Given some of the very negative reviews, this hotel exceeded my expectations. Contrary to what one or two reviewers have suggested, the area is not run-down, dangerous or full of brothels. It is full of hotels and is just a regular street. However, the hotel is next door to the one strip club I noticed but that didn't present me with any problems and there was no noise. It might have been different had I stayed over a weekend.
Check-in was quick and straightforward. However, the receptionist was busy elsewhere in the hotel when I arrived. A guy outside claimed they had been waiting an hour. I was only waiting a few minutes and I had no problem with this.
The room was reasonably spacious. Everything worked although there was an intermittent problem with the TV antenna lead connection. I needed to move it frequently for the TV to get a signal.
Whilst daily room servicing was OK, the room was in need of a thorough clean. There was dirt around the sink outlet and it sink gave off a foul smell. There was lots of dust in the bedroom. Lack of maintenance and absence of periodic thorough cleaning was evident.
The location is superb for the train station and historic centre and noise levels were moderate in my room which faced the rear. Overall, the hotel is far from pristine but it was certainly acceptable for the price.