Review

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Primarily for business travellers, this huge 307-room hotel lends itself well to leisure stays at the weekends when rates fall dramatically. It’s a popular meeting-place and its huge, high-ceilinged lobby is always bustling with people.

If you prefer the kind of hotel where you can remain anonymous and come and go without even being noticed, this is for you. That doesn’t mean that you won’t get good, personal service if you want it. Although the hotel is part of an international chain, it still retains character and charm.

Some of its bedrooms are a bit chintzy, but they do have all the necessary facilities. Pay a bit extra and you can upgrade to a club room where you’ll have access to an exclusive club lounge. Other special features include an outdoor garden and a decent, 24-hour health club.