Abpopa Hillcrest

It looks better on photos. Nothing particular bad, just average.

Location

Once we had our room changed (see 'didn't like') it was a comfortable place to stay, and well-located for our needs (visiting a friend who lived nearby). Late night member of staff excellent in a speedy change of room.

When we booked, there was no indication that the room we were booking had a bizarre bed, located in a space only 3ft hight, over the bathroom and accessed by a very odd and dangerous set of steps. Under no circumstances book a 'Mountain View' room unless you are young and VERY acrobatic. However, the room was changed rapidly to a 'proper' one as soon as we complained. Even a 'proper' room is somewhat unusual, in that the only basin is a large kitchen sink, without a plug or ability to use one's own (the hole is very large, with a waste-disposal system). So impossible to wash or do washing-up other than under a running tap (at variance with the water-saving toilet cistern). One other problem is that their arrival system is based on gate and door codes being texted to you just before check-in time. For some reason the system cannot handle overseas (or at least UK ...) phone numbers - either for SMS or WhatApp. I had to phone them, and eventually the details were sent by e-mail. This definitely needs looking into.

Interesting & cool vibe. Room rented was a new experience, the bathroom in the room was unique since it has a shower curatin for a door. Literally there is NO door. Highly recommend putting in a barn door or a pocket door to allow privacy. Privacy is important. The idea to keep the eco-vibe is cool but a bathroom DOOR is needed. Key to lobby floor bathroom would help. Limited parking, expensive for not guarantee or reserved spot. Front desk staff was cool & friendly.

It was clean and easy to check in and out.

The door to the bathroom was cheap and made a lot of noise when closing it.

I knew this was a "different" kind of hotel when I was told after I booked that there was no front desk or staff on property and you just use a code to get into the building and your room. Ok I'm fine with that even if it is odd. My biggest issues were the parking and room itself. Parking: There are maybe 10 parking spots for this whole hotel. When we arrived (at 3pm) all spots were already taken. If you can get a spot its $25 for the night but you CANT leave. If you leave and someone takes your spot, oh well. Guess you just wasted $25. There's a huge parking lot next door but it will cost you $100 to park for the night. So we ended up hunting for street parking and found a spot 2 blocks away. This meant we couldn't leave without fear of losing our spot. So we were essentially stuck at the hotel. Luckily there is some stuff to do within walking distance. The Room: The room has tons of windows, which is nice in theory. However, there are no black out shades! So at 7am when the sun comes up the room is flooded with light. Hope you didn't plan on sleeping in. The bed was comfortable but is insanely squeaky. Any move you make is LOUD. But the weirdest thing was the bathroom. There isn't one! It is a toilet and shower in the middle of the room! No walls but just a foldable screen type thing that offers some "privacy". But not really because it doesn't even go up to the ceiling. So whoever you're sharing the room with will hear and smell everything. Talk about uncomfortable!

Location was great! Bathroom setup was too small.

Was absolutely wonderful. Amazing cafe in the lobby

Great location! Very comfortable bed! Plenty of room!

Only thing I have to contribute is that the room needs a little TLC. It was clean just needs some fresh paint and a little caulking/repair at shower

Not much of a hotel, more like an Airbnb that was crudely constructed from a studio apartment extremely hot no fans no ventilation for the same price. If not cheaper, you can get a really nice hotel in the surrounding area. I definitely will not be staying there again.