Beyt al Salaam in Zanzibar City

I’m not sure what exactly was renovated in this hotel — it still feels completely rundown. The furniture is old and outdated; while the style seems to aim for a rustic look, there are limits to how far that can go. I’ve stayed here several times, and not once has the air conditioning worked properly. There are huge gaps under every door, which makes every sound from the ground floor perfectly audible even on higher floors. The location is very noisy, and with the old windows, it feels like I’m sleeping right on the street — every car, motorcycle, and loud conversation can be heard clearly inside the room. Some rooms are full of mosquitoes, which suggests no measures were taken to address that problem. The staff, although present, tend to be quite noisy and inattentive, especially during breakfast, which is very limited in choice. The only positive aspect is the location, but unfortunately, it doesn’t make up for the poor comfort and lack of maintenance. I will not be staying here again.