Babel

Babel was AMAZING! We got an upgrade to the apartment and it didn’t disappoint. So modern and clean, in the most traditional part of town. The sister restaurant below is also incredible. The only minor problem was communicating with the staff (it is unmanned), so we were a bit unsure how to check-in. But once we got in touch, everything was perfect. Highly recommend!

Great place to stay as this was near all amenities. There was a mini supermarket nearby, tourist attractions and the room we had had doors that closed off the noise from the busy main street. The place was on the second floor above the restaurant with a great shower, had a fridge and a mini area to prepare/store food. The only thing was bins weren't emptied daily but we could take that to a bin outside.

Our room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the location is excellent. Everything is within easy walking distance and the Trasca restaurant just 50m served excellent tapas. I would recommend it however be aware, there is NO information available in the hotel as the front desk is deserted, the duvet cover was stained which we advised them of on the first night and the next evening they finally saw our message and wanted to leave it until we left but finally agreed and someone came to change it. This is also the only place we have ever stayed that did not have any soap in the shower or sink, never mind shampoo. Those last items were annoyances but didn’t impact our stay.

The space was just as adverstised, with easy communication via email. Accomondating our late check out was a life saver.

First, what we liked here. We loved that we were staying in the city center, close to metro, restaurants, monuments.. Quite a large room with 1 large bed and sofa, a little kitchen corner, and a bathroom. Very simplistic decoration, airy, we liked it. And the fresh fruit, delicious. Now what we didn't like. Mostly the noise of the air-conditioning and on the street (thanks to tourists from France and UK) just under the windows during the whole night (2am, 4.30am), every night (we stayed from Thursday to Monday). So basically, we were so tired as if we had partied ourselves. Definitely avoid if you want to get rest. Maybe better isolation, a thicker window may help. Then the sheets were not changed,and towels only the 3rd day because we asked. The pictures on the walls - a bit creepy, really didn't like it. And the black mold on the wall next to the window - something should be done about it. The sofa seemed quite old, with some stains, may be worth replacing. Better cups and bowls would be great. The breakfast was not waw, having to eat pastry and bread from the day before when there are bakeries very close by. Not enough butter and cheese for every day.

la unica situacion, es dificil comunicarse con las chicas que atienden ya que no hablan mas que portugues. de ahi en mas es perfecta para la ubicacion, limpia, espaciosa, silenciosa. todo perfecto.

De manera general, buen alojamiento en todos los aspectos. Desgraciadamente, la habitación en la que estábamos estaba justo encima del restaurante al cual se accede por la calle paralela y se oía mucho ruído a la hora de la cena y hasta las 12 de la noche, e incluso más tarde.

El alojamiento esta en el punto perfecto de la ciudad para moverte. A la habitación le falla que no tiene televisión y que la calefacción va por aire acondicionado, nosotros tuvimos muchas lluvias durante el viaje y costaba muchisimo que se secara la ropa.

Es un apartamento incómodo. Quiere ser moderno, pero ese estilo industrial parece amueblado más con cosas encontradas en la calle, que moderno. Al entrar olía raro. No sabemos si del apartamento en sí, humedad o del restaurante que tienen debajo. Lo peor de todo el baño, oscuro y sin plato ducha. Te bañas en el mismo suelo y desaguas hacia un agujero con un cepillo de goma. Increíble. Moho en el techo, en el resto del baño imposible verlo con ese color y tan poca luz. Las habitaciones con paredes de plástico industrial, como si fueran unos contenedores. Las camas encajonadas, lo que te hace complicado e incómodo salir y entrar. Por lo menos el colchón era cómodo. El salón, con una mesa, dos sillas viejas, un silloncito y un taburete. Nada práctico para una familia de cuatro. Además tenía dos sillones incómodos (uno de ellos completamente rajado y tapado con una sábana). Si querías descansar un poco, mejor directamente en la cama. La cocina tiene un mueble con menaje insuficiente para una familia, además de cada taza, plato, vaso...de una manera distinta. Da la sensación de viejo. El microondas y mini frigorífico a pie de suelo, bastante incómodo. Café en un bote de cristal, para compartir con quien sea. El desayuno te lo dejan en la puerta, en una cesta la tarde anterior. Dulces buenos, pan aceptable. Solo vimos a una señora limpiando la habitación cuando llegamos (y eso que llegábamos media hora más tarde de la hora del checkin) El dueño te habla por WhatsApp, en inglés. Y el último día ni te pregunta qué tal ha ido, solo te recuerda que dejes las tasas con las llaves 😒 Le salva la ubicación. Pero nada más.