 It is in many ways a bar and event space with some rooms to rent The bar host was a parody of self regard who seemed to resent that he had to suffer hotel guests taking up space On the weekend nights the bar was rammed with stuffy self important types but then that s the neighborhood 
 The hotel hostess was brilliant kind thoughtful and always ready with a genuine smile The bartenders were gregarious enthusiastic craftsmen Given the opportunity they waxed rhapsodic about their spirits and mixes Tastes and jokes were freely offered The hotel itself is beautifully designed quirky and delightful All the small details were well attended And that shower oh that shower 