The good things:
Although it is in an alley, it is conveniently located close to a Metro stop (10 minute walk).
Two helpful female receptionists, who went out of their way to help us organise taxis,and ensured a smooth check-in/check-out (while some others completely avoided even eye contact!)
The room smells of cigarette smoke, and the tea cups were never washed! (but housekeeping did a decent job in the general upkeep of the room).
The hotel had Best Western premier material, but there was no suggestion that it was part of BW, and it is far from being one of their premier hotels.