I have been shown the main reception rooms, including a gymnasium and spa-pool on the sixth floor which is at the top and affords a splendid prospect of the city.
I am presently in the Cocktail Bar, which overlooks Waring Street and boasts a magnificent ceiling and opulent furnishings.
A gold-coloured Rolls-Royce Phantom is parked within feet of me.
Let'a hope the Phantom's driver doesn't scratch, on moving, the Duke's two wheeler which, we're sure, was his mode of transport all the way from Ballymissart.
ReplyDeleteI considered taking the two-seater which, on reflection, seemed ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThey have a car-park which is available at £15 per night, in cluding concierge services.
What's the occasion, Tim - don't you live in Belfast? I must confess we've stayed there also (CS Lewis room if I remember correctly); the cocktail bar is a port of call on evenings in The City.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
W.
It's rather a delicate matter, W. I was to be here with a precious lady friend and the booking had been made.
ReplyDeleteI have my friend to thank.
I can get plenty of material for the blog!
My oh my,how the other half live ;)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! His lordship doesn't make a habit of it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know the lady who was unable to make the Jazz special at the Merchant Hotel with you and she told me she was very sad not to have been able to go.
ReplyDeleteThe poor dear paid for her absence.
I know she has been going through a family crisis. Such is life these days Tim. Shit happens. It's how you deal with it that counts.