Antiguo Brondo Selfcheck-in Smart Rooms

I was apprehensive about the self check in procedure, and getting in using a door code, after reading some negative reviews, but I need not have worried - it was perfectly straightforward. Once inside our room I found it to be a good size, and spotlessly clean. The bed was huge and comfortable. The location is great. We got the bus from the airport to Plaza D’Espagne and from there the hotel was a 15 minute walk. It is also just around the corner from a lovely avenue lined with trees, bars (although somewhat pricey) & restaurants. Plenty of other, less expensive, places to eat and drink down the little side streets across the other side of the road. The cathedral, palace and waterfront are also at the bottom of that avenue. All in all a great place to stay as a base for a short break when exploring the area is the main aim. I think if I was staying for a week or more, particularly in the summer months, I’d want a few more on site amenities like a restaurant, bar and pool area for relaxing.

We had an awful nights sleep due to the very loud noises of running water in the pipes throughout the night. We stayed in room 101. We could hear other people arriving and going throughout the night and it sounded like they were in the room with us as there is a big gap below the door and you can hear everything. Also you can hear all the people on the street below - windows and doors need improving massively. Cleanliness basic - lots of stains and marks over the walls, needs a big deep clean. We wouldn’t book a self check in properly again as we found the machine very stressful. We did however like the style of the building, it was quirky and the location is fab. Just a shame we had zero sleep :(

Great hotel. Very clean and comfortable. Central location with easy access to busses and walking round the city. Left luggage facility was very useful.