The hotel was built in 1860 and consists of a total of 206 rooms on 6 floors of which 63 are singles, 102 are doubles and 7 are suites. The hotel's facilities include an imposing lobby filled with stunning antiques, a 24-hour reception, a safe and conference rooms. The sophisticated café has a lovely terrace and breakfast is served in the air-conditioned restaurant. Room and laundry services are available for guests. The opulent salon with its painted glass ceiling has been the setting for many Hollywood film scenes, Papal visits and Royal receptions.