Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The hotel was built in 1951 as a guesthouse for a textile manufacturer's clients. Since then, it
has hosted the Dalai Lama, Prince Edward of England, the Queen of the Netherlands and the
music legend, Bob Dylan. It was completely refurbished in the 1990s and was brought up to
modern hotel standards.
The interior is reminiscent of an elaborate palace with polished stone, stained glass, tile work
and baroque design. The 73 elegant European-style rooms feature large living spaces, antique
furniture and warm accent colors. Rooms also have large en-suite bathrooms, double glazed
windows, and local and satellite TV.
The hotel's amenities include breakfast, safe deposit boxes inside each of the rooms, baby
sitting services, children's facilities, concierge, banquet halls, a doctor on call, dry cleaning, a
gift shop, internet access including WiFi, laundry service, elevator, non-smoking rooms, and
24-hour room service.
