Behind the stunning 16th century exterior there lies a modern hotel with comfortable and well-equipped accommodation and a range of nine conference and banqueting rooms catering for up to 200 delegates.The hotel is popular with both business and leisure travellers as its central location places it within easy walking distances of the main business, shopping and tourist areas. The hotel offers 238 spacious and well-equipped bedrooms. All rooms offer 3 direct dial telephones, TV with pay movies, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, in-room safe, hairdryers, trouser press as well as iron and ironing board, work desk and internet access. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available and guests have access to a concierge service, 24 hour room service menu and laundry service. *** THE HOTEL IS UNDERGOING A BEDROOM REFURBISHMENT. AFFECTED AREAS HAVE BEEN BLOCKED OFF TO PREVENT NOISE THERE WILL BE NO DISRUPTION TO GUESTS. THIS IS DUE TO FINISH BY 31ST MAY 2005 ***