4/10 Poor
Julie
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want to sleep do not stay here!
Hotel Alpina is in a fantastic location—just steps from the train station, which made getting around incredibly convenient. The hotel itself is clean, charming, and the staff were welcoming and friendly throughout our stay.
However, there is one major issue that would keep me from staying here again: the noise. There is a bar called Franky’s located directly beneath the hotel, and unfortunately, the noise from its patrons at night is overwhelming. When we entered the room and saw both earplugs and headphones laid out on the bedside table, we had a feeling it might be a problem—and it definitely was. The noise was so obnoxiously loud we couldn’t sleep at all.
To make matters worse, the rooms have no air conditioning. While a small fan and what appeared to be a portable A/C unit were provided, the portable unit did not work, and the fan offered little relief. With no way to close the windows without overheating, the full brunt of the street noise came right in.
It’s really unfortunate because the location is excellent and the staff are lovely. If you’re staying on a Sunday night (when Franky’s is closed), you might have a different experience. But personally, I would not stay here again due to the lack of sleep caused by the extreme noise.
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025