The family that runs this no-smoking hotel has filled the town house with all sorts of antiques and curios, including an English grandfather clock and a screeching exotic bird in a greenery-filled conservatory. Every room is different—styles range from tastefully old-world to cluttered and kitschy—but all make you feel like a visitor in a much-loved house. The mother can be fearsome, especially if you don't respect the silence rule, but an authentic stay is guaranteed. Some rooms have bathrooms, others small shower units. Pros: good price for location and quality, each room has a kitchenette. Cons: the area can be a little unsafe in the evening; there are no safes in the room, but the hotel has a general one.
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