Gemma Hotel & Apartment Near Dragon Bridge vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are tired, air conditioner not cold, and old hotel.

Beds and city view rooms were frequently described as comfortable; some rooms had outdated fixtures (worn bathtub, loose shower) and isolated issues (insects) but overall room comfort is good.

Generally acceptable, though some reviews suggest improvement is needed.

Common complaints about noisy air conditioning and uncomfortable beds.

Room filled with mosquitoes, disgusting smell, and unsanitary conditions.

Multiple guests reported dirty or poorly maintained rooms (spiders, stained towels, missing soap), and one review explicitly called the hotel very dirty — cleanliness is a clear weakness.

Mixed sentiments; mentions of cleanliness issues like a dirty hallway.

Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, such as dusty air conditioning and dirty pool.

Close to the Dragon bridge.

Consistently praised as centrally located and near the beach with sea/rooftop views; many guests valued the convenient location.

Positive remarks on location, being convenient with nearby attractions.

Location is generally well-rated but with some mentions of distance from major sights.

Staff was unfriendly and argumentative.

Several reviews praise friendly, helpful staff (named staff help noted), while a minority report indifferent reception or lack of assistance on arrival — overall service is strong but with occasional lapses.

Some positive mentions of staff being friendly but also criticism of overall hospitality.

Overall, reviews mention friendly staff and good service.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Mixed reports: some praise breakfast, others — including a strong complaint — called breakfast very poor and noted disappointing fruit variety; inconsistency is the main issue.

Limited dining options nearby and complaints about restaurant availability.

No specific mentions, assigned target overall rating.

Pool closed for maintenance and limited facilities.

Rooftop pool and sea views are positive highlights; limited/social spaces (no bar) and policies (deposit, early check-in fees) reduce perceived amenity quality.

Adequate amenities but some issues reported, such as inadequate pool depth.

Some reviews highlight good pool but with cleanliness issues.

For the money charged, there are far better hotels.

Several guests said the hotel was good for the price, though unexpected fees (early check-in charges, deposits) and mixed breakfast quality affect perceived value.

Overall value is seen as reasonable given the location and services.

Multiple reviews state the hotel offers good value for the price.