Lovely, new bath for my
single room
by Lacristinasingle room
A very good hotel for the price. Especially in winter. And especially if you ask for the Rick Steves' rate. This rate is usually from 10-40 euros less per day (for a single room).
he Aberdeen is newly renovated throughout, nicely decorated, very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. Conveniently located - about a 10 minute walk to the train station. A safe location, too, as it is just across the street from the Ministry of Defense. They have individual heaters for the bathroom, which is nice on a cold morning. Don't expect a view, but otherwise, a nice hotel indeed. Highly recommended at these prices. So I stay here often when not renting an apartment. There is free internet and use of a computer if you don't want to bring yours.
The twin room we stayed in during February 2006 had one of the smallest showers imaginable. Don't drop the soap! But it's probably wrong to complain when we paid only 71 euros per night for four nights for two people. Amazing!
On the other hand, when I returned a week later in March, we opted for two single rooms, but we each got the use of a double each - and the showers in these rooms were larger. Prices were still very reasonable; only 64 euros per night per room.
My only (minor) complaints were a slow running shower drain (this was in a single room in 2004) and terrible coffee at breakfast in the coffee urn. Actually, the coffee was a little better in 2006, but still nothing to write home about. Now I just ask for a cappucino from the breakfast staff, and it is quite good!
They do offer delicious cornetti (Italian croissants) and panini (small fresh bread rolls) as well as cheese, some kind of ham/sandwich meat (which I didn't think much of), juices, cereal, milk, yogurt. In all, a fine breakfast at these prices.
They have special rates for readers of Rick Steves' book. Ask about a Rick Steves' discount, or on the website, look for "Rick Steves Guest Reservations."
