The elevator is broken and apparently the hotel does not plan to repair it. So, if you are not able or willing to climb stairs to third or fourth floor rooms, this hotel is not for you. If your balance is not excellent, you may also find the charming clawfoot climb-in tub showers hazardous.
The staff worked very hard to fix room assignments of a couple of guests at check in -- so don't count on whatever your confirmation email said or even a telephone confirmation. I did inquire in advance about an elevator and was not told it is out of service.
Finally, this is a magnificent historic hotel with, sad to say, signs of neglect everywhere.