Cristoforo Colombo

Not worth the savings

We booked this hotel knowing that it was a little bit of a walk to the metro station and could save a bit. However, the hotel itself had a lot to be desired. The staff was unfriendly and not willing to help. The restaurant was closed with little options surrounding it (making the savings and walk not worth it). The breakfast offered no ’hot items’ as implied and the milk sat out to the point of being warm. The AC did not work and instead of fixing it while we were out - we had to ask again when we got back and were hot and tired (from the walk). The ’guide’ in the room was a poor quality single copy of paper with little helpful information. We had to ask all the time (but the staff did not want to help). I personally have run B&B’s several years and actually understand the business so I’m not a complainer - but this hotel really did not offer much and in the future I would prefer to spend a little bit more for a hotel that provides for or is closer to basic needs.

It is an OK hotel.

This hotel is just ok. It is in the city outskirts but it has public transportation nearby. 5 Minutes walking distance to a bus stop and 25 to the metro. The rooms are basic but neat. There is wireless internet only in the lobby. Breakfast is the only thing that I was disappointed about. However this hotel is very good in terms of price/ conditions.

Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay

The best way to see the city is by getting around with public transportation. You can buy a day pass, a 3 day pass or a weekly pass that us valid for all city buses and metro.

Noisy

The hotel caters to bus tour groups. The buses come and go all through the night. Between the noise of the buses coming through and idling waiting for passengers and people outside waiting for the buses, the noise was unbearable.