Geary Vacations from $115

This is obviously a budget hotel now. The house itself was once a very grand house and it has a fascinating history for sure. The views are good and our room was basic and clean, as well as warm. The bed in our room (56) had not been put together properly though, so there was a metal ridge down the centre that was raised up too high and should have been placed lower. Our main issue though was that we heard loud voices at around 4am. Men were walking around the corridors of the hotel and talking loudly, They did not sound like residents. The hotel gives travellers a key to their bedroom door but it seems that the main entrance to the hotel is open 24/7. There is a person looking after the hotel but he does not sit at the reception. So it seemed to us that people were able to come into the hotel during the night via the main entrance and wander around. This was for us a pretty unpleasant experience and we did not feel safe. The hotel needs to ensure that the main entrance is lockable and that people feel safe.

When carrying luggage and there are no elevators or can be a challenge climbing up and down stairs. Not for the elderly for sure

Lovely space close to the train station and very well located

Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff that is very close to city center (10-15 min walk)

We had no Internet connection while there. The parking situation is a bit ridiculous. And I was charged twice for my room!! I haven’t been refunded yet!