The Royal Ivory was once a grand hotel, in the classic sense, with a vast lobby including shopping, upper class suites intended for lengthy stays and all the trappings that includes. Much of this remains, however the area has become what it is, the nana section, so a trifle seedy, and perhaps the aging of the hotel reflects this. Nevertheless, she is still a great place to stay, if this is the area you're looking for, with exceptional value for those huge rooms with king beds, kitchenette, dining area and so forth. Well worth consideration, and I for one would stay there again.