The hotel is 25 mins walk from the river making it 20-15 mins from the main shopping areas by foot, or 5 mins by Metro.
The room was adequate and cleaned daily. There were some cracked tiles at one end of the bath/shower. The bath was one of the mini type found on the continent with a step to sit on but as we only take showers ther was no issue. Plenty of v hot water.
Room well lit and looked onto a raised walled garden which was adequate. No views at all.
Outside the street is a bit of a disaster, crumbling 3 story houses amongst buildings that are being upgraded. Quite a poor area some alcoholics and beggars but not threatening.
50m away, the main drag, shops, excellent restaurants. Likewise up the hill towards the more well to do areas.
Staff were really lovely and all were helpful.
There is no lift, so if you are suffering from the heat, the final 2 flights are a bit tiring.
Would I return? Probably not but only because I would like a room with a view.
In this price range you get what you expect, no frills but then, I’ve stayed in accommodation in Tanzania that resembles an up turned basket, with malarial mosquitoes buzzing around my bed so I may not be the best benchmark for what is good.