I do not know when it was built or refurbished but it felt like it was just opened last week. Everything was well designed, nothing felt awkward throughout our 3 nights stay. The only thing missing is a cupboard or at least a bigger clothes rack to hang jackets and wet towels (for those of us that doesn't like to use hotel towels). The rack provided was a portable one about an arm's length width and that's it.
The sink is in the room instead of inside the bathroom, which I have no problem with. The toilet bowl came with one of those famous Japanese TOTO seats that is kept warm and washes your rear as well. These things are addictive!! The best part is, strong water pressure in the shower with stable water temperature. Now that is the gold standard which I judge all hotels with after cleanliness (which is rarely a problem). Another common hotel design problem that is avoided here is wet floor after a shower from inadequate shower screen seal. Well done. Apart from towels, I do normally travel with my own toiletries as the ones provided by the hotels are normally inferior to the supermarket stuff that I use. However, I did try the branded shampoo and body wash provided (L'Occitane) and I am happy to report that they do feel luxurious.
The bed itself has one of those powered mechanism that could raise the head and/or foot of the bed at the touch of a button. Now this is a first for me and i can imagine how useful the can be to older folks (add the smart toilet seats and acce