We only stayed one night at this hotel, so we did not have a lot of time to explore the property and enjoy the amenities. The location is excellent, right in the heart of older part of the city, where all the museums, palaces, etc., are located. I think the hotel was built over 100 years ago, but it recently underwent a complete renovation, and was thoroughly modern. The room itself was average size, but nicely decorated. We didn’t eat at the hotel, but it had a beautiful open dining area and there were plenty of business people eating.

The only problem we had was with the decorating. This is the third “Le Meridien” property we’ve stayed at, and we’ve noticed a trend. They seem to place a high premium on artistic form, often at the expense of function. For instance, the chair seats were about 6 inches lower than standard, leaving you to feel like you were sitting in a child’s chair. And the sinks in the bathroom sat atop the counter, and were about 16 inches tall, which meant the counter itself was about 16 inches too low. My husband leaned over sideways in one of the lobby chairs, and it actually tipped over. It’s certainly not enough to prevent us from staying at Le Meridien hotels in the future, but more of a strange curiosity.

Since I have mobility issues, I should mention that the hotel was wheelchair accessible. However, it does require a special lift to get past the stairs to the reception area and rooms - the lift is hidden behind curtains and tables so every time you enter or leave the hotel, you must wait for assistance from staff. They were always prompt, but it was still a bit of a pain.

Quite simply one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The history, decor, staff, location, furnishings, luxurious but relaxed feel... even the weather was perfect! Well worth spending the money - check the hotel's website for the best rates.

Fabulous location to a varity of local establishments and shops. The first step in this Hotel was a greating by the Doorman and Front office staff. Check-in was a dream.

The first room assignment was the most intersting I have ever had , it was right off the Grand Staircase, a beautifully decorated room, nice bath and amenities but for a 6'2" man a little cramped.

As Starwwood upgraded landed a wounderful room on street level facing the shops next door, for me I like here the street noise, with easy access to the lobby, dinning room and bar.

I must say that when I brought friends over for a pre dinner cocktail, they concluded that the bartender was one of the top ten martini makers in the world. Service was professional, timely and courtious.

The continental breakfast was delicious and more than enough to start the day.

As I indicated, the proximity to a local lambrith of shops, restuarants, wine shops, and local libation providers was a real gift with this location.

My two night stay could have been a month to remember. Stay here and enjoy.

This is now one of my top favourite hotels. It was pure luxury. The staff could not have been more helpful and the room was heaven. We ordered room service and the food was delicious, also the pay per view movies were great; 30 euros for all the movies you could watch in 24 hours. Breakfast had a good range. Just wish we'd had time to sample the high tea.Can't wait to visit again.....