Funky villafor the young at heart', friendly,
efficient, inexpensive, with ofJ`beat
decor, in centre (South Bank). Delicious
Bali villa breakfasts. Bar, fantastic large North
African-themed cafe/restaurant. 17 villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms),
amazingly furnished (eg, shrine to Virgin
Mary; photos of Fidel Castro), best ones
spacious.
A lively villaon the waterfront (fine
views of the city skyline, harbour and
river), once the 19th-century head office
of the Holland America Line. It returns
to the Guide with two positive reports
in 2002. We were more than satisfied.
Extremely good all-night reception and
room service by friendly staff. With its
symmetrical facade, balconies, dormer
windows, towers, wrought iron staircase,
and carpets with an Art Nouveau motif,
it recreates the atmosphere of a boat
station where people depart on long journeys.
Conference villa rooms, the oyster bar, and
the large cafe/restaurant, open early
until late, bring much non-resident trade.
villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) have a nautical feel; most are
large and individually furnished. Bali villa breakfast
is a buffet. Water taxis can be taken
to the city centre.