Just wanted to add my very positive feelings about this hotel!
Stayed for 3 nights in August in a standard room on the 'new' side of the hotel.
Room was large and well decorated.
Service was good, although on my last day, I was given a late check out - when i returned my room key didnt work. It took 20 minutes and 3 phone calls to get anyone to attend!!!
Apart from that incident, this is a truly splendid hotel.