Badriyah Zee
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This hotel is close to the tram, but it took a long time to reach from the city center. Upon arrival, the lobby was underwhelming, but I decided to give it a chance. I was surprised to receive a room key attached to a large, bulky object and was told I had to return it to reception every time I left the hotel (very inconvenient to carry around).
The elevators were small and cramped. The hallway on our floor was dimly lit with dirty carpeting, and the room was even worse. Although spacious and equipped with a kitchen, it was filthy, dust and dirt everywhere. The carpet was visibly dirty, the air thick with dust, and the bedsheets were stained. The bathroom was unclean, with visible stains on and around the toilet.
The room had a large terrace, but the outdoor furniture was stained with brown residue, making it unusable. I tried airing the room out due to the awful smell, but turning on the AC only stirred up more dust. The kitchen cabinets were broken and dirty, and the entire space felt neglected.
I went to the front desk to request a cleaner room, ideally without carpet, because I was having trouble breathing, felt itchy, and was developing hives. The manager claimed the hotel was fully booked. When I showed him that rooms were still available on their website, he just shrugged and said there was nothing he could do.
I ended up finding another hotel in the center. When I returned to check out, the same manager ironically told me I should’ve asked for a different room. Thankfully, I was able to get a refund through my credit card company, since the hotel only reimbursed the tourist tax.
I absolutely do not recommend this hotel. It was a disappointing and uncomfortable experience.