Urban Chic Apartments Near Center City

Me and my fiancé booked this apartment thinking it was going to be cozy, comfortable place to stay while we were in town visiting family for Thanksgiving, but instead , what we got was a masterclass in false advertising and disappointment. Let me walk you through everything that went wrong so you know what to avoid, for anybody looking for a place to stay. So first off The Booking Situation. We had originally booked the "Comfort Apartment," expecting a clean, modern space just like the photos on the listing, but apparently when we arrived, there seemed to be some sort of "mix-up," and we’d ended up staying in the "Design Apartment" instead. First red flag. Now this wouldn’t have been such a big deal if the apartment actually lived up to the photos or even basic cleanliness standards. But nope, from the moment we walked in, it was clear that this wasn’t the cozy apartment that was listed . Also the listing showed a tv mounted on the wall in the bedroom and also a sleek stylish staged living room. What we got was a TV propped, unplugged on a couch, like someone gave up halfway through setting it up. And the couch? It had a huge, disgusting stain on it. My fiancé and I didn’t even want to sit in the living room, let alone touch that TV. The other couch, a red one, was no better. It was covered in dirty spots, like it had been used for years without a single cleaning. Between the couches and the random furniture, it felt like the entire area was furnished by hand-me-downs from a hoarder’s house. Honestly, it was so gross and me and my fiancé avoided the entire area. Also they didn’t even tell us there was no Wi-Fi until the day we checked in. Who does that? If we had known, we would’ve stayed somewhere else. Here’s another kicker: after you book, they hit you with a $179 “damage deposit” fee. They don’t remind you about this upfront, it’s just tacked on after you’ve already paid. And if that wasn’t bad enough, there was another random extra fee added to the final price. I’m sorry, but that’s shady. At least be upfront about the total cost before people book. Unclean and Uncomfortable If you think the living area was bad, just wait until you read this. The bathroom window didn’t even have a curtain even though there was a brick wall in front of it, every time I used the bathroom, I felt like the I was giving off a free show it was really uncomfortable. And then there was the tub. It drained so slowly that by the time you finished your shower, you were standing in ankle-deep water. And once it finally drained (which took forever), it left behind some nasty, slimy gunk. I had to clean it myself because there was no way I was dealing with that every time I showered. Pro tip: When you're paying for an apartment stay, guests should never have to clean the bathtub themselves and the refrigerator should be thoroughly wiped down, not left with dirt on the sides. Cleanliness clearly wasn’t a priority here. Washer/Dryer That Don’t Work One of t