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Reviews of The Zen Den Pool n Gym Included 27

2031 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA, Birmingham, 35233, United States

Review score

Based on 1 apartment review

3.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    5.0

  • Staff

    2.5

  • Value for money

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    3.0
    The property fell far below expectations and caused unnecessary stress on our visit to America.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Our recent stay was very disappointing, and unfortunately I cannot recommend this apartment. From the beginning, access into the building was confusing, and the instructions provided were not clear. Once inside, the hallways and lift leading to the apartment were dirty and had an unpleasant smell, which set a poor first impression. The apartment itself was not equipped for a longer stay. While there was a microwave, there were no suitable dishes or basic kitchen items to actually prepare meals, which made things very inconvenient. The biggest issue, however, was that we were without air conditioning for three days. The room became unbearably hot and stuffy (over 80 degrees), and opening the window wasn’t an option due to heavy traffic noise outside. It wasn’t until we requested a partial refund that the air conditioning was finally fixed. The handling of compensation was equally frustrating. Despite initial discussions of a 50% refund for the disruption, we only received a very small amount—less than 10% of our ten-day stay—and only after several weeks of chasing it up. The property management kept blaming delays on waiting for the host to reply, but it was clear they stalled until they were paid by Booking.com. Customer service through Booking.com was also unhelpful. Online chat queries went unanswered, and the whole process was distressing. Overall, this stay fell far below expectations and caused unnecessary stress.

    There were no keys to the apartment, it was an electronic entry. The location of this apartment was great, with a supermarket, restaurants and bus services all close by, which made our stay very convenient. The pool was also lovely and a nice place to unwind. The property was responsive to messages, and helpful with smaller requests. For example, I asked for extra pillowcases as a couple of pillows didn’t have any, and these were delivered. When the TV remote didn’t work, they guided us through downloading an app as a temporary fix and later provided two replacement remotes, so we eventually had a working TV. Overall, the location and pool were definite highlights, and the quick responses to requests were appreciated.

    Stayed in July 2025

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