You may trust the other reviewers! When the words 'faded grandeur' were used to describe this place I couldn't help but book it! What stories these walls could tell, what famous writers, royals or politicians have stayed here? Granted, it needs a thorough refurbishment, one that won't destroy the charm or authenticity of the original, but investment has yet to materialise...positives - location excellent, spacious rooms, functioning fridge, friendly staff and free breakfast. Limitations - mid 20th Century plumbing, drab Soviet era room interiors and bizarre discordant euro-pop music played in the grand (and nigh on deserted) breakfast room. The whole place gave me the vibe of the hotel from the movie The Shining, in other words, largely what I expect and more than I bargained for at £43/night. Please visit!
