You can pay your deposit with a personal check, but you should pay your final bill with travelers' checks, money orders or cash. A 10 percent service charge is added to your bill. In fact, in 1920 the Prince of Wales felt so comfortable that he apparently had lunch here. A 10-minute walk from Hamilton, Fordham Hall is ideal if you want easy access to the city's shops and restaurants. The guest lounge is huge.
Chairs are comfortable, and there are plenty of books plus cable television.
There is no smoking in the lounge or in the breakfast room, which gives you access to a fridge, ice maker, microwave and tea and coffee all day. Here you will enjoy continental breakfast as well as a clear view of Hamilton Harbour. You also may notice some hooks in the walls. The 12 guest rooms include one extremely large bedroom with a pull-out couch for an additional guest. Kids, by the way, are welcome.