3 night stay for local business, conveniently positioned hence the choice, Obviously a historical building can't be designed like a purpose built characterless chain, but depending on the nature of your visit this may either be welcomed, or a frustration. Staff were very friendly and helpful, just a shame they don't have a building that matches the standards they achieve. Room was small, full of patina....and cavernous bathroom had a shower that produced water at random temperatures, irrespective of its settings, stair carpet extremely dirty. Only the excellent staff would make me consider this as a suitable choice for a business stopover in the future.