Centro, Brazil

Thin walls let you hear neighbors and hallway noise clearly, which wakes light sleepers. Staff quality varies wildly depending on who's working. Parking is tight and expensive, and the advertised gym is actually blocks away with limited hours.

Rooms smell like mold and dampness, have worn furniture with stains, and weak bathroom lighting. Noise from rooftop events disrupts sleep until 3am. Staff rarely speak English. Good location and ocean views don't fix these basic problems for the price.