Bourbon Convention Hotel Santos vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are often described as spacious and comfortable (large beds) but several mentions of dated elements, need for pillow/mattress renewal, and some noise/isolation issues.

Rooms are spacious and often comfortable with good beds, but there are recurring complaints about old bathrooms, noisy or malfunctioning air conditioners, uncomfortable pillows and occasional maintenance issues.

Rooms are generally comfortable, but some adjustments are noted as necessary.

Issues with the room condition reported, including malfunctioning lights and poor cleanliness.

Multiple reviews mention bathroom dirtiness, hair on floors and issues with bed linen cleanliness; this lowers the cleanliness score despite other positives.

Many guests praise cleanliness and describe rooms as very clean, but multiple reports of mold, dust in AC, sandy/dirty sofa and maintenance-related hygiene issues create a mixed cleanliness impression.

Some guests reported cleanliness issues, including hair in the toilet and general age-related odors.

Several mentions of dirty linens and poor bathroom maintenance affected the score.

Location is frequently described as excellent and a major pro; one mention notes the street layout is confusing, but overall location sentiment is very strong.

Consistently praised as excellent — close to the beach, shopping and convenient for guests; location is repeatedly called perfect or ideal.

The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the beach and local attractions.

Frequent praise for the location being close to the beach and amenities.

Numerous comments praise friendly, helpful staff and specific employees (reception, parking, breakfast team); a few isolated reports of service lapses do not dominate sentiment.

Service is frequently highlighted as a strong point — friendly, attentive staff and excellent reception; several repeat guests cite staff kindness as a reason to return.

Numerous reviews highlighted the politeness and attentiveness of the staff.

Mixed feedback with some guests noting good service, but poor communication and responsiveness were highlighted.

Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent with great variety and very positive staff service—this is a clear standout strength in the reviews.

Breakfast is often described as very good and well served, but some guests report it as simple, repetitive, not always fresh and removed early in the morning.

The breakfast options receive high praise, though additional items in rooms were suggested.

Breakfast received positive mentions but overall food quality was rated poorly by some guests.

Good amenities such as children's recreation and breakfast facilities; however pool not heated, slow elevators and parking across the hotel reduce the score slightly.

Amenities include a pleasant rooftop pool and working parking, but flats may lack basic kitchen utensils, and some units have outdated/noisy equipment — overall mixed but functional.

Amenities such as the pool and breakfast received positive comments; however, there were issues with the elevator and insufficient controls.

Amenities such as the pool and sauna are generally appreciated, but some inconsistencies noted.

Mixed notes: described as 'not cheap but delivers' with generally good experiences; minibar and drink prices and some service inconsistencies slightly lower perceived value.

Many guests describe the hotel as good value or excellent cost-benefit, with several repeat stays, though a few note it can feel pricey for longer stays.

Guests feel they received adequate value considering the positive aspects, but some feel enhancements are needed.

Value perceived as low due to cleanliness and service issues, despite some enjoyment of amenities.