Title: Emerson Spice Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Emerson Spice Hotel Stone Town's seaside retreat blends historic charm and ocean views, with fresh seafood dining and attentive service for easy Zanzibar exploration. ![Room (Violetta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6ffa55e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room (Belle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/6f9ef85c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/295472b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Camille)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/2ce03cc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/08157cdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Emerson Spice Hotel in historic Stone Town offers continental breakfast and seafood at two restaurants. Relax in the garden or terrace after exploring. Staff arranges tours and handles laundry and luggage storage. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sep. 29 - Sep. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sep. 30 - Oct. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=31570310&PinnedHotelID=31570310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Room (Camille)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/04d744af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Camille) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Room (Violetta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/1da2db44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Violetta) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Room (Semele)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/687e6a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Semele) 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Design Twin Room (Mimi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/79c3ccf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Design Twin Room (Mimi) 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Deep soaking bathtub - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large Twin Beds ![Room (Belle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31570400/31570310/cf93b519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Belle) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Airport (ZNZ) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forodhani Park - ‬6 min walk - ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬6 min walk - ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zenji Cafe &. Boutique - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lukmaan - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel located in Stone Town Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Emerson Spice Hotel. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner along with seafood and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and beach towels - Outdoor furniture, secured bicycle storage, and luggage storage - A porter/bellhop and tour/ticket assistance - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries - Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5997600/5997509/6b4cbb7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Palace Hotel Stone Town - Breakfast included - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 146 reviews CA $198 CA $242 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=5997509&PinnedHotelID=5997509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32220000/32220000/32219918/8a5d6686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Zanzibar Coffee House Stone Town - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews CA $146 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Oct 1 - Oct 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=32219918&PinnedHotelID=32219918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5430000/5427400/5427360/63dc0073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maru Maru Hotel Stone Town - 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Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 255 reviews CA $573 CA $676 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=9854453&PinnedHotelID=9854453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge ### Restaurants on site - Rooftop restaurant - Secret Garden ### Things to do - Bicycle storage ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 5 floors - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Biodegradable coffee stirrers available - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Built in 1870 - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Designated smoking areas - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Traditional architecture - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Partially-open bathroom - Shampoo - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Electrical adapters - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between April 21 and May 20. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel Emerson Spice Hotel Zanzibar Town Emerson Spice Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Emerson Spice Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Emerson Spice Hotel? > As of Sept 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerson Spice Hotel on Sept 30, 2025 start from CA $149.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Zanzibar-Town-Hotels-Emerson-Spice-Hotel.h31570310.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Emerson Spice Hotel? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Emerson Spice Hotel? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Emerson Spice Hotel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Emerson Spice Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Emerson Spice Hotel located? > Located in Stone Town, this hotel is steps from Shakti Temple, Hamamni Persian Baths, and Christ Church Cathedral. Malindi Mosque and House of Wonders are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Emerson Spice Hotel Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Amenities ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.4 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 74 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niels Søndergaard Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities One of the most charming places we've ever stayed at. Antique, yet very clean and safe. Food was delicious, best we had on Zanzibar. Staff wonderful. Highest recommendation. ##### Niels Søndergaard Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piero Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Piero Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos! ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Everything amazing! Amazing, great people, great food, great hotel. Rooms are beautiful, comfy, clean! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### cécile Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Amenities Very delicate staff. Well situated in stone town Glorious breakfast. ##### cécile Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay in a place immersed in history. ##### Lena ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic place in heart of old Stonetown. Beautiful unique rooms, fantastic food in a rooftop restaurant with an an amazing view, and and a very helpful staff. ##### Janet Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really enjoyed my stay here at The Emerson Spice Hotel. The rooms are clean and decorated nicely keeping the old feel of this historic building. I liked the old fashioned door style of the Camile Room. Which doesn’t use keycards like most hotels. You use a huge big padlock 🔐 to secure the door. All the staff were very nice and friendly. The only thing you need to be aware of is there is no elevator. All stairs only, so be prepared to get some stair exercises during your stay. LOL! 😃 ##### Trina Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A wonderful hotel Lovely hotel Really good and friendly service Fabulous ambience Beautiful breakfast ##### Greg Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great ambience Great ambience, a special experience. Set menu dinner at the rooftop restaurant was good, breakfast as well. ##### Heidi Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcela A. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff are beyond friendly ##### Marcela A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing historic hotel Beautiful histric hotel in the heart of Stonetown. Lots od stairs and no elevator but the views are amazing! Great breakfast too! ##### Suzanne Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities An older building, filled with antiques. Incredible service. Thoroughly loved our stay. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heike Jan 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceptional This small hotel is in the middle of Stone Town, and it is beautiful. The staff are attentive, without being intrusive, the manager is so professional and knowledgeable, and the standard of comfort is of the highest order. Breakfast was served on the roof terrace and consisted of a wonderful selection of fruit followed by eggs and a pastry. We had the taster menu one evening, and it was exceptional. This is a very special hotel, and we had an unforgettable stay. ##### heike Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica Dec 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the character of the building. The details were tasteful and well designed. Such a unique place to stay! ##### Erica ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a fantastic experience staying here! The staff went above and beyond to accomodate our needs. They let us keep our luggage there before check in time with no extra charge, and they gave us a room upgrade to one of the best rooms (the Katherine Hepburn room), which was a really nice surprise. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. When we decided to have dinner in the Secret Garden Restaurant on a night when there was music, we complained that we had to pay extra for the music, and the manager was so kind. He didn't make us pay, and arranged for us to eat upstairs where it was quieter. We later realized that the music cost was explained in our welcome letter, so we appologized and paid for it the next day and the manager was so nice.The whole place was spotlessly clean, the bed was very comfortable and the room and the hotel were beautifully decorated. I loved the extra touches like the handmade scented soaps and the flowers in the room. We loved the balcony that was off of our room and asked if we could eat breakfast there instead of going downstairs. The servers forgot about us and we had to wait extra long for our food, but it was worth it! We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed staying at this hotel. We would definately stay here again and even though it's a little bit pricier than other hotels, it's totally worth it. We would highly recommend to others. ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From the moment we walked in, this place was fantastic! We were promptly greeted and we were being shown to our rooms within a few minutes. Our room (Camille) was great! We thoroughly enjoyed the windows and balconies and people watching the street below. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy. Dinner upstairs was wonderful...although the stairs were steep (but the views were lovely). The food was inventive and delicious and the service was top notch. Highly recommend. We also had food and drinks at the Secret Garden and that was also quite nice. I expected the included breakfast to be buffet style but was pleasantly surprised that it was a beautiful made to order breakfast with delicious coffee. Shuttle to the airport was quick and easy. Would definitely stay here again when in Stone Town. ##### Jamie Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was welcoming and friendly. The hotel was clean and elegant. The atmosphere was perfect but the call to prayer at 5:15 was a bit disturbing. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna Mar 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The house is spectacular…as is the service! It’s a “living museum” reminiscent of the bygone era of a Sultan’s exquisite existence. ##### Donna Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary Oct 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From a warm and professional welcome through to the art as if antiques in the room, Emerson Spice was a most positive and enjoyable experience. ##### Gary Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selvamuthu Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great service, elegant & clean rooms, friendly & professional staff. They made our stay extremely comfortable and pleasant. The roof top breakfast/dinner experience was magical which we had meals in both hotels. There is no elevator in both hotels - so, it's a big hike. Will definitely come again!!! ##### Selvamuthu Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anil Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities This hotel does not have elevator, not good for older people.The area is too crowded and loud, but if you are looking for antique hotel this might be for you. ##### Anil Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexa Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing Amazing. The best hotel experience I have ever had. I’ve traveled to 52 countries and stayed at many places. This is the best so far. I will be back. Amazing staff so kind . ##### Alexa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Nov 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It is a very nice old hotel which maintains the feel of past times. The only problem for me, as an old man with bad knees is having to climb more than 70 stairs to my room, the last part on very creaky stairs. The view is magnificent from the roof and the breakfast was excellent with a great variety of frutis ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kulendran Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The Emerson Spice Hotel used to be the Swahili Sultan's place. The rooms are beautifully appointed. Rustic furniture adds to the ambiance. My room was on the top floor which means 3 flights of stairs. The hotel is located on a narrow street. 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