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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Luxurious apartment in the center of Florence, excellent location, lots of kitchen equipment, huge, suitable for a group of friends, family, we will be back again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great solution. From the window you can sleep looking directly to Palazzo Vecchio and its winderful and iconical tower. Just behind Uffizi and few steps away from the most important historical... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service. £250 security deposit supposed to be not taken unless necessary. Guess what, the system not working so another company involved. Deposit taken but will not be refunded f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First of all, I asked for early check in and they responded by sending the keys at exactly the time and despite it was written than there should be extra fees for this early check in, they never... See more

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  1. Holiday Apartment Rental

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SWEETSTAY is a hospitality company based in London that specialises in sourcing medium term accommodation for corporate professionals in relocation and short term accommodation for holiday makers in different locations in Europe, Asia and Europe.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an extremely pleasant stay

We had an extremely pleasant stay. The location is perfect, close to the central train station and walking distance to the main street Buenos Aires (around 15 minutes). There is a lot of bars, restaurants around the property. Besides, very clean and cosy apartment with a lot of amenities. I would choose this place again for my next visit.

January 17, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Valletta by Sweetstay never again

Valletta by Sweetstay never again, after three days looking for another accommodation. No contact person on site, everything is automated. The code for the key box is only given a few hours before arrival. Steep, well-worn stairs to the studio. You can't stand upright anywhere. Shower directly in the room, the toilet in a tiny chamber without a mirror. Hardly any space in front of the stone arch in front of the induction hob, no explanation on how to use it. Black mold on the device above the TV, this only with Netflix, nothing works without an account. Existing toaster defective. Draft through the door to the balcony, large gaps on the floor. You have to crawl into the right half of the bed, you can't stand up due to the stone arches. In front of the entrance door to the studio is a regular parking lot, often so busy that you can hardly get into the studio
Rented via booking.com, same review there

January 13, 2024
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Reply from Sweetstay

Dear Michael,

It's important to set the right expectations when booking an apartment. You've reserved a very convenient 35 sqm studio (check it on this link: https://www.sweetstay.com/valletta-studio-hosted-by-sweetstay?kross_cache=1) with a typical Valletta old building layout. The numerous photos provided should give you a good idea of what to expect. Please note that this is a budget accommodation in a fantastic location, not a five-star suite. Additionally, the apartment is advertised as self-check-in, so you should not expect to meet anyone upon arrival. The induction hob is now a standard facility, making a user manual unnecessary for something so intuitive. We regret that you did not enjoy your stay, but we believe the issue lies more with the guest expectations than with the apartment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I promise you need to Go elsewhere

Go elsewhere

Andrea has some very well deserved negative ratings. He will play with pricing, cancel reservations and then tell you how he did it because he didn’t like your attitude. I have never dealt with someone so unprofessional before in the hospitality industry. Avoid him and sweetstay at all costs.
Andrea continued to change the rate and since I was already paying a fair amount, I questioned him. Anyone who would prefer the money is used for Israel and not Andreas pockets would do the same thing.
Everything I stated was true. It’s sad that even Airbnb could not rectify the situation with Andrea. All they could do is apologize.

Update- It is pathetic that the owner of this business continues to try and bully me to take the above honest review down.
I just got another notice from Trustadvisor that he is reporting that I made a mistake. I have more than enough proof to back up my claims.
There is absolutely no mistake. I believe the owner is truly one of the most unprofessional dishonest people I have ever dealt with.
The best news is finding that out before we arrived I was able to find a much better place. We are in a truly luxurious apartment now and we didn’t have to deal with the insanity of someone who demanded to know every persons full info.
When in Jerusalem do yourself a favor and rent from Isrentals. Their condo in city center is a new building with everything you can want. They are honest, easy to work with and most of all professional.
They didn’t tell me they had high prices because this is a popular time of year to visit Israel. Only a complete liar tells someone that it’s high demand this time of year - there is a war. Only a complete liar would say I was looking for a discounted holiday. That is truly the most idiotic thing. I am so thankful that we didn’t stay in the apartment he is renting now.
Please believe all the bad reviews on here when it comes to this guy / company. I have had nothing but fantastic experiences with the other 2 companies I rented from in Israel for this trip. I hope whoever owns the apartment that Andrea is renting out sees the response he gave me, other bad reviews and fires him. They didn’t deserve to lose revenue because of his ego. I feel bad for them. He doesn’t have his clients best interests at heart. Save yourself the heartache of dealing with him and go elsewhere.

January 2, 2024
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Reply from Sweetstay

Dear Cheryl, in your review you forgot to mention that you booked a luxury flat with a swimming pool for 1 person. Only AFTER booking, did you say that you would host an indefinite number of people between 8 and 10 (the apartment sleeps a maximum of 6 people by the way) because you wanted to use the flat as your personal retreat for a supposed charity you are running (whose name, odd enough, you couldn't even provide). Anyone who has used Airbnb knows that the price cannot be changed after the booking has been finalised, it's just impossible, so your accusation of 'playing with the price' makes no sense and it's completely fabricated. It is also well known that the price in hospitality varies depending on the number of people, no one books one room for one person showing up in 8, unless has bad intentions or is not fit to live in this world. Finally, it was you who cancelled the reservation, not the other way around, once you realised that you would not have an easy time subletting our flat. No money has been charged for this reservation, you booked and cancelled all within 30 minutes, Airbnb was not even involved and there was nothing to set right other than your dishonest attempt to book and sublet our property. Using the tragedy of the war as an excuse not only to get a discount holiday but also to make some extra money is shameful and sad.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service. £250 security deposit supposed to be not taken unless necessary. Guess what, the system not working so another company involved. Deposit taken but will not be refunded for 10-14 days. Now a week overdue and still not paid. Emails go unanswered, phones not answered.
Apartment in Gibraltar was tired, flower beds on balcony dead, IKEA bed collapsed on first night, food left it kitchen cupboards, host 30mins late on arrival.
Never again.

By the way, you’re going to court.

October 10, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super apartment in Milan

I rented an apartment in Milano Piazza della Repubblica. Everything was great. The communication, the person who welcomed us and overall the apartment. Totally new, fully furnished and very well cleaned.

October 6, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

Awesome to hear you had a great stay at our Milano Piazza della Repubblica apartment! Happy you liked the place and enjoyed the service from our team.

We're here for you next time you're in town. Thanks a ton for sharing your thoughts!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sleeping under Palazzo Vecchio

Really great solution. From the window you can sleep looking directly to Palazzo Vecchio and its winderful and iconical tower. Just behind Uffizi and few steps away from the most important historical point of Florence as Ponte Vecchio, Duomo. Wonderful if you want to visit all city center and live in a originally Renaissance house. Easy access for checkin and good communication with staff.

October 23, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

Hi there!

Wow, it sounds like you had an amazing time in Florence! It's fantastic that you enjoyed the views of the Palazzo Vecchio and the close proximity to all those iconic spots. There's nothing quite like living in the heart of history, right?

We're also super glad to hear that check-in was a breeze and you found our team helpful. We always love to make things as smooth as possible for our guests.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Remember, we're just a message away if you're planning another adventure soon. Can't wait to help make more memorable moments!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely apartment

Lovely apartment, great location couldn't ask for better.
The house was clean and very comfortable. The host responsive and all the team helpful before and during our stay.
We will back to stay with Sweetstay for sure

October 10, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

Hi there!

Thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time with us! Thanks for the love for our apartment, team, and the whole experience. Can't wait to host you again soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Communication bad

Communication bad. No direct contact possible. And I don‘t know until now who I‘m talking to. I don‘t like that. It seemed like bot talk.

October 7, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

Hello,

we are genuinely sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with our communication channels. It's important that you feel heard, understood, and valued when you reach out to us.

We want to assure you that we are real people dedicated to addressing your concerns and improving your experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!

I would recommend TO NOT use this company. We had numerous issues with a 2 bedroom apartment in Gibraltar. They are basically running down properties at the expense of owners. The apartment was not properly made-up, lack of towels, bedding, not cleaned and the Greeter was super aggressive .....i wont leave picture or videos......but we have both......we left after 1 night of a 3 night stay......and not even an apology from this scum of an outfit......btw they do not have an active phone line......just Whatsapp messages ONLY from somewhere a long way away......so you are on your own.

Ironically when i called the Greeter after the 1st night he was not at all surprised that we left after 1 night.......i suspect that he had definitely been in this position before........if you paid with a CC then pursue a S75 chargeback claim if you got stuck like me..........but never again !!!

By the way an month on from the original review...there is no sign of Sweetstay returning the £250 damage deposit, but instead expect an additional cleaning charge to the one that was already included in the booking cost.

Fundamentally dishonest people........dont read just this review.......read all the reviews where things have gone wrong.....you are very much on your own.....and will be fleeced !!!

September 17, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

We regret to see this comment, though its details are unclear and untraceable. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@sweetstay.com for further assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

I recently rented a 2 bed 2 bath in Florence with SweetStay. The apartment is in bad need of repairs. Among the concerns the second floor shower had black mold all over the shower wall and needed resealing. The shower would flood through the shower door onto the floor and into the bedrooms.The electrical outlets in the kitchen were scotch taped to the wall and the dishwasher duct taped. The stair rails were coming away from the ceiling and not secure. There was to garbage chute; we were advised to dump our garbage in the piazza nearby by Sweetstay. There was no place to plug in a hairdryer as the outlets would not take a standard EU plug. The Wifi did not work on the second floor. And the worst was that SweetStay ghosted us during our stay and did not resolve the bathroom issues. In all my stays in vacation rentals over 20 years I have never had an experience this poor. I am reasonable but this was really bad.

August 13, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BELIEVE THE NIGHTMARE REVIEWS!!!

Oh how I wish I’d read Trust pilot or google reviews instead of believing the clearly curated reviews of this shower on Booking com!!

Can’t go into too much detail on here for legal reasons, suffice to say this was THE worst treatment I have received as a customer on holiday in my life.

(Their agent cancelled my booking mid conversation when I was on a bus with my son just 5 minutes from arriving, saying they were marking me as a ‘no show’ in mid conversation, well aware of my half hour delay caused by Florence's nightmare permit holder only driving zone!
Leaving us literally on the streets of Florence at night with nowhere to stay!
(I had to pay a premium to a hotel that night)
They then refused to let us even stay there for the two following nights! Cancelled the entire booking, and refused to reimburse us the €648 I had paid them for 3 nights!

And yes, I have full evidence of this. Whatsapp messages as well as Booking.com messages (which they somehow managed to delete record of, but I fortunately took copies of before they deleted them!!)

August 23, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simply Shameful!

This company completely ruined my birthday celebrations and showed no remorse about it. They gave us the wrong key code and we could not enter our property. We tried for an hour to open (four people in total). We contacted them for help through the app and by calling but no one answered. On top of that they implied that we were lying and refused to give us a refund. Worst customer service ever encountered. Never did they explain to me why no answer answered us or why there was no emergency contact number. Please avoid.

July 14, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience; this is not the level of service we aim to deliver. However, there seems to be a misunderstanding. We make every effort to ensure our guests receive accurate information and prompt assistance. Our records indicate that we provided the correct key code prior to your arrival and that our customer service team has a strong track record of responsiveness. Additionally, we maintain an emergency contact protocol for urgent issues.

Regarding the communication, we will review our call logs and support messages to understand any gaps in our service that may have occurred during your attempt to reach out. Our intention is never to imply any dishonesty on the part of our guests, and if that was how it was perceived, we apologize for that impression.

We are committed to clarity and transparency in our refund policy, and we only deny refunds when certain conditions apply. It's important for us to examine what led to this situation, and we would certainly address any shortcomings on our part.

We understand that your birthday celebration did not go as planned, and we regret any part we played in that. We would like to engage with you directly to discuss this matter further and explore how we might be able to rectify the situation to your satisfaction. Please contact us at a time that suits you so we can work towards a resolution.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company I have ever had to deal…

13th March 2026 - Still waiting on a reply from my Whatsapp messages and emails, but nothing

Another update: nearly 12 months on and Sweetstay have still not supplied any evidence of the so called damage, emails have been sent constantly and still nothing, get your act together and do your job, send me the proof!

Worst company I have ever had to deal with! Sent nasty messages via WhatsApp because I left them a one star review, accused me of lying and now just seen a transaction of £68.89 has been deducted from my account but no idea why... avoid this company at all costs...
Just to add to this, I have just seen the reply I have received about my one star review, these people lie through their back teeth, they now state that we knew on booking that we had to pay for air con, no we didn't, I can even show them the booking confirmation but low and behold, their website has now been edited to show coin operated...I never said that we paid 3 euros for air con, we never put it on, got told to change my brand of coffee as it tasted like plastic from the kettle, this company do not know how to take criticism, avoid, avoid, avoid

Update: as you can see from below they have not got a clue, they denied taking any money from us now they are saying it is for damages? We have no idea what damages, provide evidence Sweetstay just like I have had to do to prove we stayed in this god awful apartment

Another update: I am supposedly sending inappropiate messages, not quite sure where you get that from, trying looking at your own messages and by all means make my messages public as I can confirm I will not be embarrased one little bit, nothing received from Swikly at all, if I had received anything why would I be messaging you? Send me the proof of damage because we have received no communication from anyone, I will not go away until you can send me the proof...

May 3, 2023
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Reply from Sweetstay

I must respectfully disagree with the characterization of our company and the sequence of events described. Our response to your review was not intended to be hostile, but rather to address the concerns you raised. The £68.89 transaction you mentioned was a deduction for damages incurred during your stay, which is a standard procedure outlined in our rental agreement and was only actioned after careful consideration and evidence of the said damages (and prior leaving any review!)

Regarding the air conditioning, we believe there has been a miscommunication. We make it a priority to provide clear information about the amenities and their associated costs. Any updates to our website are made for clarity and are not retroactively applied to past bookings. We have records of the property's features at the time of your booking and are confident in their accuracy.

The comment about the coffee and the kettle is also surprising as it doesn't reflect our approach to guest feedback. We take all criticism seriously and use it constructively to improve our services.

It's unfortunate that you view the deduction for damages as retaliation. We assure you it is a standard process applied fairly and consistently to all guests. We are committed to resolving disputes amicably and professionally, and we remain open to discussing this situation with you directly to address your concerns and clarify any misunderstandings.

UPDATE: We utilize a service called Swikly (https://www.swikly.com) for security deposits. This platform allows guests to document the apartment's condition both at check-in and check-out through photos and an inventory list. Any claims for damages are subject to Swikly's strict policy, requiring concrete proof and documentation of the alleged damage. Swikly presents this documentation to the guest, offering an opportunity to contest the claim. The final decision rests with Swikly, following their thorough review process.

Your allegations of being unaware of the reasons for any deductions are disingenuous, and your actions suggest a deliberate attempt to discredit our company with fraudulent claims. Additionally, your pattern of posting multiple negative reviews across various accounts constitutes harassment. We have a record of the inappropriate messages you've been sending, including one from just this morning. If publicized, these messages would likely cause you considerable embarrassment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a sweet stay at all

We rented the Fleur de Mai flat in Malta through Sweetstay in March. The arrangement was made via Booking.com. The photos in the ad looked very appealing and showed a very nice flat in a good city location. The reviews on the Sweetstay site were consistently positive. Unfortunately, this did not correspond to reality in any way.
As soon as we entered, we noticed the stained carpet and the worn, broken sofa. Some of the furniture was damaged and the flat as a whole gave a run-down, worn-out and only superficially clean impression. In the master bedroom, one wall was completely covered in mould and one of the balcony doors could not be securely closed. We were absolutely appalled by the condition of the flat, as it was nothing like what we had expected.
We immediately took photos and uploaded them via Sweetstay's complaints portal. In addition, we contacted the manager on site and informed him about the desolate condition of the flat. We also informed him that we would not stay in the flat, because as an allergy sufferer I definitely did not want to sleep in mouldy rooms, and we demanded our money back because the flat did not correspond to the photos on the internet. From our point of view, the flat was uninhabitable.
The manager replied that we should use one of the other bedrooms and that he would send someone the next day to wipe away the mould. This was followed by a lengthy email correspondence in which we repeatedly made it clear that we did not agree with the flat in this condition and did not want to live there, as we did not consider wiping away the mould to be a sufficient measure.
The rent was also not so cheap that we just wanted to give it up. Sweetstay then cancelled the booking with Booking, so we could no longer access the mail traffic. We received a minimal amount back, which was just a tenth of the rental price. Sweetstay then stopped all communication.
We had the impression that the company, at least in Malta, does not care in any way about the properties it manages. Otherwise, the condition of the flat and especially the mould in the bedroom should have been noticed and repaired before new guests moved in.
We usually rent holiday homes or flats when on holiday. The Fleur de Mai flat was the worst flat we have ever rented. We are more than disappointed with the service from Sweetstay. We would have liked the manager to be more accommodating. All in all, Sweetstay gave the impression that they are primarily interested in making money. They did not care about the guests' satisfaction.

March 18, 2023
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