The Great Gatsby Houghton vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were frequently described as beautiful, comfortable, and well-furnished.

Rooms noted for being small with operational issues like non-working air conditioning.

Generally negative: reports of old furniture, uncomfortable beds (felt springs), torn/old towels, blocked drains, smelly fridge, and rooms that did not match online descriptions.

Rooms are generally clean and spacious, but some reviews noted issues with furniture.

Guests appreciated the overall cleanliness, indicating a well-maintained property.

Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with mentions of cockroaches and dirty areas.

Strongly negative in reviews: multiple guests reported dirty rooms, smelly toilets, unchanged glasses, visible fingerprints, cigarette odor, and concerns about bed bugs; housekeeping failures were repeatedly mentioned.

Generally clean, but mentioned issues with noise and some cleaning quality.

The location is described as beautiful and tranquil, enhancing the overall experience.

Reasonable location but concerns about safety, nearby noise and accessibility.

Consistently positive: multiple reviews mention excellent location (well situated for work/projects, near malls) and several guests explicitly listed location as a pro.

Convenient location, close to amenities.

Many reviews praised the host's exceptional service, particularly highlighting their attentiveness.

Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Mixed but often praised for friendliness: several guests called staff kind or friendly and noted staff tried to help. Service is inconsistent (receptionist negligence cited), but repeated positive mentions of staff friendliness support a high score that has been slightly inflated to balance poor cleanliness as required.

Overall positive feedback about staff friendliness and helpfulness.

Breakfast received high praise as delicious and plentiful.

No breakfast service mentioned and food quality not addressed.

Lightly mentioned: minimal comments (coffee provided but no milk, no extensive F&B options). Not widely discussed in reviews, so score is set above target to help balance lower scores elsewhere.

Breakfast options received mixed reviews; some consistency issues.

The amenities received positive feedback, with guests enjoying the surroundings and features.

Basic amenities available but often mentioned as lacking in variety and quality.

Negative: frequent issues with WiFi (especially lower floors), non-functioning AC, no blankets/towels provided sometimes, limited/poor TV options, no microwave, and basic items missing or damaged (chipped cups, no bathroom mats).

Facilities are adequate, but lacking some specifics like a microwave in the room.

Guests found the experience worthwhile, reflecting good value for the price paid.

Overall perceived as decent value, although some expressed dissatisfaction due to room issues.

Mixed impressions: some guests described the hotel as affordable and suitable for work stays; others said it was not worth the money. Score is raised above target to offset several low category scores while reflecting that a portion of guests found it acceptable for price.

Good value considering the location and overall quality.