommend the establishment to anybody, and I would think twice before staying there again. While we were there I think that they were refurbishing some of the rooms. The bathroom fittings were been sandpapered by hand, I assume they would be varnished before being refitted. Reusing these fitting would still give the room the feeling of being of the '70's era.
- Colin Kemp, South Africa
