Alameda de Hércules - Piscina privada

Great location in a nice neighbourhood. The apartment was spacious with good facilities. The rooftop terrace and pool was very nice on an evening.

Rooftop lights did not work and were not fixed during our stay, so we could not enjoy the terrace after dark

Very nice Very central Perfect stay

Un acierto de estancia.

Nada

Great location: just a short walk from Alameda De Hércules, with easy access to the city centre. Peaceful but lively area: the street felt safe and quiet, yet close to shops, cafés, and bars that came alive in the evenings. Spacious apartment: plenty of room for a family, with generous storage space. Nicely decorated rooms: homely feel and comfortable layout. High-speed Wi-Fi: reliable connection, useful for both work and keeping children entertained. Air conditioning: available in some rooms, which was much appreciated in the summer heat. Small but practical kitchen: included fridge, cooker, hob, and cupboards – handy for preparing simple meals. Rooftop terrace: a welcome addition with two sun loungers and a small plunge pool (approx. 7ft x 5ft). The children loved cooling off there, and it was a nice place to relax in the evenings.

Although the cleaner was still cleaning when we arrived, the apartment was dirty in places (used sanitary products in the main bedroom, mould in the shower room, leftover food in the kitchen, and damp washing in the machine). The apartment smelt stale, and the bathroom pipes gave off a sewage smell that spread through the property. Considerable number of dead insects found on surfaces. Shower room requires maintenance: the roof is leaking and the space is generally tired. The smell leading up to the roof terrace is unpleasant. The sun loungers are broken and the rooftop area requires attention. Three sets of steep stairs lead up to the apartment, plus another set to the roof terrace – unsuitable for guests with mobility issues. Both bedrooms had double beds instead of singles, making sleeping arrangements awkward. I ended up staying on the sofa for the week. One bedroom had an air conditioning unit but no remote control, so it couldn’t be used – very uncomfortable in August heat. Electrical fault: using the hob and oven together cut the power, making cooking difficult. Kitchen lacked some basic cooking equipment, especially for oven use. Fridge: Alarm beeping would go off in the night randomly which woke me up several times, I was pretty tired by the end of the week. There is a cannabis café two doors away, which is quite noticeable when using the terrace or pool. This wasn’t personally an issue for me, but it is surprising that it hasn’t been mentioned in other reviews, as not all guests may wish to smell cannabis during their stay.