Blue shore international hotel

On the plus side, I was able to check in a bit early. The room was spacious and clean, with a few minor issues (leaky shower, a bit of wallpaper peeling, and a loose baseboard), but these didn't significantly impact my overall positive impression. You can't drink or smoke inside the hotel, but there's a designated smoking area outside. The promised free shuttle service took three days of back-and-forth messaging to discover the hotel doesn't actually offer one. The pool and hammam are in a separate area; you need to book a time slot, and then you'll have it all to yourselves, which is free. The hammam was good, but the pool was ice cold – we couldn't even get in. Breakfasts were modest but enough to get by: semolina porridge, cheese, sausage, one salad, and one main dish. The most important thing, and a huge plus, was the comfortable, large beds.

Honestly, we don't understand how this hotel got the rating it has. 1. Our booking included a free airport transfer, but we couldn't get through to anyone on the provided phone numbers – they were all outdated. When we checked in, the staff just smiled and confirmed it. 2. The heated towel rail in the shower was dripping, and every morning I had to empty a full bucket of water. 3. The entire hotel, including our room, is incredibly tired and desperately needs cosmetic repairs and a thorough deep cleaning. 4. The room reeked of cigarette smoke. 5. Breakfast was meager and monotonous. 6. The electronic key consistently demagnetized. 7. The furniture needs repair. 8. The walls were stained.

Good hotel with a convenient location. The dining staff and housekeepers were friendly.

They advertised this hotel as opening in 2025, but it's clearly been around for years. All the facilities are old and run-down, and I even saw bugs crawling in the room this morning! This place is actually the Huacheng Hotel. Same hotel, same owner, just two different names.

This hotel must have been renovated. The room was small, the sheets had dust and hair on them, there were bugs in the room, and I couldn't get used to the breakfast.

Pros: Close to the metro, markets are within walking distance, as well as a small shopping center with Safiya Cafe and other shops. Our triple room looked nice and luxurious from the outside. Bottled water, toothbrushes, and slippers are provided daily, and bed linen and towels are changed every day. There's a working hammam and a small pool. Breakfasts are mostly repetitive, though some items are occasionally swapped out. There's enough variety to choose from and you can certainly get a good meal. The bathroom has a good hairdryer and drying racks. There's also a small fridge and a kettle in the room. The large wardrobe has shelves on one side and hangers on the other. The hotel has an elevator. Cons: The room left a strange impression, but you get used to it. Specifically, the bathroom door handle was loose, and if you turn off the main light before leaving the room, you can't turn it back on from the hallway. You have to use the switch near the beds (and sometimes re-insert your key card multiple times). One of the bedside lamps didn't work. The hotel is next to some kind of bird enclosure, so you often hear roosters in the morning (it's not disruptive, just a fact if you sleep with the window open). The air conditioner is positioned to the side of the beds, near the pillows but higher up, so you can't sleep with it on at night as it blows directly in your face (just a fact: even at 16°C, it still felt a bit stuffy, even in March). The kettle doesn't turn off automatically; you have to unplug it or lift it off its base. When booking the hammam and pool, they tell you it will be exclusively yours for that time – but several times, two or three rooms ended up being booked for the same slot. Not a con, but a funny fact: during check-in, we weren't informed that the key cards need to be re-magnetized once a week, otherwise you can't get into your room. So when my key card didn't work, I had to go back down to find this out. They fix it quickly, though. Overall, it was a good experience :)

Facilities: The pool is quite small, more like a bathhouse masquerading as a swimming pool. Hygiene: The hygiene is poor. I found a bug in the breakfast. Environment: The location is convenient for transportation, with the subway station just a 5-minute walk away. Service: The staff are enthusiastic.

Clean and comfortable

Decent breakfast.