It had been a wedding. The decor and seating were excellent. The hall was pretty lovely and large. The buffet was on the first floor, which was also pretty wide and well-kept. Even though there was a large lift, an escalator would have been preferable because the throng would not have had to wait for the lift to transport them up and down. I'm not sure why many five-star hotels don't consider it. It was a pleasant experience.