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The staff were wonderful, the room was beautiful, and the location was fantastic. I really wanted to love this hotel. Unfortunately, two issues made for a difficult stay. The noise was severe. Despite being listed as soundproof, our junior suite on the 10th floor was incredibly loud. We’ve stayed in many major cities (and lived in some). But have not experienced this level of disruption from sirens, car alarms, horns, and blasting music from passersby all night. The blackout curtains are thin and don't reach the floor, offering little sound buffering. This is a far cry from the double-glazed windows and heavy drapes you'd expect from a hotel marketing itself as soundproof. The motion-sensor system controlling all lights and HVAC was also a safety concern. If you're still for too long (say, soaking in the bathtub), the entire room goes pitch black. Even the bathroom night light turns off on a timer. We asked the staff to disable this, and they said they did, but the problem persisted. For the price of a 5-star hotel, these issues brought the experience down to a 3-star stay. It's a shame, because so much else was genuinely excellent. We’d return, but only if these issues are addressed.

Was a little noisy but I think that was just my unit. Facilities were top notch!

Beautiful rooms at an amazing location. Parking is terribly expensive though, and breakfast is not included. There is no mini fridge, so good luck saving leftovers to reduce expenses. There is also no swimming pool which I found weird for a place this elegant. Their main restaurant does not have good breakfast. Go for dinner or lunch and you will be very happy. But don't bother with breakfast, it's just a bunch of cheese and grease and it's unpleasant.