Porto Villa

I would stay again, my wife probably wouldn’t. Some things we really liked about the place, but do have your eyes open if you book. Location in the city is spot on, five mins from the central station less than ten to cathedral and top of Eiffel bridge. Also a mini supermarket five minutes away. At the top of the alley is a nice square with good bars and a church view. But the alley it is actually on is rather intimidating which was very off putting on first arrival. Inside the building and room was modern and light. Bonus was a fridge so we got our own drinks and snacks. Downside was not enough loo roll provided for the stay and watery liquid soap. The door to the bathroom was sliding panels which regularly stuck (my wife caught her hand on it because of this). Remember to get in touch in advance to gain access as there is no reception. Once we did call we were met promptly by very friendly girl who took the time to explain the sights and to do list of the city which was a welcome bonus.

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed! It is not even an hotel. It is a house with 3 floors and 6 rooms. It does not have front desk, just a little room with a sofa where somebody is waiting for you, if you tell them at what time you will arrive, of course. The place is extremely hard to find, it is located in a dirty little street, with graffitti everywhere and next to a local with no door but a curtain that looks like a nude dance or something like that. I was so scared of walking with my suitcase from the car to the "hotel", that if the man that was waiting for us would've not be there assuring that we were safe, I would've not stay there. We had to climb the stairs to the 3rd floor, only to find a room so little and basic that I couldn't believe it. The bathroom was unbelievable small, and the most weirdest thing I've ever seen: you have to enter into the restroom from the shower...! These were not the worst... the price was already not that cheap for that place... but the man that was waiting for us required E4.00 for tax, AND E10.00 for cleaning... so I ended paying the fare Hotels.com showed, plus E14.00 more. This hotel is not an hotel, is a joke... A BAD JOKE.