The builders were busy during 2008 creating an image change for this hotel. Although it has retained its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside has been revamped in a cool contemporary style. Guest rooms now focus on chic modern, making this a fave for trendy weekenders, and during the week, the smart business set. The location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose from a range of restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, as well as Irish cuisine. Pros: a stylish brand-new hotel offering excellent service; good value for money. Cons: area is thronged at lunchtime with office workers and even busier at night—noise is an ever-present reality.
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