Built in 1841, this high-end hotel with a posh, modern interior is set a 6-minute walk from a metro stop and 3 km from the marble Victoria Memorial.

Contemporary, elegant rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and terraces with pool or garden views. Upgraded rooms add increased floor space and sitting areas; some have details such as bay windows and marble floors. Suites include living rooms. Room service is available.

Parking and breakfast are free. There are 5 restaurants, including a tea room and a classic pub. There's also an outdoor pool, and an extensive spa with a fitness room, a gym and a salon.