For what it is, it's a good hotel, in a good location. The complimentary tea and coffee in reception was appreciated and the reception staff were helpful. The rooms are perfectly adequate as are the on suits shower rooms, but not overly spacious (if in a double, expect one of you to have to climb out of bed from the bottom). Clearly some elements are in needs of a bit of TLC and there is no sound proofing, but given the age of the building, that can be forgiven and wasn't really an issue. There is a bar literally next door that does a great breakfast and a bakery across the canal which is open earlier for coffee and pastries, they also do great sandwiches. The area itself is relatively quiet but still has plenty of shops and restaurants and everything is within reasonable walking distance. Would we stay there again? yes.