Built as a coaching inn during the early 1800s, this traditional hotel offers modern amenities and facilities, such as a 24-hour reception and check-out service and room and laundry services. It has 56 rooms in total, spread across 5 floors. A lobby, hotel safe and conference facilities are also provided. The delightful Wallis Simpson Restaurant and Café Bar also provides a good choice for weddings. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

This city hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Halifax, opposite the railway station. Eureka Children's Museum and Calderdale Art Museum are both in the vicinity. Leeds Bradford International Airport is about 38 km away.