While the common areas are very grand, there were signs of deterioration in the broken stair railings and peeling paint. We found the Fireside Room to be oppressively dark and dreary, and the adjoining bath deteriorated--cobwebs and loose/missing tiles and wobbly toilet. Other rooms may be better. The weekend breakfast was good, but on weekdays, the breakfast is "serve-yourself cold cereal and bagels". We expected better.