Aurelia 429 Fine Town House

I wanted to like this hotel, but found it a bit difficult. Good points - cheap, safe, clean. Family-run place, and they were very friendly. Easy connections by bus or metro downtown.

Please understand that you are not in a hotel - you are in a converted apartment within a large apartment complex. Staff is often not there, and you are on your own. Walls are thin - I had to knock on the door of the man in the private apartment next to the "hotel" and ask him to turn his television down - and I'm not normally picky on noise. Feels more like you're staying at a friend's place than in a hotel/motel.

It was close to public transportation

The breakfast was too little for the money I spent. They did not change towels. It was ok, but not for the money I spent.

Friendly proprietor, good location and a different feel from a hotel. Comfortable for 2 people and allows a sense of independence without the hassle of self-catering.

I would have liked tea and coffee facilities in the room (and therefore to have enjoyed the balcony more as a result). If there had been four people staying in our room (as advertised) there would have been no sofa and not enough wardrobe space to be comfortable. For a longer stay I would have liked towels to be changed more regularly.