The Hotel is widely known for its friendly welcome, simple charm, calm atmosphere and attentive staff. The hotel was built in 1901 in the eclectic Neo-Renaissance style according to the project of Vienna architects Fellner and Helmer. It is considered to be an architectural monument of Lviv. Situated in the very central part of the city, the hotel overlooks the monument of famous polish poet Adam Mickiewicz. It is within walking distance to the Opera House and City Hall square called Market place with its numerous historical buildings and architectural monuments.