The staff and facilities were excellent, as was the breakfast. The Hotel was well appointed, clean, well organised and had character. On the downside, parking is limited and awkward in manoeuvring; only about 8 or 9 usable spaces, then it’s off to an expensive public car park. There is a nightclub opposite so on our Friday and Saturday night stay, we were able to enjoy their clients’ revelry until the early hours from our front-facing room. The room itself was good, but lacked storage space for unpacking and, with no lift available, the 36 stairs and a confusing maze of corridors, steps and fire-doors made for a difficult arrival and departure with luggage. In the event of a fire, I’m not sure we’d find evacuation that easy. So, a very nice hotel with excellent staff but not sure we’d return for the negative aspects.