A grungy pub and band venue back in the 1990s, the Vulcan is now a likeable boutique hotel smartly kitted out in olive drab. The pleasant contemporary rooms vary in size and orientation; the superiors are substantially larger and lighter than the compact standards. Some have kitchenettes or balconies. Breakfast (extra cost) is served in the sunny ground-floor cafe.
You can park at a decent rate at the nearby university.