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82 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Sleep is a mixed bag: the setting can feel peaceful, but weak soundproofing lets voices, plumbing and banging travel between rooms.

Check before bookingRecent reviews document intrusive noise from neighbouring rooms, corridors and upper floors.

100 reviews about this · 49 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.1 (city average 8.9); our evidence assessment is 6.2. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to small and dated. Beds, pillows, room size and views draw praise, while bathrooms and sound isolation are the main weak spots. It suits guests who value character and space more than a polished, modern finish.

Guest evidence & score details+

Guest room

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1 / 6 of 49 we hold

Bathrooms45 reviews

40 disliked4 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Beds and pillows38 reviews

16 disliked22 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Room size18 reviews

3 disliked15 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Views18 reviews

3 disliked12 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

The room was large and comfortable

so luxurious and the bed was so comfortable with multiple types of pillows

What guests complained about

Rooms are small and outdated

But I didn't get enough sleep - the mattress in my room was way too hard and sound isolation is not good enough for a 5 star hotel (you can hear people speaking in the next room)

91 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.3 (city average 9.1); our evidence assessment is 5.5. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The public areas are attractive and cleanliness is often praised, but room upkeep is inconsistent.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews document bathroom-cleanliness issues, poor housekeeping, uncleared garbage, and a dirty public toilet.

281 reviews about this · 10 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.4 (city average 8.7); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Staff are often friendly and helpful, but service does not consistently match the hotel’s luxury positioning. Guests describe excellent assistance alongside slow check-in, long waits and weak follow-through when problems arise. It works best if you value warm interactions and can tolerate uneven efficiency.

Guest evidence & score details+

• Friendlinessguest review evidence
  7.5
• Responsivenessguest review evidence
  5.5
• Check-inguest review evidence
  5.5
• Problem solvingguest review evidence
  4.5

Lobby

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1 / 6 of 10 we hold

Staff and service260 reviews

60 disliked196 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Check-in and check-out38 reviews

26 disliked8 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Housekeeping7 reviews

6 disliked1 likedlast mentioned Jul 2026

What guests liked

The reception staff were extremely helpful and friendly

Helped w/ early check in and literally everything around my stay

What guests complained about

The staff seemed untrained and very slow

long waiting times for check-in and services

264 reviews about this · 15 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Breakfast can be a highlight, with a varied spread served in beautiful rooms, but execution is inconsistent.

Check before bookingSome supplied guests report cold food, poor coffee, slow replenishment, inadequate staffing and long queues.

Guest evidence & score details+

Breakfast can be a highlight, with a varied spread served in beautiful rooms, but execution is inconsistent. Some guests report cold food, poor coffee, queues and slow replenishment, while restaurant service and prices also divide opinion. Book it if the setting and choice matter more to you than speed and consistency.

Breakfast

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1 / 5 of 15 we hold

Breakfast222 reviews

48 disliked166 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

On-site restaurant and bar82 reviews

40 disliked38 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

Coffee32 reviews

18 disliked13 likedlast mentioned Oct 2026

What guests liked

Breakfast was served in a beautiful dining room and was excellent

the cocktails were beautiful and the food was outstanding

What guests complained about

The service at breakfast is very slow and only a few waitresses work to be honest and you get your tea when you finish your breakfast

Coffee cold every Day

How we got to 6.2

Supports the score

• Breakfast is described by supplied guests as varied, plentiful, delicious, or exceptional.
• Images show a buffet with fruit, pastries, desserts and prepared food in ornate dining rooms.
• Multiple dining rooms and a bar are documented.

Pulls the score down

• Some supplied guests report cold food, poor coffee, slow replenishment, inadequate staffing and long queues.
• Price and restaurant food quality receive mixed guest assessments.
• Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected examples, not prevalence estimates.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

131 reviews about this · 11 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The pools largely live up to the photos and are a genuine strength, especially for relaxing or swimming.

Check before bookingSome guests report cold pool water, including recent complaints about the indoor pool.

Guest evidence & score details+

The pools largely live up to the photos and are a genuine strength, especially for relaxing or swimming. The outdoor area can feel cramped, while cold water and noise affect some visits. It is a good fit for guests who want resort-style downtime rather than a spacious, quiet pool deck.

• Viewfrom 11 photos
  5.0
• Cleanlinessguest review evidence
  8.0
• Spaceguest review evidence
  6.0
• Matches the photosphotos checked against reviews
  8.0

Pool

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1 / 6 of 11 we hold

Pool131 reviews

37 disliked90 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The pool was so beautiful and relaxing

What guests complained about

the pool area is quite small and doesn’t feel as well maintained as the rest of the property

How we got to 8.0

Overall pool provision is clearly good: two pools, strong guest praise, attractive and private outdoor surroundings, and evidence of lap-swimming suitability. The score is reduced by documented cold-water complaints, indoor-pool noise, and limited decking relative to guest volume. The corpus reports 131 pool mentions, including 37 detected complaints and 90 detected praise mentions; these counts are lower bounds and do not establish prevalence.

Supports the score

• Two pools are documented: one indoor and one outdoor.
• Guests describe the pools as beautiful, relaxing, and suitable for swimming.
• The outdoor pool is described by one guest as approximately 25 m long.

Pulls the score down

• Some guests report cold pool water, including recent complaints about the indoor pool.
• A recent review reports that the pool decking is small for the guest volume.
• One recent review reports that the indoor pool was noisy.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

47 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 8.4 (city average 8.6); our evidence assessment is 6.2. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The hotel is peaceful and well served by taxis, but it sits outside the main sightseeing hub.

Check before bookingThe hotel is outside the city centre and access to major attractions, bars and restaurants often requires transport.

3 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Wi-Fi is available and some guests find it fine, but there is too little evidence to rely on it for demanding remote work or calls.

Check before bookingNo measured speeds or detailed performance testing was supplied.

7 reviews about this · 3 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

The room has a desk suitable for basic laptop use, but it is not designed as a comfortable full-day workstation.

Check before bookingA supplied review reports no usable electrical plugs near the bedside or elsewhere, with difficult-to-reach outlets near the desk.

Guest evidence & score details+

The room has a desk suitable for basic laptop use, but it is not designed as a comfortable full-day workstation. The traditional chair and awkwardly placed outlets are the main drawbacks, and curtains may let in sunlight. It is fine for short tasks, less suitable for intensive remote work.

• Chairfrom 3 photos
  4.0
• Natural lightfrom 3 photos
  6.0

Desk · guest room

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1 / 3

Desk and working space4 reviews

2 disliked2 likedlast mentioned May 2026

Wi-Fi and internet3 reviews

1 disliked2 likedlast mentioned Jul 2026

What guests complained about

etc must use hare to reach outlets near desk in sitting room…very inconvenient

How we got to 5.5

The photographs consistently show a dedicated desk and chair, supporting basic work use. The score is reduced by a supplied report of difficult-to-reach desk outlets and by limited evidence about sustained comfort, equipment, and actual work performance.

Supports the score

• A dedicated desk with a chair is visible in supplied room photographs.
• The desk appears suitable for basic laptop use, subject to outlet access.

Pulls the score down

• A supplied review reports no usable electrical plugs near the bedside or elsewhere, with difficult-to-reach outlets near the desk.
• The visible chair is a traditional wooden chair rather than an identifiable ergonomic task chair.
• Curtains reportedly do not fully block sunlight.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

12 reviews about this · 1 photos available · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 9.2 (city average 8.2); our evidence assessment is 5.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

There is a bright fitness room with several cardio machines, but recent feedback calls it dated and under-equipped.

Check before bookingRecent reviews describe the gym as dated, under-equipped, or below expectations for a high-class hotel.

Guest evidence & score details+

There is a bright fitness room with several cardio machines, but recent feedback calls it dated and under-equipped. It should cover a light workout, though serious trainers may find the equipment range limiting.

Gym

Gym12 reviews

6 disliked5 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

the poolside feels lovely and the fitness room is well equipped

What guests complained about

Gym is a little dated and could do with some more equipment

How we got to 5.0

The gym exists and offers visible cardio equipment with strong apparent daylight. However, recent supplied reviews describe it as dated, under-equipped, and below expectations for the hotel category; one also reports failed air conditioning. The retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative, while corpus statistics indicate 12 gym mentions and 6 detected complaints across the stored corpus. Overall this supports an adequate but distinctly non-luxury gym assessment.

Supports the score

• Fitness center exists.
• Large windows provide substantial apparent daylight.
• Several cardio machines are visible.

Pulls the score down

• Recent reviews describe the gym as dated, under-equipped, or below expectations for a high-class hotel.
• Equipment variety beyond cardio is not established.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

24 reviews about this · analyzed Oct 2026.

Guests rate this 8.9 (city average 8.3); our evidence assessment is 5.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Value is one of the hotel’s weaker points: guests praise the historic setting and occasional standout experiences, but some feel the price exceeds the service and room condition delivered. It is most defensible for travellers paying for atmosphere, grounds and heritage rather than consistently modern luxury.