First trip in a couple of years so I am just very happy about that. Now, this can be a great hotel but it was good enough for what we wanted.
Check-in. Greeted at the car by a bellhop. Always a good start. We were there with another couple for the Chopin competition. We had a Jr Suite. Our first room was like a suite with two distinct rooms overlooking the courtyard. Next day we asked for another room in the same class and we got one large room overlooking the street. That was more to our liking and we appreciated they were able to accommodate. One strange thing was in the first room, the toilet seat was not connected to the toilet. However, it was fixed immediately. They also provided a bottle of wine. Nice.
The room itself was spacious. Only drawback was the closet was a bit small and the room safe was pretty high. But we can live with that. The toilet is closed off and it also had a separate shower and tub. The toilet supplies were pretty standard. The bed was very comfortable and I especially liked the squishy pillows. They may have more firm ones but we did not ask for any. We were in room 311.
The Breakfast Buffet is back!! We found the hours very accommodating, the room was nice and the food selection was good. The service was also good so we enjoyed every breakfast. Note if you book it at the front desk the night before, it will save you some money.
Only disappointment is the bar. We like to have a nightcap with our friends. One time the bar was closed to a private party. All nights, it closed at 11 or before. We went to the Raffles bar across the street but it would have been better if our hotel had a bar with decent hours and was available. Also, there was a Lanes restaurant that was used for a private party but was not 'officially' open at this point in time. Should be opening in Nov.
The location was fantastic and also liked that they had transportation available out front. It cost more than a taxi but much more convenient. The main street closes to traffic on weekends so cars need to navigate the streets behind the hotel.
The Bristol Cafe is a nice place for a quick bite. One complaint, we wanted to eat breakfast there and the front desk told us it opened at 8 but did not open until 9.
As for Covid. They have rules but the guests either followed them or they did not. No one challenged anyone so you do what you can yourself if you want to be safe. The staff usually wore masks.
I would stay here again.