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Hotel Califfo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Beach nearby
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Via Leonardo da Vinci 118, Quartu Sant'Elena, CA, 9045
  • Church of Sant'Andrea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Poetto Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cagliari (CAG-Elmas)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Apartment, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Quartu Sant'Elena

A family-friendly stay in Quartu Sant'Elena awaits you at Hotel Califfo. You'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Church of Sant'Andrea and 3.1 km (2 mi) from Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. 6458 square feet (600 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Quartu Sant'Elena hotel, attractions include Poetto Beach and Port of Cagliari.

What's nearby

  • Church of Sant'Andrea - 2 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea - 7 min drive
  • Poetto Beach - 8 min drive
  • Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana - 8 min drive
  • Port of Cagliari - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Elmas Aeroporto Train Station - 18 min drive
  • Cagliari (CAG-Elmas) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mai Tai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Passaggio A Nord Ovest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chaplin Cafè SNC di Festa e Oliveri - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Tiffany - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Faro SRL - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Califfo

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Hotel Califfo offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 6458 square feet (600 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Califfo. An area shuttle within 2 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Quartu Sant'Elena hotel is smoke free.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6458 sq ft of conference space
  • 600 sq. m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Califfo offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Quartu Sant'Elena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6,458 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 6 November and 10 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 6.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 6 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 35 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 6.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT092051A1000F2241

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Califfo
Califfo Quartu Sant Elena
Hotel Califfo
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant Elena
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Califfo Hotel Cagliari
Hotel Califfo Sardinia, Italy - Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Califfo Hotel
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Califfo Hotel Quartu Sant'Elena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Califfo?

Hotel Califfo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Califfo?

Yep, Hotel Califfo has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Califfo?

The closest beach to Hotel Califfo is Poetto Beach (7.4 km).

Does Hotel Califfo have a pool?

Hotel Califfo has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Hotel Califfo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hotel Califfo is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Califfo serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Califfo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Califfo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Califfo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Hotel Califfo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 415 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tywana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great. We found value for the little amount of money we spent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilda-Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel, the parking area outside had cracked pots lying about. Upon entering the reception area it was clean and fairly modern, misleading us to believe that our room would mirror this. We were given the key, then first red flag should have been the lift area, literally writing on the wall. Tiny and again dated. 2nd floor apartment, we entered, it was noisy and very dated. Metal ceiling panels with the air conditioner right above it. Noise was unbearable. Bathroom, cracked sink and shower curtain that obviously liked the feel of skin! Waant rhe cleanest curtain either. The hairdryer wouldn't even blow a cobweb never mind your hair! The shower leaked. Bedroom, two twin beds one sheet one pillow. We had to request extra linen and pillows. An old tv wall mount for the larger 1980's style tv with a tiny flat screen plonked on top, which was so high picture wasn't worth having. Not enough plugs, no kettle or cups, the facilities were shocking. The shutter on balcony kept falling down with a heavy thud. Balcony, no furniture to sit on. Not as described regarding hotel offering. No pool music, no atmosphere, no pool bar despite being mentioned, you had to get dressed and walk back up stairs to go to the cafe section in hotel. If you were lucky enough to find a member of staff to serve you. No pool bbqs at all. The pool was dirty. The blue tiles in pool taking on a lovely beige colour and the pool wasn't once netted and debris removed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ying

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff，not good facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 star at best
Really run down property. Got completely sunk by the photos online. Aircon only works- really badly at night. Not much to do in the area and only 3 restaurant's to choose from. Can’t say I will ever choose to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely a quiet accommodation so good if you’re looking for rest. Close to the beach and a couple restaurants and a grocery store. The front desk was super helpful, Valentina was absolutely amazing and from the moment we arrived we felt so taken care of, her energy and vibe was refreshing and she was friendly 10/10 for her!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room 6 in the residence building was spacious. The bathroom was nice, plenty of towels, great water pressure in the shower, but ran out of hot water when showering easily. Ants in the clothing cabinet and also on the floor near it and near the foot of the bed. Kitchen functional, but the only frying pan was old scratched Teflon. Stove and pan not suitable for cooking steaks. Bed not very comfortable. Hot tub near the pool did not work. Appearance of hotel is that it needs updating. Staff friendly/helpful. I sent a message to the hotel through Expedia asking if they could send my husband's swim trunks to us (forgot them in the bathroom). We would gladly pay postage. No response from the hotel. Disappointed in that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Francesca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the worst experience for myself and my child. We was bitten every night by bedbugs. My sons body is cover up in bites. I was woken with leaks in my bedroom pouring down from the ceiling to the extent I had to put a bucket and towels on the floor. Breakfast was the worst. For the 10 nights we were there. My son was unable to eat breakfast. When I complained about this, the staff was very rude and unhelpful. This hotel should be shut down. Not even a kettle for tea in the rooms or a bottle of water with glass. We practically met an empty room upon our arrival.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lucielane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappoint
I am very disappointed about Callifo Hotel, no Wifi Connect in my room during my 6 day stayed. My son stood in the corridor to get wifi connect to his tablet every day. The staff were not friendly, poor breakfast in the morning not much variety, cold coffee no tropical fruits, just basic cakes and biscuits. the bath towels stink.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

alberto

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cezary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Opinion
Overall the hotel is acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela, Oakville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The dinner and breakfast spread was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful even though most didn't really speak English but again, this is Italy, so I don't expect many to speak English.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginija

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel ****
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice!
Nice location. Supermarket and restaurant bar are near by. Breakfast was great! Clean and safe. Espresso eas really tasty .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartment.
Nice apartment, sadly the kitchen lacked an oven. Incredible value for money although there was little to do in the area and a hired car was needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was pretty much perfect, except the wifi which was weak.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk greeted us and immediately shouted our room # by hand I f us the key. If this would happen in the US, the clerk would have been fired in the spot. You never ever Disclose a room # in public. This hotel is NOT a 4 star hotel. Get your facts right Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Fenella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and good value
The Califfo is a little dated in the bedrooms and basic but value for money. All of the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and speak good English. The plumbing seems to be struggling as the toilets keep refilling unless the flush is forced back into position. We had a TV, safe and fridge in the room which was useful as there's a couple of supermarkets within walking distance and the food and drinks are very cheap. We just had breakfast at the hotel, which was continental and fresh coffees could be ordered from the bar as the urn option wasn't great. I'm Gluten free, so was provided with a basket with a variety of GF crackers, toasts and muffins each morning. To see the better parts of Sardinia you'll need a car if staying here or use the bus system which is actually simple to negotiate, particularly with the use of Google Maps and the hotel staff, as well as being excellent value. Short trips need a ticket buying in advance from the kiosk near the pharmacy across the road from the hotel, but longer trip tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. The pool area is lovely. Unfortunately the jacuzzi wasn't in action when we were there. Wifi was provided, but not great.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and staff - poor location.
The hotel itself was fine and the staff were very good and very helpful, it's biggest problem was it's location. It wasn't near the beach or the town, in fact it was near nowhere. The only plus part about it's location was the fact it had a bus stop right outside the hotel to take you somewhere where the was something to do. The menu was limited and quite expensive and only one restuarant across the (busy) road to eat. Pool and surround nice, wi-fi very good, bar area- not too good. Although a very nice hotel, we wouldn't stay there again - sorry :(
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant was lovely and all of the staff kind friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Nice staff. Decor a little dated, but served its purpose none the less.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018