The hotel has real old-world charm, the hallways full of beautiful furnishings reflecting the strong literary history of the city. The hotel staff, especially at reception, was exceptional -- seemed genuinely pleased to welcome guests and offer assistance. The room was spacious, nicely furnished, though the street noise left a bit to be desired. Steps from the most famous tourist sites in the town centre. The buffet breakfast was very good, and extra coffee was cheerfully granted. The free, ground-level parking behind the hotel with rear access was convenient. The wireless apparatus must be fetched from the front desk and involves a long cumbersome cord, and the clip on the connector which secures it to the computer was broken. It would be tremendously helpful to give directions to the parking area on the website, or tell car drivers where they can park while they check in. Quibbles aside, this is excellent value.