While I do not doubt your observations (eventhough I have not seen the level of wear close to what you have described), a hotel does not feel "old" simply by zooming in on one or two isolated defects.

Maybe I have very low expectations but the carpets are generally in good conditions, the bathroom marbles still gleaming, the wallpapers intact etc etc Only area where I find some wear is the wooden floor at the dressing area outside the bathroom (for the suites).

As I have said before, if you find this hotel "old" you should try the Le Meridien Piccadilly