"I was nervous, after reading the reviews about the property, location, etc. but I was pleasantly surprised by what I experienced: a CLEAN room, friendly staff, great restaurants nearby.
East Village is part sketch, part hipster, very industrial. You got homeless near the liquor store (connected to the building) and at the bus stop (talking to themselves), while a line of folks wait to get into the evening drag show. I never felt in danger or like my car was in trouble. We parked the Tesla in the designated lot and it was fine all weekend.
My husband was a little more concerned, but he came around by the time we checked out. He didn't like how old (I say RETRO) the property was, but it's quirky vibe and friendly atmosphere wore him down. I was relieved at how clean and well maintained the room and bathroom were. I was preparing myself to leave if anything was amiss.
We checked in and got a FREE BOTTLE OF WINE in celebration of the FIFA games.😊The TV wasn't working, but the front desk staff quickly came to our room and diagnosed/fixed the problem (mostly - the remote wasn't working well).❤️ There is noise from the random street drama and music playing in the lounge, so highly suggest noise-cancelling headphones.
Many tourists stay there and the connected Tiki bar was expansive with friendly service and a great menu.
Ultimately, this hotel is a vital community treasure that offers unique (albeit bare bones) accomodations, near the city center at an affordable price!"