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Lovely hotel in a stunning location.

We loved the building's historic, architecturally delightful, exterior and its' beautiful period interior decoration and the bar/lounge area. Initial reception staff we met were not helpful to us or knowledgeable about the hotel history. In fact we had arrived 1 hour ahead of check-in and even though the hotel was quiet and the room already prepared, reception would not let us check-in early. There are a few issues with the hotel itself. No lifts are available to carry luggage or aged guests to higher floors. We were on 3rd floor and the room we were in was unable to provide hot water (we ran it in the washbasin for 20 minutes before giving up). There is an electric shower, with a weak flow by any standards and with the shower head dangerously located in the curve at the end of the step-in bath. No wardrobe, poor in-room coffee facilities and rotten TV, but the outdoor park and gardens were worth spending time with. Overall I'd describe this hotel as a brilliant wedding venue and ok for 1 night visitors. For longer term guests the facilities are just not up to modern standards and not having hot water in the room (due to old, lengthy plumbing I'd assume) was disappointing.