Loved the beautifully maintained/restored Art Deco ambience of the lobby and public spaces. Reception staff were pleasant. One of them went the extra mile in helping us carry out baggage down a flight of stairs to the Uber pick up point at the back of the hotel. Vehicles cannot stop at the front of the hotel.
We were able to extend our checkout to 1pm for a reasonable charge
Our room was small, it was clean, the bed was comfortable with safe, tea/coffee tray, frig, desk, one chair, iron, and blackout drapes. The air-con was good, silent on low and with a ceiling fan we kept very cool.
There were no luggage stands. There is no light in the entrance which complicates setting up the safe which is at floor level in wardrobe.
Bathroom with walk-in shower is also small but functional. A grab bar in the shower would be a good improvement. One tiny bottle of hair shampoo/conditioner in a room for two people is inadequate.
The hotel is an easy walk to Asian eateries in Haymarket and to Central Station, light rail and buses.