All in all a very good place to stay. This place is hard to categorize, so I'm confused about my expectations. In some ways it's like a hostel: the kitchen, the informality of staff, self-service laundry facilities, integrated bar and lounge. But in some ways it's more like a hotel: it's prettier (*love* the woodwork), and cleaner, quieter and more private than other hostels I've used. Bathrobe in the room! Nice little shampoo-etc bottles. As everyone says, the location can't be beat. The gym was nice (though very small).