 This is an old building with limitations the reception is not as glamourous as at some hotels and the dining room is limited by architectural features meaning tables are slightly sardined around the edges The route through to the restaurant is rather dingey The air conditioning was a bit noisy The bar was smaller than I was expecting but quite pleasant The fruit bar at breakfast was disappointing a lot of under ripe melon on offer and few gluten free options 
 The staff were very pleasant and helpful Our room after a free upgrade was a nice size I think we would have found the standard room a bit small The location is great we didn t need to use the tube atall The pool and gym were very good The breakfast offerings of nuts seeds and creamy yoghurt were good and the omelette chef was a nice touch I liked the slight feel of faded grandeur and the decor of the ballroom looked nice where they hold tea dances and business events Overall I would recommend booking this hotel 