9HOTEL REPUBLIQUE

I am deeply grateful to everyone that made my stay at 9Hotel Republique one of the best boutique hotel experiences I have ever had!! The strike was going on so they did not have the staff they would normally have during such a busy time of year and yet they made me feel as though I was a VIP!! I was upgraded to a room with a huge bed and a wonderful rainfall shower (with excellent water pressure). It was clean and quiet and absolutely what I needed! The lobby was decorated for the holidays with a perfect little tree and twinkly lights and I immediately felt at home from the moment I arrived. Everyone working during my stay made every effort to meet all of my needs...and they did! There are lovely snacks out every day and there is wine to purchase by the glass...which I did, and I sat by the tree and relaxed in the warmth and charm that surrounded me. I love everyone that worked while I was there, from the manager, to the front desk staff, to the lovely housekeepers (who had so much to do since they were short on staff).

Great location, nicely renovated, clean and generally friendly staff. However, rooms are quite small (barely enough space to wall around the bed) and ours didn't have any coffee/tea not a kettle nor any USB charging ports so needed to use all outlets and adaptors to charge phones. Outside our bathroom window was the smoking area which isn't great when you're trying to open and get some fresh air. Breakfast was limited and did not offer fried/poached eggs - only scrambled eggs whenever it wasn't too busy. We had our last breakfast on a Sunday and there was nothing lef, a number of people were waiting with empty plates - no pastries, no granola, no eggs or fruit and the coffee machine was not working. There is a nice relaxing seating area near the reception but no bar as such, just a self service wine and alcohol station on tap.. I am not sure whether this is a 4 star in comparison with others I would class it as 3 stars.

Rude service, not the safest neighbourhood, tiny rooms, air con not functioning

The staff was very unaccommodating and a bit rude. When booking we were given an option for two beds or one. We chose two and noted two guests but upon checking in they told us two beds was not possible, nor would we be able to get 2 keys. The room only came with one towel, which I’ve never experienced in a hotel ever before. Also there was a large stain on the furniture and red wine stains on the flr that had not been cleaned.

Very nice staff and stay.