 The hotel needs renovation On the lower floors this has begun and so the hotel may be in better shape in a few months The fittings in the room are all getting a bit shabby and need repair The maid service is rudimentary and they should do better Leaving dust on the floor in full sight is just sloppy The bar is nothing special but seems to be quite popular The television is very limited In other Axel hotels there are movies and series to watch or rent here nothing except basic cable The idea that there is a charge for the spa if you don t book a treatment is kind of astounding At the normal rack rates that is unacceptable 
 The Hotel is a hetero friendly Hotel in The Gay neighborhood so the location is good Actually location is the best aspect of the hotel at this point The Decor is modern in style The staff was friendly and mostly helpful The spa is nicely designed The bar on the rooftop is fine I was upgraded free of charge to a suite which was nice Quite a large room with living room on the top floor The room was comfortable if a bit shabby see next paragraph All in all an OK to Good experience 