How to write a review that actually helps people

Good reviews are specific, fair and recent. Here's a simple structure.

1. Context: who you are (student, professional), sharing type, how long you stayed, what you paid.
2. Rate by category: food, cleanliness, safety, Wi-Fi, staff, value — not just an overall star.
3. Examples: "Wi-Fi dropped most evenings" beats "Wi-Fi bad".
4. Photos: rooms, washrooms, food. No faces of other residents without consent.
5. Balance: what you loved and what could improve.

Every review earns you points — and helps the next person decide.