Located directly opposite the historic train station, this hotel is an historic building in its own right.
Our welcome was friendly and professional from an impeccably dressed young man who checked us in efficiently. All of the receptionists we dealt with in the two days we were there were similarly professional.
The hotel dates from 1913 but is Art Deco themed. Everything, down to the smallest detail, is elegant. The restaurant, where the vast breakfast buffet is served, is a must for any train enthusiast, as it is tastefully train themed.
We were intending to stay just one night but liked it so much, we ended up staying two. Our first night we stayed in a standard room on the 2nd floor and in fact, this was the room we preferred. Large, with a spacious angled bathroom, it was spotlessly clean, well appointed and beautifully furnished with Art Deco flourishes. The furniture is all solid wood. We loved that it came with a complimentary bottle of water. There was a fridge and a safe. And thankfully it had air conditioning that worked well as it was hot outside.
On our second night there were no rooms left in our price category so we moved to a superior room on the 4th floor. It was actually a bit smaller than our first room but had a few extras: nicer toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers, an espresso machine. We also would have had access to the wellness area but at 30 degrees that wasn’t something we felt like! A bit of a strange layout: the bathroom is right there as soon as you enter the room, without any walls! The sink is right next to the door. The toilet, I’m glad to say, is separate (and in a room of its own) though.
Both rooms were very quiet.
This hotel is the ideal base for exploring this surprisingly attractive and historically interesting city which is only a few steps away. Highly recommended.