City Studios - Rodney Street vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were large and well-appointed but had issues with heating.

Several reports of very small or tiny rooms, mixed dorm allocation (not expected by some guests), no TV in some rooms and basic furnishings — acceptable for a cheap stay but below standard for those expecting a hotel room.

Rooms are frequently described as spacious and well equipped, with positives like a roof terrace, but several maintenance issues (broken sofa bed, temperamental showers/hot water, small ensuite in one unit, damaged floors, blinds/windows needing TLC) lower the score.

Comments on the rooms being cold, outdated, and some furniture issues were noted.

The rooms were clean but some issues reported with facilities.

Mixed signals: multiple guests call rooms 'very clean' or 'lovely and clean', but there are specific complaints about shower hygiene (hair on the floor) and lack of storage/hooks in the shower area.

Multiple reviews note dust, dirty communal areas (urine smell in stairwell), very dirty spaces under/beside furniture, a dirty/broken iron and reports of mouldy-looking bathroom tiles — cleanliness is a clear weakness.

Some reviews mention cleanliness issues such as dirty towels and unclean bathrooms.

Multiple reviews highlighted the great central location.

Consistently praised across reviews: described as excellent/perfect location for sightseeing, bars and restaurants; multiple guests highlight great central location.

Consistently praised as a major positive: very central, great location for sightseeing and close to desired spots; many guests explicitly call the location 'brilliant' or 'great'.

Several reviews praise the excellent and convenient location of the accommodation.

Standard quality for this hotel tier; some guests mentioned lack of direct staff interaction.

Generally praised: staff repeatedly described as brilliant, lovely and helpful, with 24/7 reception noted. One strong complaint about a receptionist's handling of payment reduces but does not overturn predominantly positive reports.

Mixed reports: several guests found check-in/key-collection inconvenient (garage pickup, extra £25 late check-in fee, brusque phone handling), but other comments imply straightforward access and adequate responsiveness — overall service considered acceptable with room for improvement.

Most reviews highlight helpful staff and good communication with the host.

Standard quality for this hotel tier; no specific mentions in reviews.

Negative feedback: 'the worst breakfast I ever had' and several comments about lack of breakfast or missing F&B offering indicate below-average experience in this category.

No mentions of food or beverage services in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.

Not much was mentioned; rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.

Kitchen facilities were good, but heating and hot water issues were significant.

Limited amenities noted: lack of kettle, no TV in some rooms, 'no facilities' mentioned by one guest; private bathrooms exist in some rooms but overall amenities are sparse.

Rooftop lounge/terrace and general apartment equipment are appreciated; however there are notable gaps (no lift, no air conditioning in hot weather, some missing/insufficient kitchen items, broken iron) that temper the rating.

Amenities received mixed feedback, with some complaints about space and functionality.

Affordable pricing, especially given the location, but issues affected overall value.

Many guests state the property is cheap, great value and 'excellent value for money'; however a single serious complaint about being overcharged tempers this positive trend.

Reviews are mixed: some guests feel it offers good value given location and space, while at least one guest felt it was not worth the money due to cleanliness and maintenance problems.

Value perceived as good but with some cons that affected the stay.