Louvre Hotel

When my boyfriend and I arrived at the hotel in t middle of the night, the man who checked us in was extremely friendly, however we were very disappointed by the state of our room. We had requested a double room but when we got there it was just two single beds pushed together. Also there was a light in the room which couldn’t turn off as the switch was broken and t he main light looked like it was about to fall off the ceiling. Other than these things, the bedroom was fine and had a fridge which was useful. The bathroom however smelt funny (not because of us!) and the shower tap was about to fall off and the shower head had water coming out of the sides of it and so water would go everywhere. The shower space was also too small to have a shower curtain as it was be stuck to me as I showered. Also the drain in the shower was clogged and there was a drain in the room where water would bubble out when we used the shower or sink, causing the room to flood. The balcony also was tiny and didn’t have a view at all and we constantly had to smell the smoke from people on other balconies who were smoking cigarettes constantly on their balconies. We didn’t really use the pool area very much as the beach was just a minute away and the pool area was quite small and smelt vaguely of eggs. Again we didn’t like the other people smoking around the pool so we didn’t use it too much, but the actual pool was nice and refreshing. The breakfast was alright really and the other areas of the hotel was clean. Despite our room being not great, at one point we passed a different room which was being cleaned at the time and the door was open and we saw that this room was much nicer than ours and looked like how the rooms look on the hotel website, so maybe we just got unlucky with the room. And the hotel was in a very good area with lots of bars and nice restaurants as well as the beach just a minute away.

Arrived in Gouvia at about 10pm and dropped off outside the hotel. First impression - couldn't believe how old and dated the hotel looked. Reception area also dated - looked like a hotel from the 60's or 70's. Biggest shock was to come when we were shown to our rooms. Reasonable amount of space but dingy, gloomy and smelly! Immediate reaction was to find another hotel and pay the difference. However, the next morning hotel manageress agreed to change one room immediately and the second room within the next 5 days, so decided to put up with it till then. First problem – the first room switched ended up having rats visiting the balcony area every night - rats can carry various diseases some of which can be serious if passed on to humans. Long story but had to report it to loveholdays to get some action. They turned out to be completely useless in the end. After sending photographic evidence - on more that one occasion - a pest control company was sent in which dealt with the problem - which lasted for at least two days, then the rats returned. To cut a long story short, the hotel management told loveholidays that the droppings were from pigeons and therefore there was no problem. Loveholidays quickly accepted this, presumably as a way of dismissing the problem even though they had been sent at least ten photographs - of rat droppings! Also, second room did not get changed so had to endure the horrible room for the duration of the holiday. The hotel was overpriced - stayed in a better hotel last year for two thirds of the price. It was dirty, breakfast was basic to say the least and the staff really didn't seem to care. Gouvia itself is a very nice resort – plenty of shops and restaurants, beach nearby and central location – within walking distance of Corfu Town – if you enjoy walking. Would I recommend this hotel - only as a very last resort. It's a grubby hotel but the most concerning issue is that they have a rat problem (not pigeon) - lots of waste land behind the hotel - so be warned, especially if you have children!!

Arrived early morning no problem with check in very friendly man on the desk. unpacked didn't have time to inspect the room till later found the room very good a little T.L.C. needed but don't let that put you off. Plenty of space for your cases, bed comfortable changed every day. There was a telly in room also a fridge no tea or coffee making facilities. Bathroom smallish but does the job towels changed every day. Pool area very good clean tidy no problem getting sun bed when needed. Bar area great very friendly staff always made you welcome. Breakfast not a lot of choice but ok cheeses,meats, toast,fruit, yogurts and so on. Gouvia is not a very big resort but the hotel is well positioned for shops and restaurants. All in all would we stay here again absolutely.