Ruby Room

The property was in a decent location and was clean and nice enough. Overall, it wasn’t a bad stay, but I’ve given it a 3/5 because there was some sort of fragrance or air freshener that was used and was so strong it gave me a headache and caused my eyes to burn. I had to open a window (and it’s currently winter). Otherwise, the pillows on the bed were fabulous.

This is an inn without staff on site. There are two major issues: the shower water was boiling hot! The water was so hot that I couldn't shower without getting burned. The second issue is the alarm went off throughout the nights, so obviously, I couldn't get one good night's sleep. I was there for business, so basically, I just needed a place to shower and sleep. This inn failed on both. Overall, I will not recommend it to anyone.

This kind of takes contract free interaction to a whole new level. I was texted the door code and room number and never interacted with a single person. I prefer this method but understand it may not be for everyone. The property also has a few flights of stairs to get to your room, not sure what the accessibility options are but if someone needs those they should definitely confirm what they are before booking.

Pros: Good location, close to many restaurants. Like the access my room had to a covered balcony with a little table & chair, and the outside backyard area. Room was clean and mostly quiet. Had lots of outlets which was wonderful. Good mirrors, including full length in room, large in bathroom, and a magnifying one. Neutral: It's an air B&B no frills room (e.g.: no TV), no visible on-site staff, and texts take a bit to respond to, but within 20 minutes (just feels longer when you are in the rain). A few of the plug ins blinked lights which was startling in the dark. No closet, but did include coat hooks and a few hangers. Cons: The stairs are those small twisty antique stairs from period dramas that turn tightly into the landing - difficult to navigate and practically impossible to do so if you are older and carrying significant luggage. The shower door didn't particularly want to slide open.

Room had everything I would expect from a normal hotel. Spacious bed room and a well furnished room overall. Bed was comfortable. A/C did its thing. Even turned on the heat in the morning because temperatures dip to 50’s this time of year and that worked well too. Plenty of lighting and outlets. Bathroom sink was a bit more modern than I’d like leaning toward being slightly less functional and more design oriented. But can’t blame them for trying to be fashionable. Shower was warm with good water pressure too. Basically didn’t really notice that it was an Air B&B except for the missing staff but whatever help I needed I was able to get within minutes by texting their number. Overall a great first experience with an Air B&B.

The room was hard to find, even with text/email instructions. My biggest disappointment was in the comfort of the mattress and the microfiber/polyester sheets on the bed, they always make me so sweaty no matter the room temperature. The location was perfect for my needs, and check in was fast and smooth once I found the correct entry.

Somewhat of a disaster in room 3D from the start. Room was not ready until 3:45 and check in was 3pm. We had a tight schedule that was affected by this. Had to vacate to allow housekeeping more time. Room was small, stairs were tricky to navigate (narrow/steep)with bags. Headboard was loose, chair had a busted leg that was rigged to look intact. Major ant infestation in front corner of room and the loudest bathroom fan I’ve ever heard. The communal kitchen was the absolute worst. Just filthy and clearly overlooked by housekeeping.

No issues finding the building and received specific access instructions via text. Quick walk to the Blue Line and a wide variety of dinning options in the area. Room was clean and nicely decorated. (Minor issue, but it would be nice to have a variety of pillows types. Four very lite feather pillows were provided but they don’t provide much head support.)

Easy contactless check in process, and nice room for a night out in the city. Good for when you have plans all night and just need a place to stay - there is no TV.