Live like royalty in this grand 1880 building with expansive gardens that was built as a guesthouse for the Prince of Wales (later King George V). Every room has its unique touches, including different handmade tiles, but all feature understated heritage luxury. The cheapest rooms ('superior' category) can be smaller than you'd hope.
Room prices veer around: you may strike a better offer than the mid-January rates given here. The hotel boasts a gorgeous outdoor pool with separate kids pool, the soothing Jiva Spa, and the excellent Silver Saloon restaurant. The spiffing Bada Bar, with its century-old, 4-tonne, Italian-slate snooker table, is a fine place for predinner drinks.
