Finest Retreats - Shakys Penthouse

Location

There was a bucket collecting rain water through the leaking roof in the main living area. I was warned in advance that a roof leak had caused minor discoloration, but agreed to live with it. Halfway through my stay, the hot water wasn’t working. I notified them that I needed it to be addressed. After six hours with no response, I had to pack my belongings and move to another hotel. With six days left on my prepaid reservation, they offered a one night refund after several correspondences. DO NOT STAY THERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!

Perfect location to explore

Nothing

Clean rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Enjoyed playing Jenga that was provided.

Very small bedrooms and bathroom. Rooms were hot as on the top floor but with the windows open, the blaring music from the club right opposite made it hard to sleep. Even closing the windows doesn't help much. Additionally, being expected to strip the beds on departure for the cleaner was a bit much!

Not far from key locations

The accomodation is basic and small. In my view too small for 4 people. Not suitable for families with children. Flat is tired and in need of an upgrade. Double bed matress sinks in the middle and the springs of the bunkbed matresses protrude. Sharp edges to the bed base which caused injury. When removing bedding covers at end of stay as requested, the pillow protectors had multiple yellow staines from previous guests. All furnishings are of poor quality and cheap. Seating is uncomfortable and the kitchen is stocked to bare minimum for self catering items. Flat on a street of several tacky bars which play loud music into the evening/night which can be heard in the flat.

The apartment is very small for 4 sharing. First cup I used to make tea leaked everywhere, there was a nasty sticky patch on the bedroom floor, bathroom door didn't lock. The fan (which we needed as it was hot and stuffy) was filthy with built up dirt. One of the kitchen bar stools was wobbly. The bar right across the street has VERY LOUD karaoke nights on Saturdays until midnight - wasn't good for the kids who couldn't sleep. Just wasn't up to the standard I was expecting.

The flat was lovely it had everything you needed for your stay , a couple minor repairs needed doing but being fixed . Plenty of towels , tea coffee etc , bed comfortable.

First impression through the main door was full of junk mail is not a good look. The noise from motorbikes until late at night .

The location is really good, right in the middle of things. There was a cosy vibe being on the top floor and a good place to come home to at the end of the day.

It was hot and sticky at night, should maybe think of installing air conditioning. Also, maybe provide a dvd/blu ray player.

Great little apartment in a great location