I would like to clarify my rating for the staff. For the most part, the staff was very polite and helpful. The one exception being the desk clerk on the evening of March 22. What started as a casual conversation took a sudden turn when the clerk declared he knew more about the United States than Americans. After allowing this comment to pass several times, I said that many Americans are well-informed about their own country. At this point, he began quizing me with questions about American history but not giving time to respond before asking the next question. He then said, "see I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and know more about America than you." He became so belligerent, that the bellhop took him by the arm and led him back to his desk. The bellhop returned and apologized profusely. We then had a cordial chat with the bellhop. In 39 years of international travel, I have never met a ruder or more aggressive hotel staff member. Therefore, I cannot recommend this hotel.