I had a booking in the Meredien hotel (one block from this one), and decided to also stay one night in this hotel. The contrast is huge. While the Meridien is a modern business hotel, this one is more 'authentic'. It is much smaller, and in a side street that does not look very safe at night (to be clear: I had no issues!). I booked the hotel via the IHG website, where was registered as a Voco hotel. It is, but the main name is ”St James”, which is a bit confusing. I had a room on the second floor, one that brings you back in time, but in a positive way. Staff is friendly and interact more direct with the customers. Breakfast was good, but there is no buffet. A bit annoying: the elevator is very slow, and when you take the stairs, you end at an exit door - there is no way to take the stairs to the lobby.