Service: Crisp, efficient and excellent. From the moment I walked in the door I was treated with nothing less than punctiliousness and efficiency by every member of staff. There was none of the slouching, relaxed, 'let's have a bit of a chat' mentality that is so evident elsewherein Pakistan. This staff has been well-trained by someone who knows the business.

Decor: The decor is 4-star anonymous. Marble vestibules, tasteful prints, carpeted corridors. Signs of wear in some areas, such as brass door knobs losing their enamel etc.

Cleanliness in the rooms is fine, the public areas can be grubby.

Rooms: Large, warm, welcoming. Great bathrooms - green marble and white ceramic - the showers have good hot water and pressure. Some signs of wear in the rooms. FREE internet access, by cable, supplied in the room. This last feature was a godsend and unusual in Pakistan.

Location: It's right in the Liberty Plaza shopping area and a short taxi ride from most places of interest such as the old town, the Daewoo express bus terminal, the Pearl Continental hotel etc.

Rates: With a little negotiation, you should be able to get a rate of about half the published rates of 9,000 rupees. I stayed there for 5,500 rupees (6,800 after taxes - be careful of taxes) and I'm sure I could have negotiated a much better rate if I hadn't walked in off the street looking tired and desperate.