Description: This boutique hotel is very high on character. The three townhouses which form the hotel were built in the 18th century and effort has been made to preserve the 18th century feel, although, as the hotel is quick to point out, it has added the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing.The hotel is named after the writer William Hazlitt, who lived in one of the townhouses. Other rooms are named after other owners and residents. Each room has a great deal of charm. We had two rooms, the Duke of Portland and Major Roberts. They are among the least expensive rooms, £171 per night.The floors and doorways are uneven, but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms roomy with very new copper pipes bringing hot water to the old fashioned claw footed bathtub. One room had only a tub and no shower. Both rooms had windows which opened, something no longer found in new hotels. We found the rooms clean and reasonably roomy by European standards. The arrangement of the rooms within the hotel make them feel very private. We hardly saw any other guests during our 3 night stay except around the front door.The hotel is in Soho, which can be very lively at night. If noise bothers you, you may want a room which is not facing the street side. Our room at the back was very quiet, while the room facing Frith Street received noises from the bars and restaurants down the street.The hotel has no restaurant but it offers meals through room service which can be taken in the room or in the sitting room on the ground floor. There is a mini bar in the room but no tea or coffee making facilities. We found it very easy to pop out of the hotel in the morning and find nearby coffee shops.The staff were friendly and helpful with information.The location is very central to the theatre district. There are lots of restaurants and busy shopping streets surrounding the Soho area.If you love boutique hotels with character, this hotel cannot be beat.
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