The staff was first-rate. The breakfast spread was good & varied, and the views from the roof-top breakfast room were really nice. The location is in the heart of the old district, which is a plus. That means the hotel is an easy walk to sites, as well as shops and places to eat. The problem is the street noise. If you stay in the back of the hotel, there's less noise but also a small window & no balcony. If you stay in the front of the hotel, you get large windows & a lovely balcony, but you hear the cars honking all night -- unless you stay on the 7th floor. The 7th floor front room is really the best bet -- you get a wonderful balcony, large windows, and reduced street noise. You have to pay extra for it, but it is worth it.
