Bright 70m Apartment near City Center & the Loire

😊: The apartment itself is attractive, bright and spacious, and at first glance it looks stylish and modern. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen was generally well equipped, and check-in was straightforward.. 😢: Unfortunately, the longer we stayed, the more we felt that the apartment looks considerably better than it functions and that some of the fittings, maintenance and overall management do not match the impression created by the interior. We reported a number of pre-existing issues shortly after arriving, including non-functioning shutters in the living room, a window that had to be lifted to open properly, a broken hook on the pole used for the bathroom roof windows, loose door handles and various visible signs of wear. The shower was another example. It has both an overhead rain shower and a handheld shower, but throughout our eight-night stay we could not work out how to select one or the other. Both ran simultaneously, sometimes with the rather bizarre result that noticeably warmer water came from the overhead shower than from the handheld one. We specifically asked for instructions near the beginning of our stay but never received an explanation, so we simply had to use it like this for the entire stay. The non-functioning shutters in the living room were particularly problematic because of the summer heat. The apartment, which is directly under the roof, was already at 32°C when we arrived and reached up to 35°C during our stay. Without functioning shutters, keeping the heat out was extremely difficult. We consequently needed to keep the windows open whenever possible. Mosquito nets would have been a very worthwhile addition: without them, we ended up with more than 20 mosquito bites between us. Cleaning also left room for improvement. The two fans were extremely dusty, the dishwasher had not been emptied, we found bottles left behind by previous guests, and after stripping the bed we discovered a large and unpleasant stain on the mattress. We also found a bucket containing a considerable amount of water underneath the water heater and reported this immediately. Communication with the concierge was unfortunately another major weakness..

😊: V spacious and comfortable apartment, well-equipped with modern fittings. 15-20 mins walk from city centre; bakery and supermarket nearby; residential neighbourhood; no problems to find free street parking close by. Communication with hosts was efficient, timely and personalised.. 😢: On second floor, stair access, which might prove difficult for anyone with limited mobility..

😊: Bright flat in very pleasant location. Excellent amenities, including washing machine. Easy walk (or bus) to historic centre..