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Reviews of B-aparthotel Kennedy

3 out of 5
B-aparthotel Kennedy
Stadhoudersplantsoen 18, The Hague

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 465 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 465 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 3 Nov,2023
Dear Ingo, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and helpful staff. The room was tidy and quite nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 30 Jun,2023
Dear Max, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Aomar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 26 Jun,2023
Dear Aomar, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Utku

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 5 May,2023
Dear Utku, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Executive suites have little in the way of cooking facilities. That was my mistake, I usually book a 1 bedroom apartment. The building is safe and quiet. It has free laundry facilities which are very useful. It has air-conditioning which again is useful. The beds are comfy, and the rooms are quiet at night. My only gripe is the dark brooding look of the rooms. Dark woods and a bit lacking in colour. I hope they upgrade them sometime. But this place is a positive place to stay, and everything is good. The TV is not a smart TV, so no casting from youtube. :D Overall I would recommend this hotel. It is in a great area of the Hague. Easy for the coast and the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 1 May,2023
Dear Gary, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us and enjoyed our hotel.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Ilmari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 25 Apr,2023
Dear Ilmari, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

8/10 Good

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was the TV didn’t work my first 2 days there. Other than that. Tops
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 25 Apr,2023
Dear Miles, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.Thank you for informing us regarding the TV problem. We will make sure we look into the matter more to make sure this does not happen.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

2/10 Terrible

Jamel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 25 Apr,2023
Dear , We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We were sorry to hear you were not satisfied by your stay. We wish we could have a few more information to make sure we improve ourselves and fix any issuesWe hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

2/10 Terrible

Viggo

Fooled
At the check out I was informed that the price would suddenly be higher because a fault in the system. Will never go back there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 20 Apr,2023
Dear Viggo, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and help us improve ourselves. We were sorry to hear that you were presented with extra charges upon check out. Please note that as the reservation was made through a third party, we have no control over their systems and faults. We had tried contacting the third party before your arrival to solve the problem but unfortunately with no results.We will take your comment very seriously and we’re sorry for any inconvenience. We are constantly working to improve ourselves and we regret that you had a bad experience.We do hope that you’ll give us another opportunity for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

bernhard

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 6 Apr,2023
Dear Bernhard, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was good
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 12 Dec,2022
Dear , We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotelsTeam B-aparthotel Kennedy

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 29 Jun,2022
Dear , We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us. We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Z

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 29 Jun,2022
Dear , We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us. We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotels

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 19 Sept,2022
Dear Jullie, We would like to thank you for trusting B-aparthotel Kennedy with your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant stay with us.We hope to welcome you again at B-aparthotelsTeam B-aparthotel Kennedy

8/10 Good

Hakam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from FD on 24 Aug,2020
Dear Hakam, Thank you for your evaluation on your stay! We would love to welcome you next visit! Kind regards, Team B-aparthotel Kennedy

6/10 Okay

M, Toronto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: clean, environmentally friendly practices, easy check-in, good privacy. Cons: painful check-out process, breakfast not worth add-on pricing, nearest grocery store some ways away, no kitchen sink so difficult to clean dishes outside of limited bathroom sink. Recommendations: try to minimize the time the single elevator in the whole buily is put on service. Because of a series of events following a delayed check out process, I ended up missing my flight.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 28 Jan,2020
Dear M, Thank you for your evaluation and comment on your experience. We're very sorry for the bad experiences. The room you booked was an Executive room. Its is close to a normal hotel room. We can always pick up the dishes and bring new dishes to your room. If you need anything, you can always ask the reception. We're very sorry that you missed your flight and that there was a delay. Although this is hard to believe that this is the reason you missed your flight. Kind regards, Team B-aparthotel Kennedy

8/10 Good

Frederik

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Team on 10 Mar,2020
Dear Frederik, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What more do you need?
All very easy and efficient - everything I needed. Even easy rent of excellent bicycle! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Team on 10 Mar,2020
Dear Matthew, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a three day conference at the World Forum and decided to stay close by. Love where it is situated. Although a little far from the city centre, I do enjoy the calmness and the green surrounding. The apartment was well designed and very modern and the kitchen useful. My room was in the lower floor. Since the rooms had large windows privacy becomes a little of a concern if I don't pull the shutters down. Next time I will try book rooms in the upper floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Team B-Apart on 28 Oct,2019
Dear, We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We hope to see you again some day!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from The Team on 19 Sept,2019
Dear, Thank you for your feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Team B-Aparthotels on 9 Sept,2019
Dear, Thank you for your comment on your experience. We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from The Team on 5 Sept,2019
Dear, Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

6/10 Okay

Siddharth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Room for improvement
The hotel property was good and in good condition - but the level of cleanliness in the rooms has scope for improvement. For eg. window sills were not cleaned properly. The crockery was not cleaned properly, had to reclean and use. The biggest disappointment was the gentleman at the reception when we arrived. He was curt bordering on impolite, with an unwelcoming and unfriendly attitude. Not the first person you want to encounter when you enter the hotel and are checking in. On the other hand the lady who was at the desk, later when we went was the absolute opposite. It would have been a very different rating had she been there when we arrived as opposed to the person we met.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 13 Aug,2019
Dear Siddharth, Thank you for your stay at B-aparthotel Kennedy! We’re are sorry to hear you had a bad experience during your stay by B-aparthotels. We will take your comment very seriously and we will discuss this internally with our colleague. Sorry for the incovenience. We constantly working to improve ourselves and we regret that you had a bad experience. We do hope that you’ll give us another opportunity for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Modern property, great service along with great central area loved staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 8 Aug,2019
Dear, We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your beautiful comments on your experience. We would like to welcome you again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely living area and bedroom, room bathroom was fantastic too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 8 Aug,2019
Dear, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

8/10 Good

Juan Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Team B-Apart on 28 Aug,2019
Dear, Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second visit we hope to return
Our daughter is a student in The Hague this is our second visit staying in the apartments we really like the cleanliness the space and the quiet, comfortable accommodation Now that we know the area we know that we can get the tram to the centre or to the beach with a local travel card
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from The Team on 9 Jul,2019
Dear, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels!

6/10 Okay

Ahmadu, Abuja

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend the property to visitors and tourist visiting Hague
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 9 Jul,2019
Dear, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Elek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in May 2019
Response from team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 11 Jun,2019
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel

10/10 Excellent

Furat

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & Fabulous property, friendly staff Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Romy on 27 May,2019
Dear guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels! The Team!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Romy on 27 May,2019
Dear guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. TheTeam

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Great location - we could walk everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from romy on 24 May,2019
Dear guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again in our hotel! Kind regards, Team B-aparthotel Kennedy

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility is brand new and in great condition but hotel could not provide a converter when we needed one and if you wanted the room cleaned each day or a late check out that cost extra. I was also not very impressed with breakfast we paid extra for. The location was not far from the city center and a short walk from the tram but the hide away bed was the most uncomfortable sleeping apparatus I’ve ever experienced. It sagged in the middle and you could feel every spring through the paper thin cot. I barely slept the entire stay due to discomfort. Regular bed seemed very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 21 May,2019
Dear Karen, Thank you for your evaluation and comment on your experience. We will take your comment very seriously and we’re sorry for the inconvenience of the cleaning in the room. We constantly working to improve ourselves and we regret that you had a bad experience. We do hope that you’ll give us another opportunity for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, a little far from downtown
Great place to stay: good size one bedroom apartment, modern room layout, clean, friendly staff. The only downside is that there isn't much to do / see / where to eat in the area and it's a little bit far from the action (35 mn walk to downtown). But overall we enjoy staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Romy Podgaietsky on 10 May,2019
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. Next time you visit our hotel, please come by the reception we can explain everything about the tram and bus in the Hague! You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel

8/10 Good

Juan Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good services
Good services for a reasonable price bearing in mind the high cost of living in The Hague.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Romy Podgaietsky on 2 May,2019
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 24 Apr,2019
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 3 Apr,2019
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 26 Feb,2019
Dear guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 1 Jan,2019
Dear Damien, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Udey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a very good experience
A very comfortable stay. the rooms were spacious and well set up. Even the self check in was an easy process. Overall a lovely experience. Much recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 27 Dec,2018
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Self contained apartments, with little fuss and all the required amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 25 Dec,2018
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel

10/10 Excellent

Arjang

Very clean and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 26 Nov,2018
Dear Arjang, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too short wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 31 Oct,2018
Dear John, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. We look forward to welcome you again for a longer stay ;)! Kind Regards, Team B-aparthotel Kennedy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The apartment was really lovely and the staff were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 29 Oct,2018
Dear Traveler, Thank you for your stay at B-aparthotel Kennedy! We are pleased to read that you liked the room. Thank you for your evaluation and comment on your experience. We hope to see you again at B-aparthotels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very independent, clean and modern, staff were very helpful and well located walking distance to the World Forum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 2 Oct,2018
Dear Traveler, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Team B-aparthotel Kennedy

10/10 Excellent

Ramon, budel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little hidden gem
Really impressed with this place ,spacious apartment very clean ,friendly staff ,free parking and wifi I will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from B-aparthotel Kennedy on 11 Sept,2018
Dear Ramon, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotel Kennedy!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay. Communications clear and responsive. Apartment spotless. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel on 5 Sept,2018
Dear Guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment on your experience. You are always welcome at B-aparthotels! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 1 Sept,2018
Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback on your stay at B-aparthotels. We like to welcome you again at B-aparthotels! Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and modern
We stayed here, at this time, due to a booking mistake that I couldn't change, that is my biggest complaint, the hotel refused to work with me trying to fix my mistake even 10 minutes after I realised I booked the wrong date. The hotel was nice, even with the reception being closed at the time of check in, the instructions were simple to follow to retrieve our keys. There were a few minor issues with the room, nothing worth detailing though. The staff at the desk on our day of check out were also very service orientated. A pleasant stay, I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 13 Aug,2018
Dear guest, We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your comment and feedback on your on your experience at B-aparthotels. We are taking your remarks into consideration regarding and will work on improving it. We hope to see you again @B-aparthotel Kennedy

8/10 Good

Chris, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet and functional
I've stayed here a couple of times. Lovely handy location, excellent staff. Very quiet with good rooms. Beds are tired and need new mattresses, the floors demand slippers as they get dusty and cold, the decor of black and white grinds on you after a few days, and it feels a bit bleak and lacks colour and life. The white walls show up every mark. It needs a colour and warmth upgrade in the apartments. But don't get me wrong, it's an excellent base, the bathroom and kitchen is excellent. They need a bit of life adding to the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Team B-aparthotel Kennedy on 25 Jun,2018
Dear guest, Thank you for staying at B-aparthotel Kennedy. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your evaluation and comment on your experience. We are taking your remarks into consideration regarding and will work on improving it. We hope to see you again at B-aparthotel Kennedy.