8/10 Good
Chris
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall Good stay at the Building Hotel
The hotel has a good location, it was a 15 minute or so walk from Termini and not far from the Castro Pretorio station on the Blue Line (Metro).
On entering the hotel we where warmly welcomed by reception, quickly given the keys to the room and information about the pool, towels and spa access (fee applied).
The room was well presented, it was modern, but with wooden opening windows, a double bed, vanity table, mini bar, wardrobe, separate shower and bathroom and A/C.
We did experience a problem in room 219, however, we didn't complain so I have kept the overall rating high but taken the factor into account: There was a damp smell from the shower, I suspect there may be something under the tiles, when you where in the room for a while, you adjusted, but if you left and come back you could smell it again very strong, like a mold/mildew smell. The shower itself was clean, but there was a really strong odor which i'm certain was not drain related. As we only stayed for 2 nights, we didn't let it worry us.
The Hotel lounge bar was fantastic, I understand it was a consecrated church, which made for a lovely ambiance with the stained glass windows, tiled floor and the veranda.
The pool was great for a dip, there was a lot of people on the day and not enough seating. The pool is freezing, but given the heat it was a welcomed respite.
Overall I would stay at the building again, but would mention if I had the same issue with the room.
Photos below are taken from a longer video
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025