TomWill4
15 Maret 2025
Before choosing to stay at the "La Victoria Petit Hotel," I strongly warn anyone who isn't particularly tough. In my eyes, this so-called 3-star hotel in a former monastery above the church is nothing more than an overpriced hostel—though without hostel parents, as there is no reception, only a tedious self-check-in via machine. The room I booked through TUI here is the worst hotel room I have ever had. TUI praised it as "minimalist," but it's simply miserable. The room itself is only about 6 square meters, plus a tiny bathroom. There is no wardrobe, so I have to live out of my suitcase, which only found a place after some rearranging—though now, the door can no longer open fully. When I arrived, the floor was covered in dust, which I had to clean myself as best as I could. Silverfish scurry around in the bathroom. There is no reading lamp by the bed, just a harsh, neon-like overhead light. The window is smaller than two A4 pages and faces the parking lot, with all the associated noise. During the cold March nights, it even lets in drafts, even when closed. Despite this, I sweated in the bed because the mattress is covered with a plastic sheet under the bedsheet. As early as 6 a.m., the bistro operator on the ground floor began loudly moving tables around. Sleep was out of the question. By morning, I had two insect bites, even though I hadn't seen a mosquito. Of course, there is no mosquito net either. On top of that, when I first entered the room, it had an unpleasant, overly artificial, sweet smell. I was aware that there was no safe, no TV, and no air conditioning in the room. The mobile phone reception is poor, and the Wi-Fi becomes very slow in the evening or during bad weather. The shower has a curtain that constantly clings to the body while showering. Afterward, half the bathroom is flooded. There is no way to dry the towel used for mopping up the water. I have no idea how one is supposed to dry swimwear here. The bathroom (with a toilet) has no effective ventilation and must be aired out through the sleeping area, which is only separated by a sliding door—a challenge given the tiny window. But the worst part is yet to come: To escape the cramped room without a wardrobe or desk, there are "common areas." These are simply the furnished hallways of the building. However, access to the first floor and kitchen is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. the next day. While this makes sense due to the house’s poor sound insulation, it leaves guests without anywhere to go—especially since taking dishes to the room is also forbidden. These rules are stricter than in any youth hostel I've stayed in—yet the prices are higher, and the comfort is far lower. So, if you want to be locked up in a monastery cell for a few days with no comfort, this might be the right place for you. But I’d advise everyone else to stay away. And if you still want to book, choose the cheapest option—because you can't expect much support from TUI.
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