The Royal Hotel is a boutique property housed in a traditional building with a strikingly renovated interior, which is both elegant and subtle, using neutral tones combined with the building’s natural skeleton. The lobby area is fairly small and accessible via a lift on the second floor. Also decorated in a chic, understated style, the 64 guestrooms feature 100% Egyptian percale cotton bed linen, over-sized goose down pillows, air-conditioning, triple-glazing, plasma or LCD TVs with CD and DVD player, laptop, safe and fluffy bathrobes. The en suite bathrooms are clad in natural limestone. “The Lounge” serves classic martinis and is prized by guests for its peaceful atmosphere. In the mornings, Continental and cooked breakfast is served casually on sofas and banquette seating, accompanied by smooth chilled out music.