Complaints from Hobart Lodge range from lacking hygiene to owners having an "angry face" and looking like "he did not want to be there.
Some googling on Soheil Mehrab-Khani will clearly show he has 2 criminal convictions, both related to violence and a string of building and modifying without approval court cases.
Be warned before you book Hobart Lodge. Meanwhile the first reviews from Booking.com are in:
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- AngelinaFamily with older childrenChatswood,Australia23 January 2014Proximity to lots of restaurants in North Hobart.Caretaker, Sam looked like he did not want to be there. Not friendly or helpful. I had booked 2 rooms: one had a dirty toilet even though allegedly cleaned. The 2nd apartment had dirty floor next to bed- muddy foot prints and area under sink had disintegrated piece of sponge. Laundry is mean to be open from 8 am to 6 pm but opened after and closed before making it impossible for guests to use it especially when one is out sightseeing during the day.Did you find this review helpful?4.6
- JaeYoung coupleGladesville,Australia15 January 2014There was terrible place in the world. We stayed 3 night,they had surcharged without notice. So we asked that issues to agency. When we arrived, staff (the owner & wife) had angry face instead of greeting and complained what we request extra surcharge to agency. *internet signal always lost and just use in front of door. That mean can not use in the bedroom *need to ask more towels and hot drinks every day, but reception open late and close early. *there was too noisy outside unit. couldn't sleep well.0 of 1 people found this review helpful, did you?
3.3 - BrendaMature coupleSHEARWATER,Australia10 January 2014Only been opened a week and obviously Management are still experiencing some construction problems and lack of knowledge in accommodation letting. Location great, bed extremely comfortable, great kitchen-lacking in cooking utensils, bowls. Convenient parking.No towel racks, no lounge area (watch TV in bedroom), charged a surcharge on cr card without prior notice (this has now been refunded due to my official complaint). Brand new (unwashed ) tea towels provided. Appartments obviously let out before any inside detailing completed, ie sawdust in cupboards in bathroom, paint over metal window frames, grouting not cleaned off tiles, hole in ceiling next to Tastic. WOULD I STAY HERE AGAIN? No not at the current price.Did you find this review helpful?
6.3 - CathyMature coupleBertram, Australia6 January 2014LocationNo towel rail, no block out curtains and no wi-fi.0 of 1 people found this review helpful, did you?
6.7 - AnonymousMature coupleAustralia28 January 2014Great location, close to the bus stop and restaurants, supermarkets. The street is quite at night. *** The building is new, new carpet, good shower. Bed linen and towels change when necessary.Many things. Management does not know much about service. *** As a guest you feel that you do not have anything to say or wish. There is not enough furniture and the kitchen is barely equipped, no strainer, not enough pots, good cutting knife missing, no big bowls. In certain spots very dirty, like under the sink, disintegrated piece of sponge (cleaner used too strong chemicals to clean- excuse from management). Cleaner came once and did not clean under the sink. *** WIFI and laundry are not for the guests. WIFI is password protected and there is no code in the room and the signal is not that good either. Laundry is a joke, it is locked at all times and you have to chase the manager if you want to use it and pay $7.50 first. But you are also encouraged not to use it and use alternative laundromats in Hobart. *** Snack bar are the normal coffee and tea and cheap sweets. No milk *** There is no place to leave your luggage if you have to check out later. *** There is no love in this building, dodgy construction, weird management. I would not go there again, sorry.Did you find this review helpful?
4.6 - AnonymousMature coupleAustralia23 January 2014The position, the bed was very comfortable. The manager was very helpful.The entrance and outside areas of the apartment are very unappealing, the fully equipped kitchen needs bowls, strainer, wine and champagne glasses not plastic wine glasses. Cleanliness was barely OK.Did you find this review helpful?
7.5 - AnonymousYoung coupleAustralia15 January 2014It was located in a lovely part of north hobart where if you wander down the street you'll find nice pubs and cafes as well as a really lovely cinema. The apartment itself had aircon and heating and a really comfy bed!The building appeared to be quickly built with dodgy doors and locks. Also we were placed downstairs which was below street level; this dampened our experience as we were not told this would be the case.
