funky urban location
Stayed for three nights with my wife on a city break (part of a larger holiday). I liked the location, being in Mount Vernon, which is more 'genuine' than the faceless tourist traps of the Inner harbour. Here you are part of a local community and there are some nice restaurants within a stone's throw. (Check out City Cafe and Marie Louise Bistro - both excellent). The room was large and comfortable, the bed HUGE. Though the breakfast was only continental, it was wholly adequate. There is a nice little area out back in the pedestrianised street with tables belonging to the hotel where you can take your breakfast (just step outside the fire door). Tip - We bought a bottle of wine and enjoyed it sitting out there in the warm evening. Nice local wine shop just round the corner on North Charles and Read. Glasses from the breakfast cupboard where breakfast is served (with permission of reception of course!). This is a great little place; smart and sophisticated.