The intimate Quentin England is one of a series of adjoining buildings dating from 1884, each of which is built in an architectural style of the country whose name it bears. A connoisseur's delight – adorned with a Tudor gable and five-step gable – the Quentin occupies the England and Netherlands buildings. Rooms are simple and vary greatly in size, but are all cozy and clean. The tiny breakfast room is particularly enchanting, with flower boxes on the windowsills, dark-wood tables, and fin-de-siècle decorations. Behind the reception desk is a small bar and espresso machine (perhaps on loan from the neighboring Italian building?). The hotel offers tremendous character and attention in place of space and facilities. Pros: friendly staff, close to museums. Cons: no-frills rooms, guests must pay in advance.
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