We stayed here two or three times before but it is not as good as it used to be. There was no fire in the fireplace but one artificial log was there. However the glass on the fireplace was opaque with soot and needed cleaning. I think we were the only guests and they placed us on the 3rd floor. There is no elevator and no one around to help with the bags. We did not see anyone until the morning. The shower was very small and had little water pressure. The toilet needed to be flushed twice to clear feces. In the past, the breakfast was great with fruit, pastries, and the main meal. Today, the scones (or cookies?) were old, hard, and not very good. The pancakes, French toast, and bacon were good. The walkway was not shoveled before check-in and still not shoveled in the morning. The furnishings are marred and many need refinishing or replacement. In general, it is a very cool old building but it needs significant attention to make it attractive again.