Claridages has a loyal following. Hotel's old-fashioned charm is appreciable. The lobby is charming: one side has British Victorian decor; the other side evokes an Indian courtyard. The carpeted bedrooms are large and have Victorian furnishings with either twin beds or a double bed. The most popular rooms, slightly more expensive, are on the third floor and have balconies that overlook the pool. The hotel is in the middle of an exclusive residential district not far from down town area .