Magnolia Mansion

The shower was nice and the bed was comfortable. They also let us check in early. The location was convenient to the train station.

The room was located on the bottom floor. There was only one window, and it did not have a view of the courtyard and did not let much light in. We also ran out of hot water while taking a normal shower. There was no clock in the room. There were no end tables close to the bed. The receptionist was not friendly and scolded us for parking in the courtyard rather than simply asking us to move our car. The assistant who showed us our room was very nice and helpful.

Bed was very comfortable - brilliant sleep! Toiletries good, fair quality towels. Tram stop very close by so great for getting central. The rooms in the main building had the advantage of opening out onto beautiful reception areas.

Kitchen rubbish had been left under the sink - we informed housekeeping about this and they rectified it immediately although the bin never resurfaced during our 3-night stay. Hot water was erratic. We were in a 'Courtyard' room - the title being more grand than the reality. Goodness knows how far the hot water had to travel but we must have wasted gallons trying to get a shower. Parking on the street is available but on our last morning some idiot parked too close and made it difficult for us to drive away. I did leave him a note on his battered vehicle! Given the size of the external features of the property I think the owner is selfish in not providing parking permits for his guests. We were told at check in that the breakfast (for which we had paid upfront) had been withdrawn. Thanks a bunch for that.