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Rooms were comfortable, but some guests mentioned issues with noise isolation and room amenities.

Rooms described as comfortable, but issues with cold temperatures and noise.

Guests mention spaciousness but note some discomfort due to noisy beds or thin walls.

Rooms described as basic but comfortable, spacious and freshly renovated in places; one guest noted a small duvet stain and some expected ensuite facilities that some rooms lacked.

Guests generally appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel, although there were some minor complaints.

Mentioned as clean, but issues with incomplete amenities and dirty areas like spiderwebs.

Many reviews highlight that the property is very clean and well-maintained.

Repeated praise for very clean rooms and spotless communal bathrooms; one guest mentioned a small stain on a duvet and another disliked shared facilities, but overall cleanliness is frequently highlighted as excellent.

The hotel's central location was praised, although noise levels were a concern for some guests.

Consistently praised for being very close to the center and train station.

Some reviews mentioned the walking distance to the train station and nearby amenities.

Several mentions of a very convenient position: walkable to town centre and station, easy motorway access and nearby bus stop — overall location is a strong positive.

Service was generally good, with few complaints about responsiveness and availability.

Some positive feedback on host communication, yet some complaints about lack of response.

Numerous reviews praise the owner, Markus, for being extremely helpful and friendly.

Host Markus repeatedly described as attentive, friendly and helpful with clear arrival instructions; however a few guests reported self-checkin confusion, phone lines not working and difficulty accessing the property which lowered this score slightly.

Breakfast and food options were generally satisfactory, but there were some complaints about variety and quality.

Not explicitly mentioned, but basic expectations were met.

No specific mentions, but reasonable expectations for a budget hotel.

Limited F&B offerings but appreciated small extras (bottled water, coffee tokens); no formal dining service reported.

Basic amenities were available, but there were some complaints about limited facilities and poor WiFi.

Complaints about missing coffee supplies and inadequate heating.

Facilities were noted as convenient and clean, but some guests suggested improvements.

Nice touches like included bottled sparkling water, coffee-machine tokens, very good hair dryer, in-room fridge and plentiful sockets; shared kitchen/bathroom setup noted for some rooms.

Guests had mixed opinions on the value for money, with some feeling it was reasonable and others mentioning issues with pricing and services.

General satisfaction with price compared to services offered.

Guests believe the hotel offers practical value for the pricing.

Multiple guests call it the best affordable option in St. Gallen and praise the fair Swiss price, making value for money a clear highlight.