An exceptionally fine hotel, but.....
This very fine, characterful hotel seemed like paradise - until we met the bed-bugs. As experienced travellers, we were well prepared, squirted all around the bed with tropical-strength insect repellent and kept the light on all night. They didn't bother us any more. (We were perhaps remiss in failing to mention the problem to the staff, but in our experience creating a fuss sometimes pays but more often doesn't). What a shame, the bugs are our only complaint, but a devastating one. Apart from this unfortunate encounter, I would recommend this hotel to anyone (unless you want to spend time in the bar - as far as I know, there isn't one). Great location and ambience, large, beautifully furnished room, good breakfast and lots of service extras, such as fresh fruit delivered to the room, late check-out and free airport transfer. Check-in was a bit tedious and the reception staff, though friendly, were rather unsmiling and uncommunicative. Obviously, we have very mixed feelings about this place - would probably not risk it again, but the bugs might have been a one-off incident, so maybe other travellers should not be deterred.