An aristocratic corridor leading to the reception desk, the atrium (where the walls are partly made of original granite blocks), and the magnificent main wooden staircase, presided over by a lion statue—these are the elements that best reveal this building's 18th-century origins. The other common areas, including the restaurant and a reading room with a small library, have less character. Guest rooms are comfortable, with functional wooden furniture and striped curtains and bedspreads. Bathrooms have cream-color tiles and green marble sinks. Pros: Grand, quiet building; spacious rooms. Cons: The street looks a bit scruffy.
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