weezie333
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This hotel is in a fabulous location within walking distance of a beautiful marina and lots of shops, not to mention all the bistros with outdoor seating. A metro station or two are nearby. The staff is quite friendly and most helpful. The walk from the taxi drop-off is very short and on a pedestrian-only street.||I had asked for a room on the Essence floor not beneath the restaurant with terrace located on the 6th floor after reading other reviews that reported lots of noise from chairs scraping the floors. I also read that Room 501, while a great corner room with a great view, was particularly problematic. So I was surprised when the staff (who admitted they read my specifications) placed me in this very room.||When I questioned this choice, the staff informed me that the other rooms on the 5th floor are worse wrt noise from above. So it turns out, they did honor my request. But this was an admission that they are well aware of the noise level for these rooms. It would be helpful if this was listed on their website.||While the amenities for the Essence floor (5th) were a nice touch, they don't amount to more than what is provided at the included breakfast (which I opted for and was a nice option). The snack stations are located right outside the doors of other rooms and offer donuts, nuts, popcorn, packaged cookies, coffee, yogurt, soft drinks, and a few other items. If noise level is your concern, I'm not sure the snacks are worth it to stay on the Essence floor.