The 'Wicker'/A61 location should give you a good idea of what you can expect here. It's a formidable option for formidable working people or guests looking for a more refined place to kip after a boogie night trip down the legendary Arches night club. Either way, the Holiday Inn Royal Victoria is a solid performer in this mid-range to top-end market. It also might defy your expectations a little, as this particular hotel comprises a Grade II Listed building that has all the grace of Downton and all the modernity and swagger of Down Town. In fact, it's a right Royal stay in every sense. Let's take a peek:

• Splendid-looking heritage dwelling with spacious period ballroom and more bling than Beaverbrooks.
• 24-hour Esperanto Health Suite with a well-managed multi-gym and dance studio. Equipment includes, rowers, bikes, cross-trainers, treadmills, assorted presses, ab-rollers, pec-machine and free weights.
• 4-star dining in the lush, Regency-style, 'Cunningham's Restaurant', open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (an above average menu that features fancier fare like 'Ballotine of Quail', 'Fillet of Seabass' and 'Pumpkin Canneloni' although they also do 'sides' of chips.

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