Booked a reservation here through Italian hotel website - it had a charming photo of a courtyard. Well that courtyard, which is to an office building and has nothing to do with the hotel, is the only charming thing. Desk person/manager was quite rude, and actually very frightening. He demanded cash for entire stay, even though website stated we could pay by credit card. Website also stated non-smoking rooms, and parking for cars (we had a rental with us). There was no parking, and the room reeked of smoke. There was no breakfast (I believe this very frightening looking manager went somewhere to get a box of donuts or something if necessary). We told him we had to leave to go get more cash to pay for the bill and, when he went to the restroom, we ran as fast as we could out of there with our luggage! We were assisted by a very nice, courteous man at the Hotel Brittania (which I would recommend highly) in finding alternate accomodations. It was supposed to be a 3 star hotel. The gentleman at the Brittania told us The Everest is frequently used by prostitutes on an hourly basis, and we were very wise to run away! Beware! Do not go near this strange, horrible place!